Lemon Poppy Seed Pancakes

Name: Lemon Poppy Seed Pancakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1/4 cup whole wheat flour; 1/3 cup sugar; 1 1/2 tsp baking powder; 1/2 tsp baking soda; 1/4 tsp salt; 1/3 cup buttermilk; 3/4 cup Greek yogurt; lemon; 1/4 cup lemon juice; 3 Tbsp butter; 1 egg; 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract; 1/3 cup poppy seeds

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Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings
6 servings
Calories
254 kcal
Course
Breakfast
Cuisine
American

Lemon Poppy Seed Pancakes

Julie Valencia

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Lemon Poppy Seed Pancakes blend all-purpose and whole wheat flours with Greek yogurt, lemon zest and juice, and poppy seeds for a bright, tangy pancake with a tender crumb. The combination of baking powder and soda provides lift, while melted butter and vanilla enhance flavor. These pancakes cook on a lightly greased griddle to a golden brown. The lemon juice and yogurt contribute moistness and subtle acidity, complementing the slight crunch of poppy seeds for a distinctive texture.

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Lemon Poppy Seed Pancakes combine dry ingredients including flours, sugar, baking powder and soda, and salt with wet ingredients like buttermilk, Greek yogurt, lemon zest and juice, melted butter, egg, and vanilla extract. The wet mix is gently folded into the dry, preserving fluffiness and a tender pancake structure. Poppy seeds add small bursts of texture throughout. Cooking on a lightly greased griddle until golden creates a pancake with crisp edges and tender interior.

The lemon zest and fresh lemon juice bring a fresh citrus brightness balanced by the richness of Greek yogurt and melted butter. These pancakes serve as a flavorful breakfast option with natural tang and mild sweetness. Maple syrup is a suggested accompaniment, enhancing but not overpowering the vibrant lemon flavor.

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Ingredients

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dry ingredients

3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup whole wheat flour
1/3 cup sugar
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt

wet ingredients

1/3 cup buttermilk low fat
3/4 cup Greek yogurt or sour cream
lemon zest of two
1/4 cup lemon juice about 2 lemons, fresh
3 Tbsp butter melted
1 egg
1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1/3 cup poppy seeds

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Whisk together the dry ingredients.
In a separate bowl, blend the wet ingredients together and fold in the poppy seeds.
Add the wet to the dry and mix just until combined, don't over mix, you want your pancakes to be fluffy! Lumps are fine.
Cook on a lightly greased griddle until lightly golden on both sides.
Serve hot with maple syrup.

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Calories 254kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 34.18g (11%) Protein 6.35g (13%) Fat 11.11g (17%) Saturated Fat 4.95g (25%) Sodium 310.98mg (13%) Fiber 3.07g (12%) Sugar 14.41g (29%)