Easy Lemon Blueberry Pancakes

These Lemon Blueberry Pancakes are light and fluffy with just the right amount of citrus zest and sweet berries! Serve with blueberry compote.

Here’s a breakfast that’s best to make Saturday mornings even more special: Lemon Blueberry Pancakes! These are a treat: tender and soft, they have just the right amount of citrus zest! Topping them with a sweet and tangy blueberry compote and that’s all you can do not to scream. Wow! on the first bite (we have). This recipe was inspired by a blueberry crop we picked in Michigan, and it tastes just as good as it looks. You can also use frozen berries if you don’t have fresh supplies. Here’s what to do!

ingredients for the better Lemon and Blueberry Pancakes

This Lemon Blueberry Pancakes recipe is based on our Fluffy Greek Yogurt Pancakes. After all, who needs buttermilk! We always have Greek yoghurt in the fridge, so prefer buttermilk. Greek yogurt pancakes turn out just as flavorful and creamy! There’s enough lemon to stand out with a tangy citrus note. What you need for these pancakes:

• all purpose flour: You can also use half and half all-purpose flour and whole wheat flour : You may need a little extra milk
• baking powder, sugar and salt
• egg
• milk
• greek yogurt
• lemon juice and zest
• neutral oil such as grape seed oil, organic rapeseed oil or organic vegetable oil
• blueberries: fresh or frozen

Want more with lemon? Try these 15 zesty lemon recipes.

How to add berries to pancakes: the secret!

Here’s the biggest mistake people make with blueberry pancakes: They add the blueberries to the pancake batter. What is wrong with that? Well, there’s a better way to add berries to pancakes. How do you add berries to pancakes?

• Pour the batter onto the plancha Then Place the blueberries on top of each pancake. Why?
• This allows for an even distribution of the blueberries! Put the berries in the batter itself and it results in lumpy pancakes and uneven distribution. You will thank us later.

Use fresh or frozen berries: you don’t even have to thaw them

Do you have plenty of fresh blueberries for these Lemon Blueberry Pancakes? Perfect! Fresh berries are our favorite for blueberry pancakes. But guess what? Frozen food is just as good!

Here’s a question: Do you need to thaw frozen blueberries for pancakes? Good news: no! Frozen berries do not need to be thawed as they thaw as part of the cooking process. Thawing blueberries can be a messy job, and once thawed, they can get purple streaks in baked goods and pancakes. So just put them in frozen: it works like a charm!

Variations on Lemon Blueberry Pancakes

Want a vegan twist on this Lemon Blueberry Pancakes recipe? Here’s what to do to make it plant-based:

• Replace milk AND Greek yogurt with almond milk. Use 1 cup total of almond milk, then add a few more dashes to reach a pourable consistency.
• Use a flax egg for the egg. A flaxseed egg is simply flaxseed and water combined into a gel used in vegan cooking. It acts as a binder like a real egg.

Or go to Vegan Blueberry Pancakes and add 2 tbsp lemon juice and 2 tsp lemon zest.

Lemon Blueberry Pancake Topping Ideas

These Lemon Blueberry Pancakes are stunning! Of all our pancake recipes, this is one of our favorites because it’s unique and fresh. Intensify them by topping them with even more incredible flavors. Here are some of our favorite topping ideas:

• maple syrup: The easiest base topping is maple syrup: and it’s that good.
• Compote (highly recommended!): This blueberry compote we made specifically for these pancakes! It’s lightly sweetened with maple syrup and full of berry flavor.
• Sauce: Or try this blueberry sauce: it’s even sweeter and thicker!
• nut butter: Nut butter is great for pancakes as it makes for a hearty breakfast with the addition of plant-based protein. Try almond butter, cashew butter, pecan butter, or peanut butter
• Roasted Nuts: These add a great crunch! Try toasted almonds, toasted pecans, or toasted walnuts.
• whipped cream: If you like decadent pancakes, top them with homemade whipped cream.
• Sweetened Greek Yogurt: For a healthier twist, mix a little maple syrup with Greek yogurt for a creamy topping.

This Lemon Blueberry Pancakes recipe is…

Vegetarian. See section notes above for information on vegan, plant-based, and dairy-free products. For a gluten free pancake go to Gluten Free Pancakes.

More pancake recipes

do you like pancakes We have many ideas for you! Here are some of our favourites:

• Greek Yogurt Pancakes Light, fluffy and full of flavor! No need for buttermilk.
• Cottage Cheese Pancakes or Lemon Ricotta Pancakes These amazing high protein pancakes taste like french toast!
• Go-To Banana Pancakes Super convenient and totally classic!
• The fluffy almond flour pancakes are wonderfully light: an absolute pleasure.
• The best gluten free oatmeal pancakes and they taste like vanilla cake!
• Sour Cream Pancakes The perfect pancake: ultra moist, slightly spicy and so delicious!
• Apple Cinnamon Pancakes or Applesauce Pancakes Deliciously healthy with pleasant spices.
• Peanut Butter Pancakes Fill up on nut butter with these delicious flapjacks.
• Go-To Vegan Pancakes or Pancakes Without Eggs Easy, amazing flavor and no eggs required.
• Buttermilk Blueberry Pancakes The easiest, fluffiest, flavoriest and most tender pancakes.
• Pancakes with oatmeal and bananas Made in the blender with oatmeal and bananas: no flour! Gluten free and delicious.
• Carrot Cake Pancakes Moist and flavorful, a healthy version that’s just sweet enough!