These Maple Bacon Pancake Bites are a great breakfast treat! These bite-sized treats are ideal for breakfast, brunch, or as a delightful snack since they mix the traditional flavors of pancakes, crispy bacon, and sweet maple syrup.
📋 Ingredients:
- 🥓 8 slices of bacon
- 🥞 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 🥄 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 🌿 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 🌿 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 🧂 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 🥛 1 cup buttermilk
- 🥚 2 large eggs
- 🍁 1/4 cup maple syrup (plus more for serving)
- 🧈 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled
- 🌿 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
📝 Directions:
1️⃣ Cook the Bacon: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Arrange the bacon slices on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until crispy. Remove from the oven and transfer the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Once cooled, crumble the bacon into small pieces.
2️⃣ Preheat the Mini Muffin Pan: Reduce the oven temperature to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a mini muffin pan with cooking spray or butter.
3️⃣ Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
4️⃣ Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, eggs, maple syrup, melted butter, and vanilla extract until well combined.
5️⃣ Combine Ingredients: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix. Gently fold in the crumbled bacon pieces.
6️⃣ Fill the Muffin Pan: Spoon the batter into the prepared mini muffin pan, filling each cup about 3/4 full.
7️⃣ Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the pancake bites are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8️⃣ Serve: Allow the pancake bites to cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack. Serve warm with additional maple syrup for dipping.
Preparation time: 20 minutes
Cooking Time: 12 minutes
Total Time: 32 minutes
Servings: 24 pancake bites
Calories: 100 kcal per pancake bite
💡 Notes:
- For a fun twist, you can add a small piece of cooked sausage or a berry in the center of each pancake bite before baking.
- These pancake bites can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated in the microwave.
- Serve them with a side of scrambled eggs or fresh fruit for a complete breakfast.