Maple Bacon Pancake Bites (Print)

Light golden bites filled with bacon, topped with maple syrup—ideal for busy mornings or brunch.

# Ingredients:

→ Pancake Batter

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

→ Bacon

10 - 4 strips bacon

→ Topping

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

# Directions:

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

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Quick to prep and bake so you can enjoy fresh pancake bites in just over 30 minutes
  • Ideal for meal prepping or busy mornings since they reheat in seconds
  • Kid favorite and super portable for school or office
  • Tastes like classic pancakes and bacon but without standing at the stove
02 -
  • Naturally portioned and easy to pack for busy mornings or lunchboxes
  • Perfect for making ahead and freezing for fresh pancakes every day
  • Surprisingly light in calories for a comforting breakfast treat
03 -
  • Never overmix the batter or you will get chewy bites A gently lumpy batter always bakes up fluffiest
  • Crisp your bacon extra well so the texture does not get soggy once inside the batter
  • Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to portion the batter neatly and evenly this helps every bite cook the same

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