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Lemon Sunshine Pancakes

Start your morning with bright and zesty Lemon Sunshine Pancakes.

4servings
30 min
Easy
Weeknight-friendly timingMacros ready to logFeeds a hungry crew
Lemon Sunshine Pancakes

About this recipe

Fluffy and bursting with citrusy flavor, these Lemon Sunshine Pancakes are sure to brighten up your breakfast table. Enhanced with fresh lemon zest and juice, they provide a delightful combination of tartness and sweetness. Easy to prepare, these pancakes make for a refreshing and energizing meal any day of the week.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • Juice of 1 lemon

Directions

  1. 1

    Whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.

  2. 2

    In another bowl, mix milk, egg, melted butter, vanilla extract, lemon zest, and lemon juice.

  3. 3

    Combine wet and dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined.

  4. 4

    Preheat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and lightly grease with butter.

  5. 5

    Pour 1/4 cup of batter onto the skillet for each pancake.

  6. 6

    Cook until bubbles form on the surface, then flip and cook until golden brown.

  7. 7

    Repeat with remaining batter.

  8. 8

    Serve warm with maple syrup, fresh berries, or whipped cream.

Chef's tip

Ensure not to overmix the batter to keep the pancakes light and fluffy.

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