Easy Pancake Poppers (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 3 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
03 - 3/4 teaspoon salt
04 - 1 tablespoon granulated sugar

→ Wet Ingredients

05 - 265ml milk (1 cup + 1 tablespoon)
06 - 1 large egg
07 - 1 large egg white, separated
08 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
09 - 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

→ Mix-ins

10 - 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips (optional)

# Instructions:

01 - Preheat oven to 190°C (375°F). Thoroughly coat a cake pop or mini muffin pan with cooking spray.
02 - In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar until evenly combined.
03 - Add the milk, whole egg, vanilla extract, and melted butter to the dry ingredients. Whisk until just combined, leaving a few small lumps in the batter.
04 - In a separate bowl, beat the egg white until stiff peaks form. Gently fold into the batter to maintain airiness.
05 - If using chocolate chips, fold them gently into the batter until evenly distributed.
06 - Using a cookie scoop, fill each mold or muffin cup nearly to the top with batter.
07 - Bake for approximately 12 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
08 - Immediately turn the pancake poppers onto a wire cooling rack. Allow to cool slightly before serving warm with preferred toppings such as maple syrup, fresh fruit, or a dusting of powdered sugar.

# Notes:

01 - These pancake poppers offer the flavor of traditional pancakes in bite-sized form, perfect for breakfast on the go.
02 - For extra fluffiness, ensure your egg white is beaten to stiff peaks before folding into the batter.