National Blueberry Pancake Day (January 28)
Check out the weird holiday National Blueberry Pancake Day on January 28. Learn the history of pancakes, and get ideas on how to celebrate.
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History of National Blueberry Pancake Day
Pancakes have been around since the Stone Age around 30,00 BC. In fact, a preserved man named Otzi the Ice Man was found in ice. He was at least 5,000 years old and was so well-preserved that researchers found pancakes in his stomach!
Pancakes have gone by lots of different names, like flapjack, johnnycakes, griddle cakes, hoecakes, or hotcakes. The first pancakes were made from mostly flour and milk, and they were more like biscuits than what we have now.
Today, our pancakes are lighter and fluffier because we usually add milk, eggs, butter, and baking powder. Flavoring was added by the English, although the ancient Greeks and Romans in 600 BC used to put in some honey and a bit of curdled milk.
Blueberries are added to pancakes in order to provide extra vitamins and nutrients like copper, vitamin K, fiber, manganese, and vitamin C. Blueberries are also rich in antioxidants, and they can lower blood pressure, improve insulin response, and reduce cancer risk.
Blueberries are one of nature’s superfoods for health. In fact, they’re the one of the very few native North American fruits that we still eat today. So add some on top of your pancake, too, not just inside of it!
When you put blueberries directly into the batter and mix them in, then it makes the pancakes turn a blue/green hue. If you want to avoid that, just drop a few blueberries onto the pancake right when you put the batter on the hot griddle.
In 1445 in the United Kingdom, some people celebrate Shrove Tuesday (a holiday right before Lent) with annual pancake relay races.
Later in the 1880s, several inventions made it possible to harves, process, and transport maple syrup more easily, which caused its popularity to increase tremendously.
Blueberries were only grown in the wild until the early 1900s when a farmer and a botanist were able to finally domesticate them in gardens. Not only were they used in recipes, but they were also used for cosmetics and alcohol.
Then in 1931, General Mills invented the first boxed mixes of bisuit and pancake dry ingredients, which made making pancakes even more simple! This gives people more time to experiement with different ingredients, like blueberries!
Ideas for National Blueberry Pancake Day
You can make these delicious pancakes from scratch and then throw in some blueberries, topped with Magleby’s Fresh Buttermilk Syrup Copycat Recipe.
Or you can check out the unique blueberry pancake recipes below!
Blueberry Avocado Pancakes
These avocado pancakes are packed with fresh blueberries, fluffy, thick and when topped with a poached egg, the perfect combination of savory and sweet for National Blueberry Pancake Day.
Blueberry Lemon Ricotta Pancakes
Blueberry Lemon Ricotta Pancakes are super light and fluffy ricotta pancakes you can make on National Blueberry Pancake Day that are filled with fresh blueberries and a little bit of lemon zest!
Blueberry Banana Sheet Pan Pancakes
These Blueberry Banana Sheet Pan Pancakes are one of the best ways to start the morning on National Blueberry Pancake Day! Why spend time making individual pancakes when you can make one GIANT one instead?
Blueberry Ricotta Pancakes
Fluffy and light Blueberry Ricotta Pancakes with a touch of lemon. This easy 30-minute recipe is perfect for a weekend breakfast or brunch on National Blueberry Pancake Day.
Multigrain Blueberry Cottage Cheese Pancakes — Registered Dietitian Columbia SC
These blueberry cottage cheese pancakes are packed with protein! The perfect filling fiberacked breakfast fro National Blueberry Pancake Day, baked with multigrain flours with a mix of whole wheat, oat and buckwheat flours!
Buckwheat Pancakes {with Blueberries}
These buckwheat pancakes are light, fluffy and wholesome for National Blueberry Pancake Day. Easy-to-make and full of blueberries, these pancakes are naturally gluten-free!
Best Protein Powder Pancakes – Lemon Blueberry
Fill up on these scrumptious blueberry protein pancakes to start your day on National Blueberry Pancake Day.
Sourdough Blueberry Pancakes
These sourdough blueberry pancakes are light and fluffy with sweet and juicy pops of blueberry. Perfect for National Blueberry Pancake Day!
Blueberry Buttermilk Buckwheat Pancakes
This Blueberry Buttermilk Buckwheat Pancakes recipe is a delicious, healthier alternative on National Blueberry Pancake Day to traditional buttermilk pancakes. They’re light and have a slightly nutty flavor. This recipe serves four and costs less than five dollars to make!
Pancake Cake Pops
Here's the perfect National Blueberry Pancake Day recipe for you to try: pancake cake pops! With the word 'cake' in the title, it's sure to excite your kids. This recipe uses pantry staples, while offering a new twist on traditional pancakes.
Easy Paleo Blueberry Pancakes (made in a blender)
This paleo pancake batter couldn’t be more effortless to make for National Blueberry Pancake Day – just combine the ingredients in your blender! The pancakes are fluffy and moist, bursting with pops of blueberries. They’re made from a combination of grain-free flours and eggs that give them a generous lift.
Whole Wheat Yogurt Pancakes (with blueberries!)
These thick, rich, delicious yogurt pancakes are a National Blueberry Pancake Day breakfast winner both in taste and nutrition, made with whole wheat flour, Greek yogurt, and blueberries.
Blueberry Banana Pancakes
Fluffy with crisped edges and loaded with fruit, this Blueberry and Banana Pancakes recipe is a perfect breakfast to try out on your next National Blueberry Pancake Day.
Greek Yogurt Blueberry Pancakes - Like Mother Like Daughter
These greek yogurt blueberry pancakes are packed full of blueberries and so much delicious flavor for a National Blueberry Pancake Day breakfast that is not only delicious, but a little bit good for you too!
Vegan Blueberry Coconut Pancakes
These easy, fluffy, vegan blueberry coconut pancakes are made on National Blueberry Pancake Day with just a handful of simple ingredients like whole wheat flour, flax, almond milk and shredded coconut. This recipe is oil-free, refined sugar-free and can be gluten-free.
Fluffy Gluten Free Blueberry Pancakes
Fluffy Gluten Free Blueberry Pancakes make the most of fresh summer berries. They’re perfect for lazy Saturday morning breakfasts on National Blueberry Pancake Day.
Healthy Blueberry Pancakes for Baby & Toddler- Creative Nourish
Delicious & naturally sweetened, these Healthy Blueberry Pancakes are perfect for babies on National Blueberry Pancake Day that are baby-led weaning, as finger food or for toddlers. Great for breakfast or snack.
Blueberry Buttermilk Pancakes
Blueberry buttermilk pancakes are thick, fluffy, and filled with fresh blueberries. Making homemade pancakes for National Blueberry Pancake Day is easier than you think - these are made from scratch with simple pantry ingredients.
Mama Cecile's Healthy Yogurt Pancakes - From Scratch
Mama Cecile’s Healthy Yogurt Pancakes – made from scratch in just a few minutes. Filled with yogurt, fruit and a whole lotta love, they’re delicious on National Blueberry Pancake Day for breakfast, lunch or supper.
Paleo Blueberry Pancakes (Keto)
Paleo Blueberry Pancakes with coconut flour are moist, fluffy, and dairy-free with little pockets of tangy berry fun! A touch of ground cinnamon gives these pancakes that warmly spiced flavor that makes them even more comforting for a remarkable breakfast on National Blueberry Pancake Day.
Blueberry Pancake Bites Recipe
Looking for something different to try for breakfast on National Blueberry Pancake Day? Check out this recipe! It is great for breakfast on the go. You can even do these Blueberry Pancake Bites ahead of time and throw them into the freezer. Then just take them our and heat them and head out the door.
Blueberry Smoothie Spelt Pancakes
These soft, fluffy and flavorful Blueberry Smoothie Spelt Pancakes are healthy with being oil free and sugar free. Its made vegan, super easy to whip and so satisfying on National Blueberry Pancake Day.
Lemon Blueberry Pancakes
Lemon blueberry pancakes for the win on National Blueberry Pancake Day! With this recipe you curdle the milk with fresh lemon juice and then add some lemon extract and zest.
Blueberry Muffin Mix Pancakes
Take pancakes to a new level with these muffin mix pancakes. Delicious blueberry muffin pancakes will be a new favorite in your house on National Blueberry Pancake Day. These pancakes are super easy to make, and taste amazing!
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