Pancake balls and breakfast kabobs… these are the things that pop in my head at 2 am and wake me up. Usually, my sleepytime “good ideas” sound amazing in the moment, but when I wake up I realize they were absolute stupidity. In this case, I was pretty sure I had a bonified good idea.
And so I spent my morning creating these delicious blueberry lemon poppyseed pancake balls and breakfast kabobs.
Yum-mee!
This post was sponsored by Krusteaz. Opinions are my own.
Start with Krusteaz Protein Buttermilk Pancake Mix. It’s my go-to pancake mix for everything!
Usually, I mix it up as directed on the package, but in this case, I needed a thicker batter to form pancake balls. So as not to overmix, I combined ingredients just until it came together and then folded in the blueberries.
Then I used a cookie scoop to measure out a level scoop of batter, and I carefully lowered the batter into my electric fryer and let each pancake ball cook until golden brown and crisp on the outside. I cooked about four of them at a time, removing one and adding another as needed until I had 18 fried pancake balls.
Let those drain and cool a bit on a paper towel, then sprinkle them with powdered sugar. You can roll them in the powdered sugar if you want, but I like mine with a light dusting.
Aren’t they cute?
Then it’s time to turn the pancake balls into breakfast kabobs!
Grab your plate of bacon and sausage along with your freshly washed and cut fruit.
Take a 12-inch wooden skewer and thread the pancake balls, breakfast meat and fruit onto the skewers in any order you like. Each of the breakfast kabobs will have three pancake balls on it.
Don’t they look appetizing?
Place full skewers on a platter and let everyone grab one! They’re fun to eat and super tasty!
I suggest you have a pitcher of warm maple syrup nearby so guests can drizzle it over their pancake balls and breakfast kabobs.
It’s a super kid-friendly idea. Just be sure to tell them to remove everything from the stick before eating.
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Blueberry Lemon Poppyseed Pancake Balls and Breakfast Kabobs
Blueberry Lemon Poppyseed Pancake Balls and Breakfast Kabobs
Ingredients
- Oil for frying
- 2 cups Krusteaz Protein Buttermilk Pancake Mix
- 1 cup water
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon poppy seeds
- ½ teaspoon lemon extract
- ½ teaspoon lemon zest
- ½ cup blueberries
- 12 strips bacon, cooked until done but not crisp, then rolled up.
- 6 breakfast sausage links, cooked and halved
- fresh pineapple, cut into chunks
- small strawberries or large strawberries, halved
- ¼ cup Powdered sugar
- Maple syrup, optional
Instructions
- Preheat oil to 350 degrees in electric fryer or large pot.
- Drop about 1-1/2 tablespoonfuls of dough into oil. I use this cookie scoop. Let cook for 3-5 minutes until golden brown and crisp on the outside. Scoop out individually with a slotted spoon and let drain on paper-towel-lined plate. As you pull one out, add another until you've got 18 cooked pancake balls.
- Using a 12-inch wooden skewer, thread three pancake balls, 2 bacon rolls, 2 sausage halves, 2 strawberries and 2 pineapple chunks onto each one in any order. Dust pancake balls with powdered sugar. Serve immediately with warm maple syrup.
- In large bowl, mix together Krusteaz Protein Buttermilk Pancake Mix, water, sugar, poppy seeds, lemon extract and lemon zest just until combined. Fold in blueberries.
Alissa A Apel says
Those balls look fantastic. Sorry I had too! I live with 3 boys. The food does look yummy and fun!
Beth says
I’ve never seen breakfast kabobs before, but what a delicious idea!
Swathi says
These are really cool idea, kids will love it great breakfast kabobs with berries. yum.
Amy H says
I think this is a great idea! I think both my kids would love these!
Jill says
Oh yummy! These kebobs are perfect for a Mother’s Day brunch! I know my boys would love them. Thanks for the great idea.
Rachel says
I think my kids would go crazy over breakfast kabobs. Maybe now that school is almost over I will step up my breakfast game.
Lynndee says
Kabobs for breakfast?! I sure never thought of that. Thank you for this delicious idea. I can’t wait to make some. Yum!
Ruth I says
Oh wow. This is so creative and fun! We are used to eating the regular pancakes. This is a game changer!
Cathy Mini says
This recipe would be perfect this coming mother’s day celebration. A delicious and yummy treats.
Terri Steffes says
Oh snap! I love this idea for kabobs. I know that I will need to make them for myself in the real near future.
Pam says
This recipe makes me want to hold a brunch party! Pancake balls is a genius idea.
Theresa says
Do these look appetizing? Why, yes, they do! I could eat my fair share of the skewers for sure!
Jaclyn Shimmel says
I need these breakfast kabobs in my life — those pancake balls look especially incredible. Krusteaz always has the best pancake mixes!
Tasheena says
This recipe would be perfect to bring to the Mother’s Day brunch I’m attending this weekend. These looks so yummy and I love that they are pretty simple to make.
Amber Myers says
Oh yes please! I would LOVE these kabobs for breakfast. Or any time, really. I know my family would gobble these right up.
robin rue says
What a way to start the day. I love the flavor combo you have on your kabobs!! My family will love them.
Janet says
Those look so delish and I already use Krusteaz so will be making. Love how you combined with fruit and bacon too.
Alli says
I should not be reading this while hungry! I’m now craving these kabobs. They look so delicious.
Melissa Chapman says
You have really outdone yourself with this breakfast. I would love pancake balls like that but I would only make them for a party and invite everyone over to enjoy them.
Karen says
Those are some delicious and creative kabobs! They look easy and fun to make. A real hit with the family.