Lemon Zest Poppy Seed Pancakes

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Fluffy pancakes with bright lemon zest and a hint of poppy seeds, served with fresh berries. This American-inspired breakfast recipe, ready in about 22 minutes, layers all-purpose flour, baking powder, 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 12 min Serves 4 American cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Whisk 1.5 cups all-purpose flour, 1.5 tsp baking powder, 2 tbsp sugar, 1 tbsp lemon zest, and 1 tbsp poppy seeds in a large bowl until combined.
  2. Step 2: In a separate bowl, whisk 1 cup milk, 1 beaten egg, and 2 tbsp melted unsalted butter until smooth.
  3. Step 3: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined—do not overmix. Let rest for 5 minutes.
  4. Step 4: Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Pour 1/4 cup batter per pancake, cooking for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown and bubbles form on the surface.

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