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Colorful pancakes served on a plate, showcasing a bright and appealing breakfast dish.

Mood-Lifting Pancakes

These vibrant, fluffy pancakes are filled with fresh berries and can brighten up any breakfast plate, offering comfort and joy in every bite.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 8 pancakes
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour Regular all-purpose flour is recommended.
  • 2 tbsp sugar (granulated or cane)
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp fine salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 1 ¼ cups buttermilk (or milk + 1 tbsp lemon juice) Regular milk can be used with lemon juice to create a faux-buttermilk.
  • 1 large egg
  • 3 tbsp melted unsalted butter Plus more for the pan.
  • 1 ½ tsp vanilla extract
Add-ins
  • 1 cup mixed berries, fresh or frozen Could include blueberries, raspberries, and sliced strawberries.
  • 1 ripe banana thinly sliced Optional, but adds great flavor.
  • Extra fruit for topping
  • Real maple syrup Not the squeeze-bottle 'breakfast syrup'.
  • A dollop of Greek yogurt or whipped cream Optional for serving.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your griddle or pan over medium heat.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt to break up any clumps.
  3. In a measuring cup, whisk together buttermilk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla until smooth. Ensure melted butter is not too hot.
  4. Pour wet ingredients into dry and stir gently until just combined. Lumps are okay; fold in berries softly.
  5. Let the batter rest for 5–10 minutes.
Cooking
  1. Lightly butter the pan. Scoop about ¼ cup batter per pancake.
  2. If using banana slices, gently press them into the batter right after pouring.
  3. Cook until bubbles form on top and edges look set, about 2–3 minutes, then flip and cook another 1–2 minutes.
  4. Keep pancakes warm in a 200°F oven while finishing the batch.
Serving
  1. Serve pancakes stacked with more berries, a dollop of cream, and a generous pour of maple syrup. Enjoy immediately!

Notes

For best results, manage your heat carefully to avoid burning the pancakes. Enjoy the process and serve with love!