Mini Puff Pancakes with Lucky Leaf Toppers

Prep: 10 minCook: 16 min16 servingsmediumAmerican
Mini Puff Pancakes with Lucky Leaf Toppers

Airy, custardy mini pancakes baked in a muffin tin until golden and puffy. Blend eggs, milk, flour, and warm spices, then bake at high heat for a tender crumb. Top with powdered sugar and your choice of Lucky Leaf fruit topper for easy individual servings.

Ingredients

16 servings
  • 1 cup milk
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  • 6 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
    whole wheat flour1:1earthier
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
    allspice1:1warming
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  • ½ teaspoon nutmeg
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • ½ teaspoon salt
    coconut oil1:1neutraldairy-free
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  • ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
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  • powdered sugar
  • Lucky Leaf Toppers, variety
    fresh berriesto tastewhole fruit

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 400 degrees

  2. 2

    Spray a muffin tin with nonstick baking spray

  3. 3

    Place milk, eggs, vanilla extract, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, sugar, salt, and melted butter in a blender and pulse until mixed

  4. 4

    Pour batter evenly into the prepared muffin tin

  5. 5

    Bake for 16 minutes

  6. 6

    Remove pan from oven and let cool for 2 to 3 minutes

  7. 7

    Run a knife around the outside edge of each pancake and gently remove from tin

  8. 8

    Sprinkle with powdered sugar and add your favorite Lucky Leaf Topper flavor

Good to Know

Storage

Refrigerate covered for up to 3 days. Reheat in a 300 degree oven for 5 minutes.

Make Ahead

Prepare batter up to 4 hours ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Stir before pouring into muffin tin.

Serve With

Serve warm with Lucky Leaf Toppers and additional powdered sugar on the side.

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Common Mistakes

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Do not skip the 2 to 3 minute cool time to avoid pancakes sticking to the tin

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Do not overfill the muffin cups to avoid batter overflowing during baking

Substitutions

Dairy-Free Swaps

unsalted butter
coconut oil1:1neutraldairy-free
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General Alternatives

Lucky Leaf Toppers
fresh berriesto tastewhole fruit
milk
buttermilk1:1tang
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cinnamon
allspice1:1warming
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all-purpose flour
whole wheat flour1:1earthier
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