Breakfast is said to be the most important meal of the day. Yet, due to busy schedules, it often becomes the most repetitive and boring meal of the day. Pancakes are a favorite breakfast dish, but if eaten on a daily basis, even the biggest pancake lover would get tired of them. I have a solution for that!
If you have kids, then you know that they can be especially difficult to please when it comes to what they eat. How about making something that your kids will eat without complaining?
In fact, I bet they will ask you for a second helping! I have just the recipe for you to try: pancake cake pops! With the word 'cake' in the title, it's sure to excite your kids. It's even more of a twist on the classic pancake than my pancake bread recipe.
This recipe uses pantry staples, while offering a new twist on traditional pancakes. The blueberry and citrus combination are a winning pair of flavors. Another recipe I use this combination in is my blueberry mojito mocktail.
Keep in mind that this recipe does require the use of a cake pop maker, which is a relatively new kitchen gadget. Once you use one though, you will likely be hooked. When you own one of these new gizmos, the possibilities in your kitchen will be endless.
Once baked, these cake pops resemble mini doughnut holes, which is another bonus for you if you're trying to feed picky eaters! This recipe could be tweaked to omit the fruit if you desire, and instead sprinkle cinnamon, powdered sugar, or both, on top.
While it's likely that these will all be gobbled up in record time, if you happen to have leftovers, store them in an airtight container in the fridge to be enjoyed another day. When you are ready to enjoy them again, pop them in the oven for a few minutes to heat through.
Pair this with a side of bacon, and you have yourself a delicious, effortless breakfast. While this cake pop recipe calls for blueberries, feel free to change it up by adding a different kind of fruit. Raspberries and chopped strawberries are good alternatives.
You could even try peaches or nectarines, cut into cubes. How many different possibilities can you envision?
📋Recipe
Pancake Cake Pops
Ingredients
- 1 ¼ cups flour
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- Pinch of salt
- ¾ cup almond milk
- 2 tablespoons butter - melted
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon ricotta cheese
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- ½ cup fresh blueberries
- maple syrup - to serve
Instructions
- Mix all dry ingredients in a bowl.
- Mix all wet ingredients and lemon zest in a separate bowl.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients, and mix until smooth. Fold in the blueberries. Lightly oil the cake pop maker cavities and plug the unit in to preheat.
- Pour the batter into a piping bag and fill the cake pop maker holes (fill them about 1 mm from the top). Alternatively, you can use a teaspoon to fill the holes with the batter.
- Close the lid. Bake for 4 minutes or until golden brown.
- Carefully remove the pancake pops and unplug the maker to let it cool. Serve with maple syrup.
Equipment
Notes
- If you happen to have leftovers, store them in an airtight container in the fridge to be enjoyed up to a week.
- They can also be frozen for up to 2 months. I recommend using a freezer bag.
- When you are ready to enjoy them again, pop them in the oven or microwave for a few minutes to heat through or serve them cold.
Nutrition
Nutrition information on In the Kitch is provided as a courtesy and is an estimate only. It may not include toppings and/or sauces.
Frances Clark says
I have a cake pop mold that goes in the oven. What temp can I put them in at and for how long?
Joss Dyckson says
Hi Frances, I actually have a tutorial for how to use a mold for baking cake pops. I bake them in the oven at 350°F for about 20 minutes (you can insert a toothpick to check if your mold has holes) and then I let them sit for another 5 minutes before opening up the mold. Hope that helps!
cupofme says
That seems like a really fun formula! and awwh, the cake is so delightful.
Joss D says
Thank you!