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Make Fluffy Blueberry Pancakes for an easy breakfast recipe! Thanks to my sponsor, Almond Breeze, these pancakes are super fluffy using my favorite almondmilk.

Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or snack, make these fluffy pancakes with any filling. Blueberries make them perfect for breakfast!

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stack of blubbery pancakes on white plate

You can stop what you’re doing because I have your next breakfast recipe ready to go! These Fluffy Blueberry Pancakes were a huge hit in my house, as pancakes usually are.

Pancakes are a rarity in my house, not because we don’t love them, but because I’m rarely awake enough in the morning to make them. I’m not a human until I’ve had a couple cups of coffee and by then, my kid is out the door. But…sometimes I want to do something special and make pancakes, usually on a Sunday morning.

Here’s the other dirty little secret about my normal pancakes: I usually make pancakes from a mix, but I enjoy pancakes from scratch so much better. Recently I decided that, if I’m going to take the time to make pancakes for my family, I’m going to make them homemade!

This fluffy pancake recipe is the result of that decision. This recipe will turn out perfectly delicious fluffy pancakes every time, and you can leave them plain or add anything you like. We especially love chocolate chips or sprinkles in pancakes, but sometimes only blueberry pancakes will do.

Have you ever wondered how to make fluffy pancakes? There are a few tricks to it, but they’re really easy. These fluffy pancakes are made without milk or buttermilk, but include a secret ingredient…

stack of blueberry pancakes on white plate with almond breeze container

That’s right – these pancakes are made with my favorite Almond Breeze almondmilk: Almond Breeze almondmilk Cashew Unsweetened Original. That’s a mouthful to say but, seriously, this is my favorite almondmilk to date. I have two that are regularly in my fridge: the coconut blend and this one. It’s SO creamy and good (and it has less calories than the Original Almond Breeze Unsweetened almondmilk!)

I think the creaminess of the almondmilk is the perfect addition to this fluffy pancake recipe. It also makes the pancakes dairy-free! So, how do I get them light and fluffy without using buttermilk or something like that? A few tricks:

  1. A combination of baking powder and baking soda. Baking powder makes them light and fluffy, while baking soda is only activated using an acid. Once activated, bubbles are created which helps keep the pancakes light…which leads me to #2.
  2. Lemon Juice. Have you ever wondered why pancake recipes that call for milk use baking powder and those that call for buttermilk use baking soda? It’s because baking soda needs an acid to activate it, hence buttermilk (the sour in the buttermilk is an acid that can activate the baking soda).

But wait, you say. You didn’t use buttermilk, you used a non-acid non-dairy milk. That’s right, which is why I add lemon juice to my batter. You don’t taste the lemon, it’s just there to activate the baking soda. (You can also use white vinegar.) Combined, the baking soda, baking powder, and lemon juice create a super fluffy pancake recipe!

Fluffy Blueberry Pancakes are light and fluffy and full of blueberries. Fill them with whatever you want, your family will love this easy recipe!

fluffy blueberry pancakes on white plate

Let’s refresh how to make the perfect fluffy blueberry pancakes:

  1. Use a combination of baking soda and baking powder.
  2. Use lemon juice or vinegar to activate the baking soda.
  3. Use Almond Breeze almondmilk Cashew Unsweetened Original for an extra creamy flavor without using milk.
  4. Cook these as soon as you whip up the batter. The baking soda reacts immediately with the lemon juice and creates bubbles that you want in your pancakes. Don’t let the batter sit too long or these bubbles will go away causing a flatter pancake.

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stacked pancakes with blueberries baked in and covered in syrup.

Fluffy Blueberry Pancakes Recipe

4.29 from 7 votes
Make Fluffy Blueberry Pancakes for an easy breakfast recipe! These pancakes are super fluffy and soft and filled with blueberries.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Yield 8 pancakes
Serving Size 1 /4 recipe

Ingredients
 

  • 1 cup (124g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons (25g) granulated sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice (or white vinegar)
  • 1 cup milk (any kind, regular or nondairy)
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) vegetable oil
  • ½-1 cup fresh or frozen thawed blueberries

Instructions

  • Note on blueberries: if using frozen, make sure they are thawed and well rinsed and drained before making pancakes.
  • Preheat griddle 350°F or heat frying pan over medium heat until a fleck of water “dances” in the pan.
  • Whisk flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, and baking soda. Add egg, lemon juice, almondmilk, and oil. Whisk until combined (batter may be slightly lumpy).
  • Pour pancakes of desired size on griddle or pan. Place some blueberries on top of each pancake.
  • Cook pancakes immediately, flipping halfway, on griddle or in pan greased with cooking spray. Serve warm with syrup.

Recipe Video

Recipe Notes

  • You know the pan is ready for your pancakes when a fleck of water “dances” in the pan.
  • If you are using frozen blueberries, make sure the thaw them and dry them before going into the batter. The water from the ice can water down the pancakes if not dried.
  • You know a pancake is ready to be flipped when the top bubbles. They are done when they become a golden brown color.
  • You can make pancakes with other fruit or mix-ins too: strawberries, raspberries, bananas, blackberries, or chocolate chips!
  • To make ahead: Cool pancakes in a single layer on a baking sheet covered with paper towels. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator or freezer.
  • Freeze cooled pancakes between paper towels or parchment paper in an airtight container so you can grab single pancakes.
  • Cold or frozen pancakes can be reheated in the microwave or in a toaster.

Recipe Nutrition

Serving: 1/4 recipe | Calories: 246kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 47mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 11g
Nutritional information not guaranteed to be accurate
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American

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If you love using Almond Breeze, try Chocolate French Toast Casserole!

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Make egg muffins to go along with the pancakes!

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Last Updated on February 2, 2023



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9 Comments

  1. So I just made these blueberry pancakes & they are yummy. Very moist, smelled great & I have enough for tomorrow morning.
    So I substituted strawberry yogurt for the almond/c milk I also put the lemon juice in & lots of fresh blueberries from Chile(thank you Chile). These bad boys were very thick but I left them that way & just spread them out in the skillet & gave them time. Well done Dorothy…We will have these again.
    I still have a couple of cups of fresh blueberries….The lemon/blueberry bread is next….Happy Weekend Everyone

  2. I did make them but sorry to say I did not use the almond milk. I substituted buttermilk. I find that almond milk to sweet to my taste. My son will have to try to make it with almond milk if he desires.

  3. We make pancakes every Sunday and my kids love adding blueberries! I need to try this recipe next weekend!