Maple Bacon Pancake Bites (Printable Version)

Tender bites with sweet maple and crisp bacon deliver a perfect morning treat.

# Everything You’ll Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
02 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
03 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
04 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
05 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

→ Wet Ingredients

06 - 3/4 cup buttermilk
07 - 1 large egg
08 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
09 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Add-ins

10 - 4 strips bacon
11 - 1/4 cup pure maple syrup, plus extra for serving

# Steps to Cook:

01 - Preheat the oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a 12-cup mini muffin tin or line with paper liners.
02 - Cook bacon strips in a skillet over medium heat until crisp. Drain on paper towels and chop into small pieces.
03 - In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until evenly combined.
04 - In a separate bowl, whisk buttermilk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract until fully blended.
05 - Add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients and gently stir until just combined to maintain tenderness; avoid overmixing.
06 - Fold half of the chopped bacon pieces into the batter evenly.
07 - Spoon about one heaping tablespoon of batter into each mini muffin cup.
08 - Distribute the remaining chopped bacon evenly over each portion of batter in the muffin tin.
09 - Bake for 15 to 18 minutes, or until the pancake bites are golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
10 - Allow bites to cool slightly, then drizzle with maple syrup and serve warm with extra syrup on the side.

# Extra Suggestions:

01 - Do not overmix the batter to ensure a tender texture.
02 - Chop bacon into small pieces for even distribution throughout the bites.
03 - Optional toppings include whipped cream or fresh fruit for added variation.

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