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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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
Alternatively, you can add the ingredients to a medium bowl and beat with an electric mixer or wire whisk for about 1 minute.
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.
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.
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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.
Check out our strawberry pancakes for an equally delicious summer pancake.
Tips for Success
- 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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Lemon Blueberry Pancakes
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
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and lemon zest. Set aside.
- 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.
- Pour wet ingredients into dry and stir until combined. Do not over mix.Set batter aside and allow to rest for 5-10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, spray a griddle or large flat-bottomed skillet with cooking spray or add about 1 tablespoon of butter. Heat over medium heat.
- Ladle ¼ cup of batter onto cooking surface. Repeat until there is no more room on the cooking surface.
- Scatter blueberries over the surface of uncooked sides of pancakes.
- Cook until bubbles form and pop on the surface of the pancakes, about 4-5 minutes.
- Use a non-stick wide spatula, or spray spatula with cooking spray and swiftly turn pancakes over. Cook for another 4-5 minutes.
- Remove pancakes to a plate and repeat with remaining batter.
Notes
- 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!
Nutrition
Let me tell you the lemon & blueberry flavor really make this taste good.
Followed your directions and my pancakes came out perfect. Just the right amount combination of flavor & density 🙂
I loved the consistency of the batter…not too thick and not too thin. It was also airy and fluffy for a buttermilk pancake.
I forgot to buy the lemons so I substituted with 2 tablespoons of lemon extract and 1 tablespoon of pure vanilla. It came out delicious!!
I’ll have to try the real lemon next time.
I am so happy to hear you enjoyed the pancakes, Tenisha! Thanks for the feedback!
I made this recipe because I am a BIG fan of lemons and blueberries, I thought it would be convenient to make because we had a lemon tree. The batter was too thin! I continually added more flour to it, other than that, it was really good!
Hi Olivia,
I’m happy to hear that you enjoyed the pancakes other than the batter being thin. Sometimes the way the flour is measured can make a big difference. Did you spoon the flour into a dry measuring cup and level it off?
I am in already with the ebook shared ..
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 🙂
Lemon and blueberry is a winning combination, isn’t it? I’m so glad you enjoyed these pancakes!