Name: Lemon Blueberry Pancakes
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: 2 small lemons (Zested and juiced. They should yield about 1 tablespoon of zest and 2 tablespoons of juice.); 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 tablespoon baking powder (Double acting); 1 teaspoon baking soda; ½ teaspoon salt; 2 cups buttermilk; 2 large eggs (Room temp.); 2 tablespoons butter (Unsalted. Melted and cooled.); 2 tablespoons honey; 1½ cup blueberries

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These lemon blueberry pancakes are light, airy and loaded up with delectable lemon and blueberry flavor. A triumphant mix for your breakfast or brunch table!

Stack of lemon blueberry pancakes on a white plate topped with whipped cream, maple syrup and blueberries

These lemon blueberry pancakes are heaven on earth, and that is no overstatement. They are ultra light and fluffy and taste fantastic. The lemon flavor comes through loud and clear and pairs extremely well with the fresh blueberries. Like our orange pancakes, the bright citrus flavor screams spring and summer.

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Reasons to Love This Recipe
🍋 Ingredients
📝 Instructions
🥣 Equipment
😀 Variations
💡 Tips
🫐 Topping and Syrup Suggestions
🥞 Related Recipes
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💬 Comments

Reasons to Love This Recipe

It's easy. You literally add everything to a non-reactive saucepan and cook on the stovetop for a few minutes.
It's simple in that it uses only 3 ingredients.
It's quick. Fifteen minutes max is all you need to make this delicious, fruity compote.
It's versatile. As mentioned above, this compote will take you from breakfast to dessert.
It can be made ahead. You can easily make this ahead and store it as instructed below.
It makes enough to share with a hungry crowd. This recipe makes two cups, easily enough to please a crowd. It's great for Mother's Day, holidays, and and other special occasions like Valentine's Day.

🍋 Ingredients

2 small lemons. Zested and juiced. They should yield about 1 tablespoon of zest and 2 tablespoons of juice. Please see our lime scones post for more detailed information about zesting citrus.
2 cups all-purpose flour.
1 tablespoon baking powder. Double acting. This is one of the reasons these pancakes are so light.
1 teaspoon baking soda. The baking soda reacts with the buttermilk and lemon juice to help make these pancakes super light.
½ teaspoon salt. Enhances flavor.
2 cups buttermilk. Buttermilk is an acidic ingredient that reacts with the baking soda to help give these pancakes their rise.
2 large eggs. Room temperature is best, but the recipe will still work with cold eggs straight out of the refrigerator.
2 tablespoons butter. Unsalted. Melted and cooled.
2 tablespoons honey. Sweetener that also adds unique flavor.
1½ cup blueberries. Fresh or frozen. Thaw first if using frozen.

📝 Instructions

Overhead view of dry ingredients in a glass bowl — **Step 1.** In a large bowl, combine together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and lemon zest. Set aside.

Overhead view of wet ingredients in a blender — **Step 2.** Add buttermilk, eggs, butter, honey and lemon juice to a blender and blend for about 1 minute.
Alternatively, you can add the ingredients to a medium bowl and beat with an electric mixer or wire whisk for about 1 minute.

Wet ingredients being poured into dry ingredients — **Step 3.** Pour wet ingredients into dry and stir until combined. Do not over mix.

Overhead view of pancake batter in a glass bowl — Set batter aside and allow to rest for 5-10 minutes.

Step 4. Meanwhile, spray a griddle or large flat-bottomed skillet with cooking spray or add about 1 tablespoon of butter. Heat over medium heat.

Step 5. Ladle ¼ cup of batter onto cooking surface. Repeat until there is no more room on the cooking surface.

Pancakes topped with blueberries cooking on a griddle — **Step 6.** Scatter blueberries over the surface of uncooked sides of pancakes.

Step 7. Cook until bubbles form and pop on the surface of the pancakes, about 4-5 minutes.

Step 8. Use a non-stick wide spatula, or spray spatula with cooking spray and swiftly turn pancakes over. Cook for another 4-5 minutes.

Step 9. Remove pancakes to a plate and repeat with remaining batter.

Stack of lemon blueberry pancakes topped with whipped cream and blueberries on a white plate

Looking for more information about making pancakes? Visit our complete guide for making homemade pancakes from scratch, including detailed ingredient information, step-by-step instructions and more!

🥣 Equipment

Large bowl. For combining the dry ingredients and holding the batter.
Blender. I like to use a blender to mix the wet ingredients. If you don't have a blender, you can use a medium bowl and electric mixer or wire whisk to mix the wet ingredients.
Medium bowl. This is for mixing the wet ingredients. You don't need to use the medium bowl if using a blender.
Griddle. I usually use our Chefman griddle for pancakes. A flat-bottomed skillet will work as well. It just won't hold as many pancakes at a time.
Large skillet. Use a skillet if you don't have a griddle.
Wide non-stick spatula. Used for turning the pancakes. A wide non-stick spatula is best. If you don't have a non-stick spatula, you can spray the spatula with cooking spray before turning the pancakes.

😀 Variations

Lemon Yogurt Pancakes. Substitute plain Greek yogurt for the buttermilk in a ratio of 1:1. Omit the blueberries.
Blueberry Yogurt Pancakes. Substitute plain Greek yogurt for the buttermilk 1:1. Omit the lemon zest and juice.
Lemon Buttermilk Pancakes. Omit the blueberries.
Lemon Poppy Seed Pancakes. Stir 1 tablespoon of poppy seeds into the batter. Omit the blueberries.
Lemon Raspberry Pancakes. Substitute raspberries for the blueberries.
Blueberry Chocolate Chip Pancakes. Use 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips and sprinkle on top of pancakes along with the blueberries.

Stack of blueberry pancakes topped with blueberries on a white plate

💡 Tips

To store leftovers, place a square of wax paper between pancakes, then seal the stack in a freezer bag. They will keep in the freezer for up to 2 months. Reheat in the toaster or microwave.
Don't make the pancakes too large. They should not be more than 4.5-5 inches in diameter. If they're larger than that, they will be difficult to flip.
The perfect pancake flip is an acquired skill. To make things easier, start with a wide non-stick spatula. If you don't have a non-stick spatula, cooking spray is your friend. Spray the spatula before flipping the pancake. A wide spatula is a must. In one swift motion, slide the spatula under the pancake and quickly turn it back onto the griddle. It takes practice, but you will master the perfect pancake flip in no time!

🫐 Topping and Syrup Suggestions

Toasted chopped nuts, like almonds, walnuts or pecans.
Toasted sunflower or pumpkin seeds.
Homemade blueberry syrup.
Homemade raspberry syrup.
Homemade mixed berry syrup.
Strawberry compote.

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Comments

Preston says
March 30, 2021 at 7:37 am
As a fan of blueberries & lemons
I just had to try this recipe.
It’s a really good pancake recipe!
Fantastic flavor in in every bite.
Easy to make.
This is one of the best I have ever tried 🙂
- Sandra says
  March 30, 2021 at 4:01 pm
  Lemon and blueberry is a winning combination, isn't it? I'm so glad you enjoyed these pancakes!
Larry Prater says
March 31, 2021 at 7:56 pm
I am in already with the ebook shared ..

Lemon Blueberry Pancakes