Wake-up with Blueberry Pancakes

by Lindsey Sexton - January 27, 2025

January 28 is National Blueberry Pancake Day

What better way to celebrate than with a fresh stack? Here is one of our favorite recipes for enjoying your first serving of fruit for the day - Blueberry Pancakes  These pancakes are terrific served fresh out of the pan. And since blueberries are frozen at their sweetest, you may not even need syrup.

This recipe can also be made ahead of time and enjoyed for a few days. Just remember to let the pancakes cool 5-10 minutes before placing in an airtight container and then place in your fridge. Later, when you’re ready to serve, they’ll be ready after a quick 30 seconds in the microwave. Simply place 1-2 pancakes on a microwave-safe plate and microwave on high, checking for desired doneness after 15 seconds.

Why Do We Celebrate Blueberries?

Blueberries add flavor to pancakes and nutrients like vitamin K, vitamin C, manganese, and potassium, contributing to a strong immune system, healthy skin, and efficient digestion. Eating blueberries regularly has been associated with improved heart health, brain function, and even a reduced risk of some cancers. Their natural sweetness and versatility make them an easy addition to various dishes and a delicious and nutritious choice.

Be sure to check out Blueberries are in Season!, for details on choosing, storing, and using blueberries. It also has has helpful low-cost tips for using blueberries.

Are Frozen Blueberries Just as Good as Fresh?

This time of year, frozen blueberries are your best bet for peak flavor. They have just as many nutrients as fresh berries. So, YES! Frozen blueberries are just as good as fresh! They taste great in smoothies, baked goods, and sauces. When buying blueberries from the freezer section, check out the ingredient list on the back to make sure you’re buying only frozen blueberries. Additives and syrups can cause a recipe to fall flat. Frozen blueberries can go straight from the freezer to the blender for smoothies, sorbets, and purees. Gently fold frozen blueberries into pies, cakes and muffins just prior to baking. Thaw frozen berries for use in sauces, compotes, and sandwich toppings, like in our favorite blueberry sauce recipe.

Warm or cold, this lovely sauce tastes terrific over whole-grain pancakes and waffles and mixed into low-fat yogurt.

Frozen Blueberry Sauce

Serves 12