Description
Pancake Poppers are fun, bite-sized pockets of fluffy pancake batter filled with sweet or savory ingredients. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert, they are easy to make, portable, customizable, and kid-friendly. This recipe guide includes versatile filling ideas and practical tips to create delicious pancake poppers that add excitement to any meal or occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour blend for gluten-free option)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 tablespoons sugar
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup milk (use plant-based milk for vegan option)
- 1 large egg (or vegan egg substitute)
- 2 tablespoons melted butter (or oil for vegan option)
Fillings (choose any)
- Mini chocolate chips
- Nutella or melted chocolate
- Fresh berries (blueberries, raspberries, strawberries)
- Cooked bacon bits and shredded cheese
- Mashed bananas, peanut butter or honey
Instructions
- Prepare Your Batter: Start by mixing all the dry ingredients — flour, baking powder, and sugar — in a bowl. In a separate bowl, whisk together the wet ingredients — milk, eggs, and melted butter. Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients, stirring gently until the batter is smooth and lump-free, forming the fluffy base.
- Heat Your Pan or Poppers Maker: Preheat a non-stick pan or an electric pancake poppers maker over medium heat. Lightly grease the surface with butter or oil to prevent sticking and to get a golden-brown exterior on the poppers.
- Fill and Cook: Pour about a tablespoon of batter onto the pan, add your chosen filling in the center, then cover with a little more batter to seal the filling inside. Cook the poppers for about 2-3 minutes per side on medium heat, flipping carefully until they are golden and cooked through.
- Serve Warm: Transfer the cooked pancake poppers to a plate and let them cool slightly. They are best served warm and fresh. Repeat the filling and cooking process with the remaining batter and fillings.
Notes
- Use a tablespoon or small scoop to portion the batter evenly for consistent popper size.
- Avoid overfilling to prevent batter spills and messy flipping.
- Keep the batter thick to help contain the fillings and keep poppers fluffy.
- Cook on medium heat for even cooking without burning.
- Fresh eggs and quality milk enhance flavor noticeably.
- Using a squeeze bottle for batter helps in shaping uniform poppers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 poppers
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Pancake Poppers, Breakfast Snacks, Bite-sized Pancakes, Sweet and Savory Pancakes, Gluten Free Pancakes, Kid-friendly Breakfast
