Muffin Mix Pancakes - BeeyondCereal

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These muffin mix pancakes are a 3 ingredient recipe you will want to try soon! Made with your favorite flavor of muffin mix, these pancakes are delicious and packed with flavor!

Recipe: $1.40 | Per Serving: $0.14 | Yield: 10 pancakes

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By using a prepared muffin mix as the base, these pancakes are incredibly convenient to make and offer a unique twist on traditional breakfast fare. The result is a stack of pancakes with an exciting burst of flavor.

Making these easy pancakes out of muffin mix proves that sometimes, the best culinary innovations come from a little creative thinking and a pre-made mix.

For more fun and creative pancake recipes, be sure to check out our Hot Chocolate Pancakes, (Copycat) Denny's Pancake Recipe, or Salted Caramel Banana Pancakes.

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• 🍯 Why This Recipe Works
• 🥘 Ingredients
• 📖 Variations
• 🐓 Egg Substitutes
• 🔪 Instructions for Muffin Mix Pancakes
• 🍴 Recipe Tips
• 💭Recipe FAQs
• ❤️ More Delicious Breakfast Recipes
• 📖 Recipe
• 💬 Comments

🍯 Why This Recipe Works

1. It's an affordable option. One of my favorite things about these pancakes is that they're so cheap to make and easy to throw together that they're perfect for frugality and budgets.
2. Flavorful possibilities. There are so many different flavored muffin mixes out there which means so many pancake possibilities too!
3. It's pretty easy. Making these pancakes is not much harder than making traditional pancake mix pancakes, so add that to the list of reasons to love them!

🥘 Ingredients

Ingredient Notes:

Egg- You will need an egg for these pancakes as it will provide structure, binding, and a richer flavor.

Muffin mix- Use a small 6.5 or 7-ounce package of dry muffin mix. Do NOT prepare the muffin mix according to package directions.

If you still have muffin mix leftover after breakfast, try making some tasty Muffin Mix Cookies or Muffin Mix French Toast.

Milk- Any milk works. Even non-dairy milk will work fine.

For specific ingredients and measurements, please see the recipe card below.

📖 Variations

Muffin Mix Options- Explore various brands of similar-sized muffin mix for Martha White muffin mix pancakes. Betty Crocker, store brand, or others are suitable alternatives.

Creative Flavor Variations- Experiment with different flavors of muffin mixes to enhance your pancakes' taste. Try blueberry, cinnamon apple, cranberry, chocolate chip, or banana nut.

Exciting Mix-In Ideas- Enhance your pancakes with mix-ins like vanilla extract, mini chocolate chips, rainbow sprinkles, or fresh blueberries for added flavor and texture.

🐓 Egg Substitutes

Swap the egg with ¼ cup of mashed banana, applesauce, or pumpkin puree. Use a ratio of ¼ cup of any of these ingredients per egg.

Aquafaba Alternative- For an egg-free option, substitute with aquafaba, the liquid from canned chickpeas. Use 3 tablespoons of aquafaba for one large egg.

🔪 Instructions for Muffin Mix Pancakes

Step 1: Preheat the pan you will be using over medium heat or medium-low heat. Grease with cooking spray or coat the bottom of the pan with butter.

Step 2: In a medium bowl, whisk together the muffin mix, egg, and some of the milk. Slowly add milk as you mix until you get to a good consistency for pancakes. You may not need all of the milk.

Step 3: Whisk until all of the large lumps disappear.

Step 4: Scoop the batter onto the hot griddle in about 2 tablespoon-sized portions. Cook until golden on each side (about 2 minutes per side). Until the bubbles begin forming and the edges look set.

Step 5: Repeat until all of the remaining batter has been used.

Serve warm with your favorite pancake toppings and maple syrup.

🍴 Recipe Tips

1. Optimal Pancake Size- To ensure easier cooking and flipping, opt for smaller pancake portions when using muffin mix. Instead of the typical ¼ cup of batter for regular pancakes, use just 2 tablespoons of batter per pancake.
2. Different from Pancake Mix- Keep in mind that these pancakes require more caution and patience during cooking compared to those made with pancake mix. Pancake mix contains additional leavening agents to aid in puffing up the pancakes.

💭Recipe FAQs

Can I make muffin mix pancakes with water?

Yes, if you don't have any milk or nondairy milk on hand for this recipe, you can easily swap out the milk for water instead. Water will work just as fine, and you may not even notice a big difference in texture or taste. It's perfect for when you're in a pinch.

Can I make muffin mix pancake batter in advance?

Yes, you can make this batter and keep it in a well covered bowl or large Ziploc bag in the fridge for up to 2-3 days. To use, simply scoop from the bowl or bag onto a greased preheated griddle.

Can I freeze muffin mix pancakes?

Yes, these pancakes are great for making in large batches and freezing for later. Just freeze them flat on a baking sheet for about 1 hour before placing them into an airtight container. Then grab and reheat as many as you want in the microwave when ready.

❤️ More Delicious Breakfast Recipes

• (Copycat) Denny's Pancake Recipe
• Mixed Berry Syrup
• Easy Crepes With Pancake Mix
• Sweet Cream Pancakes

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Muffin Mix Pancakes

By: Nicole Durham Cost: Recipe $1.40 / Serving $0.14 5 from 3 votes These pancakes are a 3 ingredient recipe you won't want to wait to try! Made with your favorite flavor of muffin mix, these pancakes are delicious and packed with flavor! Prep TimePrep: 5 minutes minsCook TimeCook: 10 minutes minsTotal TimeTotal: 15 minutes mins ServingsYield: 10 pancakes CaloriesCal: 234kcal : Course: Breakfast, brunchCuisine: AmericanDiet: Vegetarian Cook ModePrevent your screen from going dark

Equipment

• ▢ Mixing Bowls
• ▢ Whisk
• ▢ Measuring Cups
• ▢ Medium-Sized Skillet or Griddle

Ingredients 1x2x3x

• ▢ 1 package (6-7oz) muffin mix (any flavor) - ($1.12)
• ▢ 1 large egg - ($0.15)
• ▢ ⅔ cup milk (may need less) - ($0.13)

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Instructions

• Preheat a skillet on medium-low heat (325F). Grease with cooking spray or butter.
• In a medium size bowl, whisk together the muffin mix, egg, and SOME of the milk. Slowly add in more of the milk as you mix until you get to a good consistency for pancakes. You may not need all of the milk.
• Scoop the batter onto the skillet in about 2 tablespoon sized portions. Cook until golden brown on each side (about 2 minutes per side). Repeat until all batter has been used.
• Serve warm with your favorite pancake toppings.

Notes

• Some muffin mixes, like Betty Crocker, may require less than ⅔ cups of milk.
• Smaller pancakes are easier to flip due to the batter's consistency.
• Opt for a thin, metal spatula or a metal frosting leveler/scraper with a handle for efficient pancake flipping.
• Prepare the batter up to 3 days in advance and refrigerate for easy use.
• Refrigerate leftover pancakes in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
• To freeze pancakes, place them on a baking sheet for an hour before transferring to an airtight container, where they can be stored for up to 3 months.
• Reheat pancakes two at a time on a plate in the microwave for 45 seconds to 1 minute.

Nutritional Information

Serving: 2pancakes | Calories: 234kcal | Carbohydrates: 45.1g | Protein: 4.8g | Fat: 3.3g | Saturated Fat: 1.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.9g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 37.9mg | Sodium: 369mg | Potassium: 99mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 17.4IU | Vitamin C: 1.6mg | Calcium: 58.3mg | Iron: 1.3mg Nutrition and cost info are estimates and may vary. See How We Calculate Recipe Costs.

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