Blueberry Vanilla Pancakes with Maple Butter Drizzle

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-08 · Updated 2026-07-08

Fluffy pancakes studded with fresh blueberries and a hint of vanilla, topped with a warm maple butter drizzle for a comforting breakfast. This American-inspired breakfast recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 25 minutes, layers all-purpose flour, baking powder, granulated sugar into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 2 tbsp granulated sugar
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 1/4 cups milk
• 1 large egg
• 3 tbsp, melted unsalted butter
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup fresh blueberries
• 2 tbsp, softened for drizzle unsalted butter
• 1/4 cup pure maple syrup

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large bowl, whisk together 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 tsp baking powder, 2 tbsp granulated sugar, and 1/2 tsp salt until evenly combined.
2. Step 2: In a separate bowl, beat 1 large egg with 1 1/4 cups milk, 3 tbsp melted unsalted butter, and 1 tsp vanilla extract until smooth.
3. Step 3: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined; do not overmix. Fold in 1 cup fresh blueberries carefully.
4. Step 4: Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease with butter or oil. Pour 1/4 cup batter per pancake and cook for 2-3 minutes until bubbles form on the surface and edges look set. Flip and cook for another 2 minutes until golden and cooked through.
5. Step 5: For the maple butter drizzle, combine 2 tbsp softened unsalted butter and 1/4 cup pure maple syrup in a small bowl and stir until smooth.
6. Step 6: Serve pancakes stacked with generous drizzle of maple butter sauce poured over the top.