Decadent Breakfast Stack with the Fluffiest Blueberry Pancakes
July 12, 2016This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Vintage Seltzer for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine.
When it comes to busy mornings, one thing is certain. I always need a satisfying, delicious breakfast to start my day in the right way. So today, I’m excited to share with you a delicious breakfast recipe! This Decadent Breakfast Stack is made with the fluffiest blueberry pancakes ever. My secret to the extra fluffy texture? I add Vintage Seltzer to the batter! Keep reading for all the details.
Decadent Breakfast Stack with the Fluffiest Blueberry Pancakes
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 1 cup Vintage Seltzer® Blueberry
- Vegetable oil for griddle
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup Vintage Seltzer® Blueberry
- 2 tsp cornstarch
- 1. Use a whisk to combine the flour, baking soda, egg, and Vintage Seltzer® Blueberry until smooth.
- 2. Heat a griddle over medium heat and brush with oil.
- 3. Place approximately 1/4-1/2 cup of the batter onto the hot griddle. Flip each pancake once bubbles form on the surface and the circumference starts to brown.
- 4. Keep warm until ready to eat!
- 1. Combine the water, sugar and blueberries in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring often.
- 2. Simmer for about 5 minutes.
- 3. Add the cornstarch to the mixture. Whisk vigorously until smooth.
- 4. Let syrup cool before serving.
I love adding Vintage Seltzer to my pancake batter! It really is the secret to the fluffiest pancakes ever! Vintage Seltzer® is actually free of sugar, sodium, fat, gluten, artificial sweeteners and high fructose corn syrup. It’s simply delicious!
Decadent Breakfast Stack with the Fluffiest Blueberry Pancakes
Be sure to use a whisk to fully combine the batter. The mixture should be completely smooth and free of lumps.
Decadent Breakfast Stack with the Fluffiest Blueberry Pancakes
Here’s a helpful tip! Use a squeeze bottle (like the condiment bottle shown below) to form perfectly round pancakes!
Decadent Breakfast Stack with the Fluffiest Blueberry Pancakes
Cook the pancakes approximately 2 minutes on each side. Flip only after you see bubbles forming on the surface of the pancakes. The circumference of the pancakes should also start to brown.
Decadent Breakfast Stack with the Fluffiest Blueberry Pancakes
The color to look for is a delicious golden brown! Aren’t these gorgeous? Yummy!
Decadent Breakfast Stack with the Fluffiest Blueberry Pancakes
For the blueberry syrup, combine the syrup ingredients in a small saucepan over medium heat. Vigorously use the whisk to incorporate the blueberries.
Decadent Breakfast Stack with the Fluffiest Blueberry Pancakes
After the mixture has boiled and the cornstarch has been added, the syrup will be thick & rich!
Decadent Breakfast Stack with the Fluffiest Blueberry Pancakes
Check out this stack of pancakes I made! Isn’t this breakfast perfection?!
Decadent Breakfast Stack with the Fluffiest Blueberry Pancakes
Now, it’s time to form our Decadent Breakfast Stack! Simply set up a little stacking station with the pancakes, the homemade blueberry syrup, some fresh blueberries & whipped cream! Start by topping one pancake with the whipped cream. Then, add the blueberry syrup and some fresh blueberries on top!
Decadent Breakfast Stack with the Fluffiest Blueberry Pancakes
Add another pancake on top and keep adding layers until you’ve reach your desired height! This breakfast is the perfect way to start the day, don’t you think?
Decadent Breakfast Stack with the Fluffiest Blueberry Pancakes
And thanks to the addition of the Vintage Seltzer®, these pancakes are the fluffiest ones you’ll ever make! I really love that Vintage Seltzer® is made with natural flavors and has zero calories!
Decadent Breakfast Stack with the Fluffiest Blueberry Pancakes
When you wake up wondering what to make for breakfast, try these! I’m sure you won’t be disappointed! Perfect for breakfast or a snack, these pancakes are full of blueberry flavor!
Decadent Breakfast Stack with the Fluffiest Blueberry Pancakes
Each bite of this Decadent Breakfast Stack is perfectly balanced. I love the combination of the warm syrup, the cool whipped cream, the fluffy pancakes and the fresh blueberries. You’ll happily get out of bed in the morning for this, right?
Decadent Breakfast Stack with the Fluffiest Blueberry Pancakes
Did you know that Vintage Seltzer just released three new flavors – Blueberry, Pineapple and Peach Mango – for this summer? They are available only for a limited time (through July 31) so run and Find Vintage at a store near you!
Decadent Breakfast Stack with the Fluffiest Blueberry Pancakes
Using Vintage Seltzer® in dessert recipes is a no-brainer! When you use it in place of water, you’ll give your baked goods a fluffier, more flavorful texture. However, I don’t only use it in recipes. I love to drink it just as it is. It’s a perfectly refreshing way to quench one’s thirst in a delicious, flavorful way! I regularly take a nice bottle of this seltzer out to my gazebo! With Vintage Seltzer®, it’s so easy to stay hydrated during the hot summer months! I really appreciate that I can enjoy a delicious beverage without worrying about consuming additional calories!
Decadent Breakfast Stack with the Fluffiest Blueberry Pancakes
Here’s a picture of me enjoying my Vintage Seltzer® Blueberry in the gazebo! You could call this my seltzie! #Vintageseltzie
Decadent Breakfast Stack with the Fluffiest Blueberry Pancakes
I picked up my Vintage Seltzer® from my local ShopRite store. Look for the new flavors at your favorite Shoprite, Wegmans, or Stop N Shop store.
Vintage Seltzer® is actually the #1 seltzer in the New York Metro area and has been quenching thirsts since 1978! It’s available in a wide array of flavors, and the most popular varieties include Lemon Lime, Mandarin Orange, Raspberry and the always-classic Original. Try some Vintage Seltzer® for yourself and find out why so many New Yorkers love it!
To stay up-to-date on the latest news & offers from Vintage Seltzer®, be sure to join the conversation social media! Visit them on Vintage Twitter & Vintage Facebook. Be sure to use both @VintageSeltzer and #DrinkVintage.
Now, Find Vintage in a store near you and tell me: Have you ever used seltzer in baked goods? How do you stay hydrated without consuming extra calories during the summer?
I have never thought to bake with seltzer before but I can see how those pancakes would be really light and fluffy. We don’t have that brand here in Canada so I am going to have to find someone who’s willing to grab some for me from the states!
Yes, baking with seltzer as an ingredient is a really clever way to get a nice, fluffy texture!
I actually never thought about putting seltzer in pancakes. That is a really good idea I bet the fizz make it very fluffy
You have to try this, Jeanette! It’s totally delicious!
I have never thought of adding seltzer to pancakes. I bet it makes them taste so light and fluffy!
Those pancakes look so delicious! Blueberry pancakes are my favorite breakfast food ever. Yummo.
Looks like some super yummy pancakes to have for sure. Will give the recipe a try soon. Blueberry pancakes are always delicious.
You came up with some great breakfast hacks. I will be trying the seltzer in my batter and the squirt bottle to portion out the batter is very smart.
Thanks, Chrishelle!
The pancakes look yummy and what great breakfast hacks. Love the seltzer and squeeze bottle ideas. Definitely will be using them.
Yes, the squeeze bottle really helps to make the pancakes more round! The seltzer gives the pancakes a lovely texture!
Pancakes are our traditional Sunday breakfast. My kids love when I put blueberries in the pancakes so they would really enjoy this!
Theres not much better the pancakes. I wild have to try this amazing syrup recipe. Thanks
The syrup is absolutely divine! The seltzer gives it such a deep blueberry flavor!
I love pancakes. The blueberry would make it fruity and tasty and also nutritious.
I love pancakes! They are so easy to make and you can add whatever ingredient you like. These blueberry pancakes look so good and it’s interesting that you used seltzer instead of water! I’d love to give that a try!
These look delicious! Pancakes are breakfast favorite at our house.
These pancakes look so fluffy! I will try adding seltzer next time I make my pancakes!
Omg these pancakes look absolutely delicious!!! I just love blueberry anything! Must give these a try! Yummy!
I love blueberry anything, too! These are delicious!
Oh my gosh, this looks incredibly delicious! Im definitely going to have to makes these this weekend for my family!
These look so yummy! I love blueberry anything so I’ll definitely be trying this recipe! Especially in the summer, they’re my absolute favorite fruit!
looks so yummy! Thanks for the steps on how to do it. Will probably try it myself.
These are some really yummy pancakes, I have not made pancakes myself for a while now but I will try this recipe
I love blueberry pancakes! This recipe looks so tasty! I will try it soon