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!
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
General 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.