Description
A delightful twist on traditional pancakes, these Maple Bacon Pancake Bites combine sweet and savory flavors, making for a perfect breakfast treat.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup buttermilk
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 strips bacon
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup, plus extra for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a 12-cup mini muffin tin or insert paper liners.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook bacon strips until crisp. Drain on paper towels and chop into small pieces.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, gently whisk buttermilk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract until well blended.
- Add the wet mixture to dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing for a tender texture.
- Fold in half of the chopped bacon pieces into the batter.
- Spoon the batter evenly into the prepared muffin tin, using approximately one heaping tablespoon per cup.
- Distribute the remaining chopped bacon over each portion.
- Bake for 15–18 minutes, or until pancake bites are golden and a toothpick inserted into the center emerges clean.
- Allow to cool slightly, then drizzle each bite with maple syrup and serve warm with extra syrup available.
Notes
- For an extra flavor boost, consider adding chopped nuts or chocolate chips to the batter.
- You can also substitute turkey bacon for a healthier option.
- These pancake bites can be made ahead of time and reheated for a quick breakfast.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pancake bite
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg