Mini Pancake Bites

5 from 1 vote

Fluffy Mini Pancakes are adorable little pancakes with all your favorite toppings baked in a mini muffin pan. Fun and easy breakfast for special occasions or to meal prep ahead for a quick breakfast on busy mornings.

Prep Time10

Cook Time15

Total Time25

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 41kcal

Author: Cara Lanz

Equipment

Mini muffin pan

Ingredients

1 ½ cups pancake mix Bisquick mix or complete pancake mix
½ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon cinnamon
2 eggs
¾ cup milk
2 tablespoons maple syrup
2 tablespoons melted butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Optional Toppings

fresh berries, sliced banana, chocolate chips, sprinkles

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Spray a 24-cup mini muffin pan with cooking spray.
Whisk the pancake mix, baking powder, and cinnamon in a large mixing bowl. Add the eggs, milk, maple syrup, vanilla, and melted butter. Whisk until just combined, there should still be lumps. Let the mixture sit for 5-10 minutes.
Fill each mini muffin pan cup with about one tablespoon of pancake batter. Top with mix-ins like fresh berries, chocolate chips, or sprinkles, or leave plain.
Bake for 12-15 minutes until light golden brown and a toothpick in the center comes out clean. Cool for a few minutes in the pan, then remove. Serve with butter, maple syrup, and more toppings.

Notes

Be careful not to overmix the pancake batter -- lumpy batter helps make them fluffy!
Plain mini pancake bites, without any toppings, may take a minute or two less to bake. Check them early so they don't overbake.
Take the time to let the batter rest for 5-10 minutes. It allows the flour to absorb the liquid, which helps create tender, fluffy pancakes.
If you have a little leftover pancake batter, store it in the fridge for up to 3 days and make a mug pancake! Pour the batter into a greased ramekin and microwave at 50% power for 1 ½ - 2 minutes until the center is done.

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