Description
A delightful twist on traditional pancakes, these Easy Maple Bacon Pancake Bites combine fluffy pancake batter with crispy bacon for a savory-sweet breakfast treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (or whole wheat flour for a healthier option)
- 2 tablespoons sugar (reduce to 1 tablespoon for less sweetness)
- 2 teaspoons baking powder (for fluffiness)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (to enhance flavor)
- 1 cup milk (substitute with almond or oat milk if dairy-free)
- 1 large egg (for binding)
- 2 tablespoons melted butter (adds richness)
- 4 slices of bacon, cooked and crumbled (can use turkey bacon for a lighter option)
- Maple syrup (for drizzling)
Instructions
- Prepare the Batter: In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. In another bowl, whisk together milk, egg, and melted butter. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
- Add the Bacon: Fold in the crumbled bacon, ensuring even distribution throughout the batter.
- Preheat the Pan: Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and lightly grease it.
- Cook the Pancake Bites: Drop tablespoon-sized portions of batter onto the skillet. Cook for 2-3 minutes until bubbles form, then flip and cook for another 2 minutes until golden brown.
- Serve: Remove from the skillet and serve warm, drizzled with maple syrup.
Notes
- Whole wheat or gluten-free flour can be substituted for all-purpose flour.
- Buttermilk can be used for added tanginess.
- Smoked turkey or plant-based bacon alternatives can be used instead of regular bacon.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 pancakes
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 45mg