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Spiced Purple Blueberry Pancakes Recipe

Spiced purple blueberry pancakes are a delicious and colorful twist on traditional pancakes. The pancakes are made with a batter that incorporates simple ingredients spices such as cinnamon, and allspice, which give them a warm and slightly spicy flavor. The batter also includes fresh blueberries, which give the fluffy pancakes a vibrant purple hue and bringing out the natural sweetness. To make this purple blueberry pancake recipe, the batter is spooned onto a hot griddle and cooked until golden brown on both sides. The pancakes can be served with butter and syrup, or with additional blueberries and a dusting of powdered sugar for a more indulgent treat.

Overall, this delicious pancake is a unique breakfast option that are sure to impress your family and friends.

stack of spiced purple blueberry pancakes from Flavor Portal recipe topped with syrup, butter and fresh blueberries
Spiced purple pancakes make for a fun weekend morning or Sunday brunch.

Spiced purple blueberry pancakes are relatively easy to make. To make the batter, you’ll need to mix together flour, baking powder, spices, sugar, milk, eggs, and mashed blueberries. Then, you’ll cook the pancakes on a griddle or nonstick pan until they are golden brown on both sides. While there are a few simple steps involved in making the pancakes, the recipe is straightforward and can be completed in about 30 minutes. With a bit of practice, you’ll be able to whip up a batch of purple blueberry pancakes in no time.

Nutrition Facts

Blueberries are a highly nutritious fruit that offer a range of health benefits. Some of the key health benefits of these juicy blueberries include:

  1. High in antioxidants: Blueberries are packed with antioxidants, which help to protect your cells from damage caused by free radicals. This may help to reduce your risk of chronic diseases such as cancer, heart disease, and Alzheimer’s disease.
  2. May improve brain function: Studies have found that the antioxidants in blueberries may help to improve brain function, including memory and cognitive performance.
  3. May help to lower blood pressure: Blueberries are a good source of potassium, which is an important mineral for regulating blood pressure. Eating blueberries may help to lower blood pressure and reduce your risk of heart disease.
  4. May help to reduce inflammation: Blueberries contain compounds called polyphenols, which have anti-inflammatory properties. Eating blueberries may help to reduce inflammation in your body, which is linked to a range of chronic diseases.
  5. May help to improve insulin sensitivity: Some studies have found that eating blueberries may help to improve insulin sensitivity, which is important for maintaining healthy blood sugar levels and reducing your risk of type 2 diabetes.

Overall, blueberries are a highly nutritious fruit that can offer a range of health benefits when consumed as part of a balanced diet.

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Ingredients

White Batter:

  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/8 teaspoon allspice
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground clove
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup blueberries

Purple Batter:

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/8 teaspoon allspice
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/2 cup blueberries
  • 1/8 teaspoon purple liquid food coloring

To cook:

  • 1 tablespoon butter

To Serve:

  • Butter, honey, maple syrup, or additional berries as desired.
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Equipment

  • Large bowl
  • Large skillet or griddle
  • Ladle

Instructions

  1. Prepare white pancake batter: Add milk, melted butter and egg to a large mixing bowl and mix until well combined. 
  2. Add sugar, all-purpose flour, baking powder, spices, and salt. Stir to combine. 
  3. Gently fold in the blueberries. Set aside to let batter rest. 
  4. Prepare purple pancake mix: Add milk, melted butter and egg to a second large mixing bowl and mix until well combined. 
  5. Add sugar, all-purpose flour, baking powder, spices, and salt. Stir to combine. 
  6. Mix in the food coloring. If it is not the color you desire, add 1 to 2 additional drops until you achieve your desired color.
  7. Gently fold in the blueberries.
  8. Let rest 10 minutes.
  9. Preheat frying pan or griddle over medium heat.
  10. Add one tablespoon of butter. Once butter is melted and hot, ladle approximately 1/4 cup of batter per pancake and cook for 3 minutes on the first side or until the edges look slightly dry and bubbles begin to form in the middle, then flip and cook for another 1 – 2 minutes on second side. Remove to a platter and keep warm. Add additional butter if necessary. Repeat this process until all the batter has been used. 
  11. To serve, stack 3-4 pancakes per serving. Top with butter, drizzled honey, maple syrup or additional berries, if desired. Enjoy!
step 3 of spiced purple blueberry pancakes from Flavor Portal recipe
Add sugar, all-purpose flour, baking powder, spices, and salt. Stir to combine. 
step 7 of spiced purple blueberry pancakes from Flavor Portal recipe
Gently fold in the blueberries. Set aside to let batter rest. 
step 8 of spiced purple blueberry pancakes from Flavor Portal recipe
Ladle approximately 1/4 cup of batter per pancake and cook for 3 minutes on the first side.
step 9 of spiced purple blueberry pancakes from Flavor Portal recipe
Cook until the edges look slightly dry and bubbles begin to form in the middle, then flip.

Cooking Tips

  • Remove eggs from refrigerator 10 minutes prior to starting recipe to allow them to come to room temperature. For best texture, allow the batter to rest 10 minutes before adding to skillet. This recipe is easily customized by changing the fruit and food coloring. A couple of examples to try are pink and raspberries, or yellow and bananas. Have fun!

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stack of spiced purple blueberry pancakes from Flavor Portal recipe topped with syrup, butter and fresh blueberries

Spiced Purple Blueberry Pancakes

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes

Spiced purple blueberry pancakes are a delicious and colorful twist on traditional pancakes. The pancakes are made with a batter that incorporates simple ingredients spices such as cinnamon, and allspice, which give them a warm and slightly spicy flavor. The batter also includes fresh blueberries, which give the fluffy pancakes a vibrant purple hue and bringing out the natural sweetness. To make this purple blueberry pancake recipe, the batter is spooned onto a hot griddle and cooked until golden brown on both sides. The pancakes can be served with butter and syrup, or with additional blueberries and a dusting of powdered sugar for a more indulgent treat.

Overall, this delicious pancake is a unique breakfast option that are sure to impress your family and friends.

Ingredients

  • White Batter:
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/8 teaspoon allspice
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground clove
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup blueberries
  • Purple Batter:
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/8 teaspoon allspice
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/2 cup blueberries
  • 1/8 teaspoon purple liquid food coloring
  • To cook:
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • To Serve:
  • Butter, honey, maple syrup, or additional berries as desired.

Instructions

  1. Prepare white pancake batter: Add milk, melted butter and egg to a large mixing bowl and mix until well combined. 
  2. Add sugar, all-purpose flour, baking powder, spices, and salt. Stir to combine. 
  3. Gently fold in the blueberries. Set aside to let batter rest. 
  4. Prepare purple pancake mix: Add milk, melted butter and egg to a second large mixing bowl and mix until well combined. 
  5. Add sugar, all-purpose flour, baking powder, spices, and salt. Stir to combine. 
  6. Mix in the food coloring. If it is not the color you desire, add 1 to 2 additional drops until you achieve your desired color.
  7. Gently fold in the blueberries.
  8. Let rest 10 minutes.
  9. Preheat frying pan or griddle over medium heat.
  10. Add one tablespoon of butter. Once butter is melted and hot, ladle approximately 1/4 cup of batter per pancake and cook for 3 minutes on the first side or until the edges look slightly dry and bubbles begin to form in the middle, then flip and cook for another 1 – 2 minutes on second side. Remove to a platter and keep warm. Add additional butter if necessary. Repeat this process until all the batter has been used. 
  11. To serve, stack 3-4 pancakes per serving. Top with butter, drizzled honey, maple syrup or additional berries, if desired. Enjoy!

Notes

Remove eggs from refrigerator 10 minutes prior to starting recipe to allow them to come to room temperature. For best texture, allow the batter to rest 10 minutes before adding to skillet. This recipe is easily customized by changing the fruit and food coloring. A couple of examples to try are pink and raspberries, or yellow and bananas. Have fun!

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