Single Serving Buttermilk Pancakes
Single Serving Pancakes are perfect, quick, and comforting breakfast for yourself or the kids. Soft and fluffy buttermilk pancakes made for one. No need to make a large stack of pancakes when all you need is two.
SINGLE SERVINGS PANCAKES
Now, why in the world would I give you a recipe for “pancakes for one?” I always make my recipes to have enough for a family of three or four and here I am, sharing a recipe for one.
I actually have a few recipes that I make in small batches and they all have one purpose, one hungry little guy who has a very particular taste. Not that pancakes are ever turned down by anyone, it’s mostly my other small-batch recipes that he is picky about.
Pancakes though, everyone loves those, but not everyone wants to spend a lot of time making them on weekdays. I was definitely one of those people that opted for a quick bagel in the morning until I realized that pancakes can be just as quick and easy.
I ran out of waffles one morning, which I usually freeze for an easy breakfast before school, and little man did not want cereal or bagel. He wanted a pancake. So, I made my usual pancake batter, (makes 6-8 good size pancakes) and only cooked one pancake for him.
That left me with a lot of batter and I know what you’re thinking, “why don’t you just make all the pancakes and put them in the fridge, or just put the batter in the fridge until the next day?” Well, pancakes are never as good reheated and cold batter does not produce soft and fluffy pancakes. It’s just a waste when you can’t cook all the pancakes and can’t eat them fresh, soft, and fluffy.
That is exactly why I came up with this single serving pancake recipe.
HOW TO MAKE THESE PANCAKES
This is now my go-to single serving recipe for my buttermilk pancakes. It’s a perfect warm breakfast that can feed one adult or kid. It can even feed two younger kids with one pancake for each. The best part is, it only takes 10 minutes.
To make the batter: first, whisk all the wet ingredients together until smooth. Then, add in dry ingredients and slowly whisk it to incorporate. Finally, fold in blueberries. Let the batter sit while the pan is preheating.
To cook the pancakes: preheat a cooking pan over medium heat and add some oil. Spoon all of the batter into the center of the pan if you want one pancake or make two smaller dollops for two pancakes. Cook pancakes until you see bubbles appear over the top and flip the pancakes. Cook another minute or two. Check the pancakes by pressing lightly in the center, if it’s firm the pancakes are done.
Take them out or the pan and top off with your favorite syrup, or butter, or both!
OTHER FLAVORS FOR PANCAKES:
Berries – if you don’t like blueberries, try adding other berries like raspberries or chopped strawberries.
Lemon – zest a lemon and mix lemon lest into the batter.
Lemon white chocolate chip – add lemon zest and white chocolate chips to the batter.
Chocolate chip – mix a few chocolate chips into the batter.
Nuts – a handful of pecans or walnuts would be great. You can also add a pink of cinnamon.
Banana nut – mash a small banana or half of a banana and mix it into the batter. Note that mashed banana will add extra liquid to the batter so you will need to compensate with an extra tablespoon or two of flour.
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Single Serving Buttermilk Pancakes
Ingredients
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup buttermilk
- 1 Tbsp butter melted
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 Tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/3 cup flour + 1 Tbsp flour
- Pinch of salt
- Handful of blueberries optional
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk buttermilk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
- Whisk in flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt. Whisk until smooth. Fold in blueberries.
- Preheat a cooking pan over medium heat. Add a little oil to the pan.
- You can make one or two pancakes.
- Cook the pancakes, in the preheated pan, for a couple of minutes on each side. Check the pancakes by pressing lightly in the center, if it's firm the pancakes are done.
Notes
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I don’t know what I did wrong but mine were kind of dry.
Excellent recipe! So fluffy and hearty. Very easy to make, and they actually did take just 10 minutes! It made 2 good sized pancakes and I added a squeeze of lemon juice and some lemon zest. Thank you 🙂
I am so glad you liked them! Thanks for stopping by to let me know and rate my recipe! 🙂
Thank you, thank you. I don’t often cook, and I live alone. A perfect pancake for one was a treat for Christmas morning! Your recipe was easy to follow and delicious.
Found my perfect pancake recipe – thank you, Lyuba!
Followed the recipe to the letter and they came out perfectly. When attempting a new recipe, I normally like to weigh ingredients but just used the ‘spoon and level’ method. I did rest my batter for about 20 minutes to allow the buttermilk and baking powder to work their magic and the pancakes came out perfectly leavened (for my liking) – similar to Cracker Barrel’s.
I’ve also doubled the recipe when I made pancakes for two and they came out great then, too.
I top with maple syrup but blanketing them with confectioners’ sugar and / or drizzling with a little lemon juice (to complement the blueberries) would work a treat!
Awesome! Glad to hear it worked well for you!
Delicious!!! I only eat 1 pancake and this recipe is perfect. I will pass it on to my single friends.
I am so glad you liked the recipe, Evelyn! Thanks for stopping by!
This recipe is perfect because in the past I’ve always had leftover batter or too many pancakes. I’ve made this several times and It’s my go to recipe for pancakes. Perfect buttermilk pancakes!!
Hi Stephanie,
I am so glad you like them! Thanks for stopping by to tell me! 🙂
I love pancakes. This will be a special addition to my diet now.
So glad you liked them!
Beautiful and just the right amount for one.
Thanks, Jeni!
These are the best pancakes I’ve ever made! they’re so light and fluffy although It would be really helpful if the measurements were in grams and cups. these are now my go to pancakes
I am so glad you liked them, Evie!
I made these this morning. Very good n puffed up wonderfully, I saved the recipe, will make it again n again. Just very very good. Ty
Hi Johanna,
I am so glad you liked them! Thanks for taking the time to let me know! 🙂
I SOMETIMES COOK FOR MY SENIOR CLIENTS. WHAT’S THE BEST WAY FOR THEM TO RE-HEAT THEM IN THEIR OWN HOME BEFORE ENJOYING. I WILL TRY TO THE MUFFINS AND PANCAKES SOON.
THANK YOU
Hi Shirley,
How wonderful of you to do that for them! You can just microwave for a few seconds flipping about half way, I hate to give an exact time since they all heat so differently. They could also put a little cooking spray or butter in a pan and heat them that way. Hope that helps!
Make them NOW
Bet you can’t just eat one
So fluffy and easy
Thank you, Annelie! I love hearing that you liked them so much 🙂
These blueberry pancakes are the best you will ever have
I added some lemon juice to make it lemon blueberry buttermilk ones,
Tastes over the top yummy
So glad you liked them so much! Adding the lemon sounds so tasty! I will have to try that! 🙂
First time making buttermilk pancakes and after a long overnight shift. Super easy, fluffy, and delicious. Hats off to you for this recipe.
Awe, I’m so happy to hear that! Thank you 🙂
I just made these pancakes, and they were awsome!! Makes two pancakes; just right for two ppl.
Yay! I’m so happy to hear that 🙂
Yeap, I usually make one for my son and one for my husband in the morning.
These were great – and just enough for me to have a delicious home cooked Sunday breakfast.
Awe, SO glad you enjoyed them 🙂
My super picky 3 year old just ate these! He helped me to make them which I think also helped. I ended up having to make the buttermilk with milk and lemon juice. I also added in a tablespoon of sour cream to the batter. Not sure why I did but the end result was good! Thanks!
Awe!! That is so awesome!
I make these for my son at least once a week, he loves them too 🙂
Just made them. Easy and delicious! Fluffy and perfect looking. (Had left over buttermilk from another recipe.)
Thank you, Judy! I’m really glad everything worked out :). Leftovers are always great, too!
These are now my go-to pancakes when it’s just myself. So good and fluffy! Thank you!
Thank you, Anon!
These are gorgeous looking pancakes. And this recipe sounds ideal for me, pancakes are one of those things I always make way too much of. Will definitely be trying!
Thank you, Rosie! I definitely suggest it 😉