Meyer Lemon Pancakes

This easy recipe for Meyer Lemon Pancakes uses a simple pancake batter with the addition of Meyer lemons for a light and sweet pancake that will be a hit at your Sunday brunch!

If you're looking for more indulgent breakfast ideas, be sure to check out some of my other favorites like my Homemade Buttermilk Pancakes, Buttermilk Pumpkin Waffles, Eggless Apple Cinnamon Waffles, or Quick One Rise Cinnamon Rolls From Scratch.

A Quick Look At The Recipe

• Recipe Name: Meyer Lemon Pancakes
• Ready In: 20 minutes
• Makes: 8 pancakes
• Main Ingredients: butter, Meyer lemons, all purpose flour, eggs
• Flavor Profile: light, zesty, subtly sweet lemon pancakes
• Dietary Info: no esed oils
• Difficulty: Easy!
• Why You’ll Love It: a burst of citrus sunshine in pancake form

Why You'll Love This Recipe

• Sweet & Tart: I love Meyer lemons because they are both sweet and tart, but they favor the sweet side. That's different than traditional lemons!
• Light & Fluffy: Just like traditional homemade pancakes, these Meyer Lemon Pancakes are light and fluffy! They almost seem even lighter than classic pancakes because of the light and sweet lemon flavor.
• Easy AF: These Meyer Lemon Pancakes are easy AF! If you've made regular pancakes, you can make Meyer Lemon Pancakes! I just add Meyer lemons to a simple pancake batter. This makes them seem fancy, but they are incredibly easy and, of course delicious!

Ingredients

• All Purpose Flour: My favorite is Cairnspring Mills.
• Baking Powder: This is what makes pancakes rise and gives them their super fluffy texture. Be sure to use baking powder, not soda.
• Milk: I always recommend whole milk for the best flavor.
• Meyer Lemons: I use Meyer lemons here, but regular lemons also work if that's all you can find.
• Lemon Flavor: I also add in a little bit of organic lemon flavor. This ensures a bold lemon flavor in these homemade pancakes. Optional, but I think it's worth it!
• Cooking Spray: I find that cooking spray is best for pancakes because they take a few minutes to cook. Butter can brown during this time and transfer that flavor to the pancakes. So, I like to use an EVOO cooking spray, canola oil cooking spray also works.

*For a full list of ingredients and measurements, visit the recipe card below.

Tips for Homemade Meyer Lemon Pancakes

• If you don't have salted butter, and only have unsalted, just add ¼ teaspoon of fine sea salt to the recipe.
• If you don't have Meyer lemons, you can can make this recipe with regular lemons as well. They will just have a slightly different flavor that is a little more tart, but they will still be amazing homemade lemon pancakes.
• I always use an organic olive oil cooking spray for pancakes. This is because pancakes take time and patience, and if you are using butter to grease the pan, the butter can start to brown, which will alter the flavor. If you don't have an organic olive oil cooking spray, just a little bit of organic olive oil will also do the trick – or even organic coconut oil.
• Pancakes take patience! Make sure to be patient with them, and cook on low so they don't burn.
• I served these with blueberries but you can also do raspberries, strawberries, blackberries, whipped cream or anything else you like!

How to Make Meyer Lemon Pancakes

1. In a small saucepan, add the butter and melt completely. Remove from heat.

2. In a large bowl, add the flour, cane sugar, baking powder, and sea salt and whisk together.

3. Add the egg, milk, lemon juice, lemon flavor, and lemon zest.

4. Whisk to combine completely.

5. Add in the melted butter.

6. Whisk to combine completely.

7. In a large skillet over low to medium heat, grease it well with butter or olive oil. Use ¼ cup to drop the pancake batter into the skillet. Wait for the top of the pancake to start bubbling, about 1 to 2 minutes.

8. Flip the pancake and cook until done, about another 1 to 2 minutes on the second side. Repeat until batter is gone. Serve immediately with fresh blueberries and maple syrup.

Topping Ideas

• Butter
• Blueberries, Raspberries, Blackberries
• Maple Syrup
• Powdered Sugar
• Homemade Organic Whipped Cream
• Homemade Organic Lemon Curd With Egg Yolks
• Blueberry Butter Spread
• Homemade Blueberry Syrup

Serving Ideas

• Enjoy with Fluffy Scrambled Eggs With Sour Cream for a complete breakfast.
• If you don't eat eggs and want to add some additional protein, opt for Everything Bagel Turkey Breakfast Sausages or Homemade Pork Breakfast Sausage Patties.
• Enjoy with a smoothie, try favorites like Lemon Blueberry Smoothie, Strawberry Watermelon Smoothie With Collagen, or Tropical Bone Broth Protein Smoothie.
• Serve as part of a brunch with Tomato Basil Quiche with Bone Broth, Carrot Cake Donuts with Apple Cider Glaze, Raspberry Cream Cheese Spread, and Homemade Sesame Bagels.

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