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Learn how to make this Easy Pancake Muffins Recipe that your kids will love. Baking pancakes in muffin pans make it so easy and perfect for breakfast any day of the week.
If you love pancakes and muffins as much as my family does, then you will love this best muffin recipe. It is just to so easy and absolutely delicious and the best grab and go breakfast.
Pancake muffins are yummy, and they freeze great Make your pancakes this way and all the pancakes are ready at the same time and can all be the same temperature.
Check out these family favorite pancake recipes – Rainbow Pancakes, St. Patrick’s Day Pancakes, Strawberry Pancakes and even Pineapple Upside Down Pancakes.
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Why Make This Recipe
We love these pancakes muffins as they are the perfect recipe to make ahead of time. They can be made in a variety of ways and they are a fun twist on a classic recipe. This is a quick and easy pancake recipe.
We have even made these baked pancakes when we have a busy morning and my entire family loves them.
Ingredients
Scroll to the bottom for the full recipe and ingredients in the recipe card.
Variations Ideas
We love these little pancake muffins plain but sometimes it’s fun to mix it up. Try some of these delicious ideas next time you try this recipe.
- Mini Chocolate Chips
- Fresh Blueberries
- Sprinkles
- Strawberries
- Pumpkin
- Banana
- Cinnamon and Sugar – Mix in the batter and as a topping
- Chopped Nuts – Walnuts, pecans or almonds
Step by Step Instructions
- Step 1 – Line a muffin pan with muffin cup liners or spray pan with a non-stick cooking spray.
- Step 2 – Just make the box of pancake mix as you normally would and stir in a mix in if you prefer.
- Step 3 – Spoon the pancake batter into muffin pan (about 3-4 tablespoons per tin.
- Step 4 – Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 8-10 minutes until the tops of the muffins are slightly golden brown.
- Step 5 – Serve warm, with your favorite dipping sauce and enjoy!
Recipe Tips
- Homemade Pancake Mix – This Homemade pancakes muffin mix recipe can easily be made with a homemade pancake mix. Combine the wet ingredients and dry ingredients together for the best mix.
- Check for Doneness – We recommend using a toothpick to check to see if muffins are done. If the toothpick inserted comes out clean, then the muffins are fully cooked.
- Filling Muffin Liners – Make sure to evenly fill the muffin tins with the pancake batter. We recommend using a cookie scoop for the best outcome. We used a regular muffin pan but you can also use a mini muffin tin.
- Pancake Mix – To make sure your pancake mix stays fresh, check out this Does Pancake Mix Go Bad for tips.
Serving Suggestions
These easy baked pancake muffins are perfect served for any occasion. For my kids birthdays, I love to make ones with sprinkles. Learn How To Cook Bacon in the Oven for an easy side dish.
Serve with a side of maple syrup and top with powder sugar for a fun and festive breakfast. We have even served them with Easy Scrambled Eggs Muffins for a hearty side.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this the perfect recipe to prepare ahead and freeze. Place the pancake bites in the freezer bag or freezer container once they have come to room temperature. Make sure to remove as much air out of the freezer bag for best results.
Store you leftover pancake muffins in an airtight container in the refrigerator. They will stay fresh for about 3-4 days.
Reheat the pancake mix muffins in the microwave for about a minute or until heated through.
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Pancake Muffins
Ingredients
- One Batch Prepared Pancake Mix
- 1 cup Optional Mix Ins: Chocolate Chips, Blueberries, Sprinkles, etc.
Instructions
- Line a muffing pan with muffin cup liners or spray pan with a non-stick cooking spray.
- Just make the mix as you normally would and stir in a mix in if you prefer. Spoon into muffin pan (about 3-4 tablespoons per tin.
- Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 8-10 minutes until the tops of the muffins are slightly golden brown.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Super easy! The kids love to dip them in syrup.
Thank you for letting us know – I’ll get that fixed!
The pancake muffin sounds good, I tried clicking on the other muffin recipes but nothing opened.
I’m so sorry about that! I have corrected the links. Here is the link to our easy and delicious homemade pancake mix so you try it out! https://www.eatingonadime.com/homemade-pancake-and-waffle-mix/
This recipe sounds like something my granddaughter would enjoy. However, your link to pancake mix comes up as taco salad! Could I substitute any homemade pancake recipe and just bake in mini muffin tins? Hope to try this next I go visit them.
Just found your site and have several recipes added to my menu plan. Also happy to see the link to your posts regarding saving money on groceries. Going to delve into those posts next. Thank you.
I haven’t tried that. If you try it, come back and let me know how it turns out.
Could I add an egg to each muffin before it goes into the oven?
I just made a batch of Pancake Muffins. Wow, I am definitely making more for the freezer. This is an awesome recipe and idea! Thank you!!!