5 from 27 votes
Fluffy Earl Grey Pancakes
Fluffy Earl Grey Pancakes infuse classic pancake batter with brewed Earl Grey tea and lemon zest, creating a subtly fragrant, tender stack. The combination of yogurt, baking soda, and powder ensures lightness, while vanilla adds depth. Fresh blueberries served alongside provide a fresh contrast, making these pancakes a gentle, nuanced breakfast treat.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
221 kcal
Course:
Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 125 ml milk hot, whole
- 2 earl grey tea or 2 tablespoon loose leaf tea, tea bags
- 1 egg large
- 1 tablespoon butter + extra for greasing the pan, melted, or vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 65 ml PLAIN yogurt
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 30 g granulated sugar
- 130 g all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
For serving:
- 1 C blueberries fresh
Instructions
- In a mug, add the scalding hot milk along with the 2 Earl Grey tea bags and leave it to steep for 5-10 minutes, and let cool a little. Remove the tea bags / or tea leaves.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the egg, melted butter, vanilla extract, lemon zest, and yogurt.
- Add in the granulated sugar and give it a whisk.
- Sift in the all-purpose flour, baking powder and baking soda.
- Pour in the cooled Earl Grey milk and fold with a spatula to incorporate the mixture. Be careful not to overmix.
- Preheat a griddle (or large frying pan) over medium heat.
- Add about 1 teaspoon of butter or vegetable oil to the griddle.
- Scoop about ¼ C of pancake batter and dollop it onto the griddle. (Depending on how large your frying pan or griddle is, you may be able to fit on a few more pancakes).
- Cook for 1-2 minutes, until bubbles start to appear on the surface.
- Flip with a spatula and cook for another 1-2 minutes.
- Repeat with the remainder of the batter.
- Serve warm with butter, maple syrup, and fresh blueberries.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
221kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
35g
(12%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Trans Fat
1g
(50%)
Cholesterol
54mg
(18%)
Sodium
255mg
(11%)
Potassium
121mg
(3%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
10g
(20%)
Vitamin A
216IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
99mg
(10%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 221
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 221kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 35g | 12% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 54mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 255mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 121mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 216IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 99mg | 10% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.