Blueberry Pancakes

These light and fluffy Blueberry Pancakes are bursting with flavor!  This pancake recipe is perfect for your breakfast or brunch and will become your go to weekend breakfast recipe!

This recipe for Blueberry Pancakes is one that my husband makes for us.  He is the pancake maker in our house!  I make them once in a while, but I will admit his are better.  Pancakes and waffles are his thing for breakfasts in our house. 

We also have an amazing homemade waffle recipe that we make often on the weekends!  You can eat them plain or top them with syrup, whipped cream, fresh fruit and even chocolate chips.  

We like to go blueberry picking in the summer.  We usually pick a lot so we use them in blueberry muffins, pancakes and pies.  When we go berry picking we usually freeze some berries too so we can use them all year round.

Can I use frozen blueberries in the pancakes? 

Yes, you can use frozen berries in the pancakes.  If you do use frozen berries, I would thaw them out first and then make sure they are completely dry.  Once frozen, there can be extra moisture in the berries which can affect how the pancakes turn out.  

These Blueberry Pancakes are too good to make only during blueberry season so making them with berries you have in your freezer works!

You can buy frozen blueberries in the store, but there is something about locally grown berries.  So if you have the chance to go blueberry picking or buy them from a local farmer, I would stock up on those berries!

How to freeze blueberries:

If you want to use fresh blueberries for oatmeal, smoothies and baking for over the cooler months when they are not in season, it is best to freeze them following these directions.

Place the blueberries in a colander and rinse them with slightly warm water. 

Place them on paper towels or a towel to dry.  They need to be completely dry before you freeze them.

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.  Place the fully dried berries onto the covered baking sheet.  Leave a little space in between each of the berries so they don’t stick to each other.

Place them in your freezer for at least 4 hours.  Once they are completely frozen, place them into freezer safe bags or containers.  They can be kept in the freezer for up to one year.

Tip:  Label your bags with the date so you know when you placed them in there.  Even thought we think we will remember, chances are in a few months, we will forget!

How to make Blueberry Pancakes:

Cook time depends on what size you make them.  We usually make them about three inches in diameter. 

Wash your blueberries by rinsing them with lukewarm water.  Place them on a paper towel to dry.  

Preheat your skillet to medium heat (350 degrees).

In a medium sized bowl, beat the eggs.  Add in the milk, vanilla and oil.  Whisk the ingredients together until they are combined.

Add the flour, baking powder, salt and sugar.  Gently mix the ingredients together with a large spoon or spatula.

Gently fold in the blueberries.  

Using a spoon, drop the batter on the heated skillet.  Make the pancakes the size you prefer.  We usually make ours about a three inch circle.  

Flip the pancakes with your spatula once the bottoms are slightly browned.  You can use your spatula to lift the side of the pancake up a little to peak to see if they are getting browned.  

Cook each side about two to three minutes.  

Serve the pancakes with syrup.  If you like butter, add some small slices to the top of your pancakes.  You can also add some extra blueberries over the top!

Can pancakes be frozen?  Yes, pancakes can be frozen for up to three months.  Place the cooled pancakes in a single layer on a baking sheet with parchment paper. Leave them in the freezer for 6 hours or until completely frozen.  Then place them into a freezer safe bag or container.  

By freezing them this way, they will not stick together. Reheat them in the microwave at 20 second increments until they are warm enough for you.

How to flip a pancake:

Once the pancake is starting to bubble, use your spatula to slightly lift the edge of the pancake.  If the bottom is starting to brown it it time to flip them.

Slide the spatula under the pancake as close to the center as you can get it.

Quickly flip the pancake over. 

Recipe Tips:

Make sure your blueberries are dry before adding them into the pancake mix so that you don’t add water to the mix.

Gently fold in the blueberries so that they do not get squished and loose their shape.  

When you see small bubbles start to pop, flip the pancake.  That is a great way to tell when it is time to flip them!

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Blueberry Pancakes

These Blueberry Pancakes are bursting with flavor. They are so delicious and easy to make they will become a weekend favorite to make!

Course Breakfast

Cuisine American

Keyword pancake recipe, easy pancake recipe, blueberry pancakes

Prep Time 20 minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes

Total Time 40 minutes

Servings 4 servings

Author Jeannie Z

Ingredients

• 2 cups flour
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 2 tablespoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 eggs
• 1 3/4 cups milk
• 4 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoons vanilla
• 1 ½ cups fresh blueberries

Instructions

1. Heat the skillet to medium heat (350 degrees).
2. Beat eggs in a medium sized bowl. Add in milk, vanilla and oil. Whisk together ingredients.
3. Add flour, baking powder, salt and sugar. Mix well. Gently fold in the blueberries.
4. Using a spoon, drop batter on heated skillet to make about a three inch circle for each pancake (or what size you want to make them).
5. Flip pancakes over once they are slightly browned. Cook each side about two to three minutes.
6. Serve warm with syrup. Top with additional blueberries, optional.

Recipe Notes

Recipe Tips:

Make sure your blueberries are dry before adding them into the pancake mix so that you don't add water to the mix.

Gently fold in the blueberries so that they do not get squished and loose their shape.  

When you see small bubbles start to pop, flip the pancake.  That is a great way to tell when it is time to flip them!

 

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Update Note: This recipe was originally posted earlier in 2016, but was published again in 2019 to include step by step directions and new photos.