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    Blueberry Lemon Pancakes

    August 16, 2010 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 27 Comments

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    Blueberry Lemon Pancakes

    Breakfast for dinner…a smart way to reduce your grocery budget…simply incorporate 1 of these meals into your weekly meal plan and be on your way to spending less!

    Making pancakes from scratch has been something I have done for many years!  I had lots of fun coming up with (and tasting) a bunch of different pancakes for my Breakfast and Lunch Cookbook.  This is not a recipe in the cookbook, but will give you a sense of the pancake recipe goodness that awaits you in the next book!!!

    Here’s the trick. And you must do it this way.

    Toss some blueberries, fresh or frozen, with some lemon juice…then sift some powdered sugar over the top before folding them into the batter!!!

    Gives plain old blueberry pancakes an extra burst of lemony sweetness!

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    Blueberry Lemon Pancakes

    The perfect fruit and citrus combination in your pancakes!
    Prep Time10 minutes
    Cook Time15 minutes
    Servings - 6 servings

    Ingredients 

    • 2 eggs
    • 1/3 cup oil
    • 2 1/4 cups milk
    • 1/2 cup sugar
    • 2 cups flour
    • 2 Tbsp baking powder
    • 1 tsp salt
    • 2 cups blueberries
    • 2 Tbsp lemon juice
    • 2 Tbsp powdered sugar

    Instructions

    • In a mixing bowl, whisk the eggs, oil, milk and sugar.
    • Stir in the flour, baking powder and salt. Whisk until batter is smooth.
    • In another small bowl, toss the blueberries with the lemon juice and then add the powdered sugar. Toss gently.
    • Carefully fold the coated blueberries into the pancake batter.
    • Heat griddle or skillet over medium high heat. Spray well with non-stick cooking spray. Cook the pancakes for 2-3 minutes per side. Repeat until all batter is used.
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    Filed Under: Batch Cooking, Bread Recipes, Breakfast Recipes, Budget Friendly Recipes, Freezer Recipes and Freezer Meal Plans, Fresh Fruit Recipes

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    Comments

    1. Kara says

      August 16, 2010 at 6:38 pm

      This is a fabulous idea. I’ll have to try it next time I make blueberry pancakes. I love lemon and blueberry together!

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    2. Nicola says

      August 16, 2010 at 6:41 pm

      YUM! I just made a big batch of blueberry pancakes today. I wish I had read this first.

      About how many does this recipe yield?
      Nicola

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      • Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom says

        August 16, 2010 at 8:45 pm

        @Nicola,

        Will add that…I knew I forgot something! Made 20 1/4 cup pancakes! 🙂

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    3. Karen Han says

      August 16, 2010 at 6:42 pm

      i love blue berry pancakes! I’ll have to have hubby make some special for me. 😛

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    4. Robin says

      August 16, 2010 at 6:58 pm

      The pancakes look awesome! Happy 2nd Blog Birthday!

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    5. Katie says

      August 16, 2010 at 7:03 pm

      YUM! These sound like they are bursting with flavor! Cannot wait to make them!

      Reply
    6. Megan says

      August 16, 2010 at 7:10 pm

      Lime and blueberry are a great combo, too! Lime adds a nice surprising zing.

      Reply
    7. angie says

      August 16, 2010 at 7:21 pm

      these look so yummy and refreshing for summer bet the flavor was great

      Reply
    8. Christina says

      August 16, 2010 at 7:30 pm

      I have a question I love to make blueberry pancakes but the batter never really cooks around the blueberries very well. Any suggestions.
      Oh and I have found this recipe as well for pancakes. It is IHOP’s recipe.
      1 ¼ cup all purpose flour
      1 egg
      1 ½ cups butter milk
      ¼ cup sugar
      1 heaping tsp baking powder
      1 tsp baking soda
      ¼ cup oil
      pinch of salt.

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      • Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom says

        August 16, 2010 at 8:47 pm

        @Christina,

        I have noticed the same thing…I cook them over a little lower heat than normal…maybe 285-290 on my electric griddle and let them cook a little longer. Lower heat won’t turn them brown…and longer will get that pesky batter right around the blueberries. Also, I press them down a few times with my spatula after I flip them. 🙂

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    9. Debbi Does Dinner Healthy says

      August 16, 2010 at 9:14 pm

      I think I am going to make these for the kids tomorrow night. They LOVE pancakes! LOVE the lemon juice tip, thanks!!!

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    10. Kathryn says

      August 16, 2010 at 9:24 pm

      Sounds delicious! I am going to try this some time.

      Thanks for sharing this with us!

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    11. Sarah (Frontier Kitchen) says

      August 16, 2010 at 9:39 pm

      I love breakfast for dinner. Even if it wasn’t so cheap I would probably have to do it weekly. 🙂

      Reply
    12. Julie R. says

      August 17, 2010 at 7:52 am

      Wow, these look awesome! I need to start doing breakfast for dinner again.

      Reply
    13. Sarah, The Healthy Home Economist says

      August 17, 2010 at 12:07 pm

      It’s pretty hard to be frugal when labels at the store tell you one thing when they mean another. My blog post tells you how to tell if the meat you are buying at the store is truly antibiotic free or not.

      Reply
    14. Angie Atchley says

      August 17, 2010 at 12:46 pm

      Thanks Erin!
      I made some baked french toast! Good old brown sugar is what makes this sweet!

      Reply
    15. Queen of the House says

      August 17, 2010 at 7:55 pm

      I LOVE blueberry pancakes! Have never heard of adding a little lemon juice like that, but I am totally wanting to try it next time! Thanks! 🙂

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    16. Sugar & Spice Frugal Advice says

      August 17, 2010 at 10:57 pm

      My kids love pancakes! Can’t wait to try this recipe!

      Reply
    17. Ginger says

      August 18, 2010 at 8:09 am

      Thanks for posting! I had forgotten how good the blueberry lemon combo is…… will definitely have to give ’em a try 🙂

      Reply
    18. Cat Berner says

      August 18, 2010 at 12:10 pm

      I love breakfast for dinner too! I often turn to pancakes, omelets or something similar for dinner when I’m stumped for ideas or in a hurry. Doesn’t hurt that breakfast foods are usually very economical.

      Reply
    19. Stephany says

      August 28, 2010 at 7:26 am

      I just made these this morning for my family . . . I’ve never seen my kids eat pancakes so fast – plus they totally forgot to ask for syrup!!!! That there’s a good recipe when you don’t need extra sugar to give it taste!! Awesome!

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    20. Rebecca says

      September 6, 2010 at 4:00 pm

      Thanks for the recipe. I made these for brunch at church yesterday and they were YUMMY! I loved how the lemon stuck with the blueberries. Just like you said- Mr. Burst of Lemony Sweetness. 🙂

      Reply
    21. karen says

      September 12, 2010 at 10:28 am

      I have the dried kind, will those work?

      Reply
    22. Kristi Bell says

      August 12, 2016 at 11:20 am

      I made these yesterday! The flavor is great and my family loved them. The kids just ate them and didn’t even think to use syrup. Thanks, Erin! Btw, my Aldi has blueberries for .89 a pint. It’s time to stock up!!!

      Reply

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