MINI PURPLE BLAST AIR FRYER PANCAKES
Pancakes are a classic breakfast food for a reason and a sure-fire breakfast staple in our household. They’re delicious, easy to make, and can be customized to your liking. But traditional pancakes can be high in sugar and unhealthy fats. That’s where these Mini Purple Blast Air Fryer Pancakes come in!
These pancakes are made with whole wheat pancake mix and crushed blueberries to give them a beautiful, natural purple color and a fun flavor. They’re also cooked in the air fryer, which means they’re lower in fat and calories than traditional pancakes.
These pancakes are perfect for a healthy and kid-friendly breakfast. They’re also a great way to get your kids to eat their fruits and vegetables.
These healthy pancakes are made with whole wheat pancake mix, blueberries, and are cooked in the air fryer. Whole wheat pancake mix is a good source of fiber and complex carbohydrates. Blueberries are a good source of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Cooking the pancakes in the air fryer reduces the amount of fat and calories, and let’s be real, it’s just easier!
These pancakes are also kid-friendly because they are delicious, fun to make, and can be customized to your child’s liking. Kids will love getting to work with their hands to make the bright purple color and of course, enjoy the fun flavor of these pancakes. They will also love helping you make them and decorating them with their favorite toppings.
Here are a few of my favorite breakfast ideas for serving these Mini Purple Blast Air Fryer Pancakes:
– Serve the pancakes with a side of fresh fruit and yogurt.
– Make a pancake sandwich with a fried egg and cheese.
– Top the pancakes with a mini scoop of your favorite ice cream for a sweet treat.
– Serve the pancakes with a side of maple syrup and bacon.
– Make a pancake sundae with pancakes, whipped cream, chocolate chips, and fruit.
No matter how you serve them, these Mini Purple Blast Air Fryer Pancakes are a delicious and healthy way to start your little one’s day!
Mini Purple Blast Air Fryer Pancakes
Equipment
- Mini Muffin tin or small ramekins (depending on what fits in your air fryer)
- Food Processor
- Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 2/3 cup whole wheat pancake mix or your preferred mix
- 1 cup milk of your choice
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup yogurt or melted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup grated zucchini
- 1/2 cup frozen blueberries keep the juice
- 1/2 tbsp sugar
Instructions
- Combine the blueberries and sugar in a bowl and set aside for a few minutes while the rest is prepared.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the pancake mix, milk, egg, and vanilla extract.
- Blend the zucchini with the yogurt in the food processor.
- Fold the zucchini mixture into the pancake batter.
- Get the kids using their hands and crush those blueberries!
- Once totally smooshed or to your kid’s liking, gently fold into the pancake batter. Mix it in slightly to keep a marbled effect or mix completely to make purple pancakes.
- Let your air fryer run at 350 for ~5 mins to preheat. Grease your muffin tin or ramekins.
- Pour 1/8 cup or 2 tbsp of batter into each muffin cup of your tin. Cook for ~5 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve with your favorite toppings, such as maple syrup, butter, fresh fruit, or whipped cream.
Notes
- For extra fluffy pancakes, let the batter rest for 5-10 minutes before cooking.
- To make the pancakes ahead of time, cook them as usual and then let them cool completely. Store the pancakes in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To reheat, simply warm them in a toaster or oven.
- To make a vegan version of these pancakes, use plant-based milk and butter. You can also substitute a flax egg for the chicken egg. To make a flax egg, simply mix 1 tablespoon of ground flaxseed with 3 tablespoons of water and let it sit for 5 minutes before using.
- Let your kids help you make the pancakes! They can help measure the ingredients, whisk the batter, and fold in the zucchini and blueberries.
- Serve the pancakes with fun toppings that your kids will love, such as chocolate chips, sprinkles, or whipped cream.
- Let your kids eat the pancakes with their hands! This is a fun and messy way to enjoy pancakes, and it's perfect for toddlers and young children.
