What We’re Actually Eating This Summer: Lemon Blueberry Pancakes
These lemon blueberry pancakes are our favorite slow summer morning breakfast. Made with Kodiak Cakes, fresh lemon zest, and blueberries — and cooked in ghee for crispy edges — they’re simple, protein-packed, and always a hit with the whole family.
Kodiak cake pancake batter with lemon zest and fresh blueberrie folded in
Most summer mornings at our house aren’t slow.
They start early. There are shoes to find. Lunchboxes to pack. Some days, it’s frozen waffles and a half-hearted banana.
But when the rhythm loosens — on the weekends, or when we’ve just decided we’re all tired — we pull out the pancake mix.
And not just any mix. Kodiak Cakes, milk + egg version, for extra protein.
Add a handful of fresh blueberries, a good dose of lemon zest, and suddenly… it feels like summer again.
Why These Pancakes Are on Repeat
They’re easy, for one.
The mix does most of the work — you just follow the box.
But it’s the lemon zest and fresh blueberries that make them feel a little special. Like, “hey, I tried” — even when I didn’t try that hard.
They’re also one of the only things my five-year-old, my husband, and I all agree on. We make them together. We eat them outside if the weather’s nice. We stack them high and drizzle just enough syrup to make it weekend-worthy.
And I have a secret weapon:
✨ Ghee or clarified butter in the pan.
It gives the pancakes those crispy, golden edges that feel just a little elevated.
(Not necessary. But so worth it.)
There’s No Recipe — Just a Rhythm
If you need measurements, I’ll include a printable version below. But really, it’s:
Kodiak Cakes (milk + egg option)
A handful of blueberries (fresh, not frozen)
A little lemon zest (I use a microplane)
Cook in ghee for crispy edges
Serve warm with butter, syrup, or whatever feels like love that morning
✨ Want the Printable Version?
I made a simple printable version you can save or stick on the fridge for slow mornings.
👉 Click here to grab the printable.
(If it’s not live yet, check back in a few days — or follow along on Instagram @wildandrootedliving to get notified when it’s posted.)
Up Next in the Series…
This is the first post in my summer food series — the easy meals we’re actually eating these days.
Next up? Our go-to weeknight dinner: pesto pasta + Caprese salad.
It’s light, fresh, and done in 30 minutes — and yes, my five-year-old calls it “butterfly pasta.”
PIN IT FOR LATER
A soft summer morning. A stack of pancakes. A breakfast that buys you ten extra minutes around the table.
A delicious stack of lemon blueberry pancakes drizzled ini maple syrup
Lemon Blueberry Kodiak Pancakes (Printable Recipe)
This printable recipe for lemon blueberry pancakes is made with Kodiak Cakes, fresh blueberries, and lemon zest. It’s our favorite protein-packed summer breakfast — quick, easy, and always a hit with kids and adults alike.
Kodiak Cake Pancakes with lemon zest and fresh blueberries piled high with a maple syrup drizzle
Looking for the printable version of our favorite lemon blueberry pancakes?
This easy, protein-packed breakfast starts with Kodiak Cakes mix and gets a boost of summer flavor from fresh blueberries and lemon zest. I also use ghee or clarified butter to get those extra crispy edges we love.
✨ Get the Recipe:
👉 Click here to download the printable PDF.
These pancakes are part of our What We’re Actually Eating This Summer series — a collection of simple, soulful meals we actually make on busy weekdays and slow weekends.
Want the full story behind this breakfast — including the crispy-edge trick, why my five-year-old loves them, and how we make them feel like a Saturday even on a Tuesday?
👉 Read the full blog post here.
🛒 Ingredients at a Glance:
Kodiak Cakes pancake mix (milk + egg version)
Fresh blueberries
Lemon zest
Ghee or clarified butter
Butter, syrup, or your favorite toppings