Pancake Muffins

Ever since I found this recipe on Pinterest, it’s been my go to breakfast and snack option. It’s that good and easy! I use it so often, it’s magnet clipped to my microwave for quick reference.

I must first give credit to Family Fresh Meals for the original recipe. Corey, this really is a Mom’s dream come true. Even our children get involved making this. My husband likes it, because he’s terrible at making regular pancakes. I am posting this not only to make sure everyone hears about it, but to share my adaptations.

We are a gluten-free family, so I start with Wild Roots’ Gluten Free Ancient Grain Pancake & Waffle Mix we found at Costco. We also use Kirkland’s Organic Maple Syrup found at Costco. Yes, Costco is my go-to place for our groceries. Buying in Bulk is true “family size” for us.

 

INGREDIENTS

2 C. Pancake Mix

2/3 C Milk

2 Eggs

1/2 C Maple Syrup

DIRECTIONS

Preheat oven to 350*. Mix all ingredients in a bowl. Optional add-ins below**.

Scoop Dough (heaping Tbsp) into silicone muffin cups or liners. Makes 24.

Bake 350* for 15 minutes. Cool and eat plain or with syrup/butter/cream cheese.

These can be cooled and put in fridge for 3-4 days, or freeze for a quick grab later. They can be thawed or microwaved.

 

**OPTIONAL ADD-INS – This is my favorite part!

Let the kids help pick their add-ins. You can fill all the muffin cups with the batter and add in these ingredients for a wide variety, or mix one option into the batter before scooping it into cups. The measurements are to mix into the entire batch.

CRANBERRY COCONUT: 1 C Cranberries, 1/4 C Unsweetened Coconut, 1 Tbsp Cinnamon, 1 tsp Vanilla Extract. (Orange zest would be nummy too)

APPLE CINNAMON: 1 Diced Apple, 2 Tbsp Cinnamon. Optional put a caramel square in each.

CORN DOGS: The ancient grain mix with syrup is reminiscent of corn bread. Mix in 1/2 C Corn Kernels, then add a Hot Dog Piece to each cup.

SNIKERDOODLE: 3 Tbsp Cinnamon in batter, sprinkle Cinnamon & Sugar on top.

PORK & CHEESE: 1 C Cooked Bacon Pieces or Ground Sausage, 1/4-1/2 C Shredded Cheese, 1 tsp Salt (opt)

BLUEBERRY CINNAMON: 1 C Fresh or Frozen Blueberries, and optional 1 Tbsp Cinnamon, 1/4 C Shredded Coconut

CHOCOLATE CHIP: 1 C Chocolate Chips, 2 Tsp Vanilla Extract (opt)

BANANA BREAD: 1 Ripe Banana, 1 Tbsp Cinnamon

PUMPKIN RAISIN BREAD:  1/4 C Pumpkin Puree, 3/4 C Raisins, 1 tsp Pumpkin Spice. Don’t forget the cream cheese spread later!

OTHER ADD-INS

*Berries

*Coconut

*Caramel Squares

*Other chips, such as butterscotch, choc mint, white chocolate, etc.

*Venison Sausage

*Dried Fruit

I’ve read others have used Trader Joe’s Pumpkin Pancake Mix and other name brand mixes with great success. If you don’t have pancake mix, you can make your own using this basic recipe:

2 C flour, 4 Tbsp sugar, 2 tsp baking powder, 1 tsp baking soda, 1 tsp salt

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