Description
These Baked Blueberry Fritter Bites are a delightful, healthier twist on traditional fried fritters. Moist and soft with bursts of fresh blueberries, they are baked to golden perfection, making them an easy, less greasy treat perfect for breakfast or a snack.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup buttermilk (or milk with 1/2 tablespoon of vinegar)
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Fruit
- 1 cup fresh blueberries (or frozen, thawed)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon. Stir well to combine.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; some lumps are okay.
- Fold in Blueberries: Fold in the blueberries with a rubber spatula, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
- Portion Batter: Using a tablespoon or small cookie scoop, drop the batter onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each fritter bite.
- Bake: Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the tops are lightly golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool: Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Using frozen blueberries? Make sure they are thawed and drained to avoid extra moisture in the batter.
- Do not overmix the batter to keep the fritters tender and light.
- You can substitute buttermilk with milk plus 1/2 tablespoon of vinegar if needed.
- For a dairy-free version, replace butter with coconut oil and use a non-dairy milk with vinegar.
- Store leftover fritter bites in an airtight container for up to 2 days at room temperature or up to a week refrigerated.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fritter bite (approximate)
- Calories: 90 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 140 mg
- Fat: 3.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 13 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
Keywords: blueberry fritters, baked fritters, breakfast bites, blueberry snack, easy baked fritters
