Lemon Poppy Seed Pancakes

Start your morning with a burst of sunny flavor! Lemon poppy seed pancakes are just the dreamy food you want to wake up to.

Course Breakfast

Cuisine American

Keyword Lemon Poppy Seed Pancakes

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings pancakes

Calories 237kcal

Author Dana DeVolk

In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, poppy seeds, sugar, baking powder, and salt, set aside.
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour, ½ cup poppy seeds, 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, 4 teaspoons baking powder, ½ teaspoon salt
In a medium bowl, whisk together the milk, lemon juice, lemon zest, egg, melted butter, and vanilla.
1 ¼ cup whole milk, ¼ cup lemon juice, 1 lemon, 1 large egg, 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry until combined, but do not overmix, if it is a little lumpy that is okay. Let the bowl sit on the counter for 5 minutes.
Heat a skillet over medium to medium-high heat. Spray with cooking spray.
Pour ¼ – ⅓ cup of the batter onto the hot skillet, spread the batter out a little on the sides.
Let cook until you start to see bubbles forming in the center of the pancake, about 3-4 minutes, flip the pancake over and cook an additional 2 minute or until cooked through in the center.
Repeat with the remaining batter.
To make the glaze, whisk together the powdered sugar, lemon juice, and vanilla in a small bowl.
1 ½ cup powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Serve the pancakes with the glaze and/or maple syrup.

Stir the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined. A few lumps are okay—they help create fluffy pancakes.
Let the batter rest for about 5 minutes before cooking. This helps the pancakes turn out fluffier.
Cook on medium heat or medium-low heat to prevent burning and ensure a nice golden brown color.
A nonstick skillet or griddle prevents sticking, and a bit of butter or cooking spray ensures your pancakes slip right off.
Fresh, juicy lemons with bright flavor are key. Avoid using bottled lemon juice unless it’s your only choice.
Don’t be shy—taste a small pancake first to check sweetness and adjust toppings as desired.