These fluffy, protein-packed pancakes are filled with plump, juicy blueberries and creamy maple almond butter.
Traditions have always been important to me but they are even more sacred now that I’m a mother to two young boys. Similar to holidays and birthdays, the growing season in West Michigan is dotted with annual traditions.
Starting with strawberry picking in June and ending with Pumpkins in October, I love bringing our kids to local farms and orchards to show them where our food comes from. Above is a photo of our oldest peach picking two years ago.
Right now we are in the height of blueberry season which we celebrated by picking 18 pounds together as a family! One of the easiest fruits to preserve, nothing beats a freezer full of ripe berries in the middle of winter.
To put those berries to good use, Chef Asher helped me whip up a batch of Almond Butter Blueberry Pancakes made with protein-rich Stonyfield plain yogurt and Justin’s Maple Almond Butter.
It’s no surprise that my family is a huge fan of all-things Stonyfield but did you know they are part of the Made to Matter – Hand Picked by Target program? This collection of 30+ brands including Annie’s, KIND, Ben & Jerry’s and more makes it even easier to make smarter purchases that are good for our environment.
These fluffy pancakes turned out even better than I expected thanks to the maple-scented almond butter and creamy yogurt. The powerful combination of protein, fat and fiber from the whole wheat pastry flour and berries makes this decadent breakfast one you can feel good about feeding your family.
Of course the fact that you’re also protecting our environment by making these beauties is just the cherry (blueberry?) on top.
Your fork is waiting.
Blueberry Almond Butter Pancakes
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups whole wheat pastry flour I use Bob’s Red Mill
- ¼ cup flax seed meal
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 ¼ cups low fat milk
- ½ cup Stonyfield plain low fat yogurt
- 3 tablespoons Justin’s Maple Almond Butter
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 1 egg
- ½ cup blueberries fresh or frozen
- maple syrup to serve
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together dry ingredients: whole wheat pastry flour through salt.
- In a separate medium bowl, whisk together wet ingredients: milk through egg. Note: mixture will be slightly lumpy and that’s ok!
- Slowly pour the liquid mixture into the dry mixture and stir until ingredients are just incorporated, being careful not to over mix.
- Gently fold in blueberries.
- Pour batter on a pre-heated griddle, about ¼-1/3 cup at a time. When bubbles start to form, it’s time to flip. Continue cooking on the second side until golden brown. Repeat until all batter is gone.
- Serve with warm maple syrup and extra berries.
Chef’s Notes
Nutrition
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David Summerbell
Wow this recipe looks yum I love blueberries! I will soon try this ! Thanks for sharing for this quick and easy recipe:)
Liz DellaCroce
Thanks so much David!
Scott Williams
There is nothing like eating fresh Blueberry pancakes for breakfast in the morning. Unfortunately they are very difficult to find here. Would you recommend any alternative fruits that can be just as delicious?
Liz DellaCroce
Can you find frozen blueberries? Otherwise I love using bananas!
Angela
I made these without the egg– didn’t have one on hand and without the yogurt– dairy allergy over here. Came out awesome!!
Liz DellaCroce
Ohhh great to know!!!
Payton
Hi Liz, I’m new to your site and to the blogging world. I absolutely love your stories and wonderful recipes! They really do inspire me! Keep doing what your doing :) Your blog seems very bright and successful and I aspire to one day be like you. Thank you for the inspiration.
– Payton x
Liz DellaCroce
You are so sweet – thank you so much for your sweet words Payton! Let me know what recipes you try!
Phoebe @ Feed Me Phoebe
This recipe looks delish! Will definitely have to try out with gluten-free flour!
Liz DellaCroce
Let me know what you think!!
Phoebe @ Feed Me Phoebe
This recipe looks delish! Will definitely have to try out with gluten-free flour
danaeL
This pancakes looks amazing. And the blog is beautiful. Happy I’ve found this
Liz DellaCroce
Thank you so much!
Anne
These are so good…my daughter and husband loved them too!! I put some in the freezer for breakfast during the week.
Liz DellaCroce
So glad you loved them!!
Mitch
Good ol’ pancakes, just love em’ and butter and blueberries to boot. Always make my day. Thanks!
Liz DellaCroce
Nothing better than hot cakes!
Brian @ A Thought For Food
There really isn’t anything like a big stack of fluffy pancakes on a weekend morning. These look so wonderful with those berries and syrup on top!
Liz DellaCroce
There really isn’t anything better.. thanks Brian!! I hope we get to meet one of these days!
Julie @ Willow Bird Baking
Oh my gosh, they’re so fluffyyyy! I’m gonna die! :D
Liz DellaCroce
hahah SO fluffy!!
Fiona
These look delicious. I’m in Australia and haven’t heard of maple almond butter (though I’d like to make its acquaintance). Can I substitute almond butter (its ‘crunchy’) and a splash of maple syrup?
Liz DellaCroce
Almond butter would definitely work!!! Love the idea of adding maple syrup!!
amanda
These look yummy!
Kim Beaulieu
This is perfect for blueberry season. I love pancakes, especially ones so packed with flavour. Can’t wait to try them.
Liz DellaCroce
I heart blueberry season!
Erin @ Her Heartland Soul
I would love to go blueberry picking! These blueberry pancakes look FABULOUS!!
Liz DellaCroce
Blueberry picking it the best!!
Joanne
Aww I love your family traditions!! So cute. And hey, did someone say almond butter and berries?! I am so there.
Liz DellaCroce
aww thank you so much friend! i miss you.
Monique @ Ambitious Kitchen
I NEED TO COME OVER FOR BREAKFAST. I love Justin’s nut butter, but their vanilla almond butter is my fav. Also the honey peanut butter is to die for.
Liz DellaCroce
I always think of you when I use it!! xo
Kalee
These look delicious, Liz! LOVE that they are whole grain. I think I need to make these for breakfast tomorrow :)
Liz DellaCroce
Aww thank you!! I hope you love them!
Annalise @ Completely Delicious
Blueberry pancakes are my fave! Definitely going to have to give this version a try, I love that there’s yogurt and almond butter involved. Also, so so SO jealous of all that blueberry picking! Wish I had something like that nearby. :)
Liz DellaCroce
Seriously – the almond butter made them SO good. And I already love using yogurt in baked goods. :) xoxo
Charlotte Moore
These do look good. I made pancakes this morning using whole wheat hard white flour, kamut, oat flour, ground flax seed, and buttermilk. I added mashed banana to the all of them but 2. YUM!! Of course the usual salt, baking power, baking soda, and a little cinnamon.
Liz DellaCroce
Woah I love the sound of your pancakes Charlotte!!
Julianne @ Beyond Frosting
I remember blueberry picking as a kid. We had to fill 1 gallon buckets with mini blueberries. Your version looks much more enjoyable! LOL. One of my favorite activities is apple picking in the fall!
Liz DellaCroce
That’s so funny!! I remember going to Maine once and thinking the same thing about how long it would take!! haha
Shawnna
Oh yummy!! These look good!
Liz DellaCroce
Come have a bite!
Gaby
Oh my goshhh, I wish I had a plate of these for breakfast today!!
Liz DellaCroce
Wish I could send you a stack! xo
jessica
I’m so obsessed with anything blueberry+lemon, or any breakfast with pb or almond butter in it right now, so these are perfection.
Liz DellaCroce
You and me both Jessica!!
Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust
When Jordan was little we always went blackberry picking in August. We haven’t gone in forever, now I want to go! These look so good!
Liz DellaCroce
Girl you should totally go!!! I seriously hope I keep doing these things even when my kids are older!
Leah @ Grain Changer
18 pounds of blueberries?! Incredible! What fun traditions you have (…want to adopt me? haha). These pancakes look divine!
Liz DellaCroce
YES! I was so impressed!! :) Thank you!!
Tara | Treble in the Kitchen
I am pretty much obsessed with almond butter, pancakes and blueberries…so these sound amazing!! :) YUM!
Liz DellaCroce
haha Me too Tara!!
June @ How to Philosophize with Cake
That looks like the perfect stack! I’d love to start my day out with a few of those :)
Liz DellaCroce
We have a bunch in the freezer – I’m so glad!
Catherine
Dear Liz, these pancakes look so good! They are tempting me this morning…I would love a stack for breakfast. xo, Catherine
Liz DellaCroce
You should be tempted!! They’re GOOD!