3 Ingredient Muffin Mix Pancakes

Name: 3 Ingredient Muffin Mix Pancakes
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 6-7 ounces dry muffin mix (any flavor *see Notes below); 1 egg; 2/3 cup milk (or less *see Notes below); 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional); 1 tablespoon butter (or non-stick cooking spray (for greasing skillet))

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Anything to make breakfast easy and quick is a win in our book, so these 3 ingredient muffin mix pancakes are a no-brainer. In only 10 minutes and with basic ingredients, you can cook up a fluffy stack of flapjacks in whatever flavor your family likes. Perfect for breakfast, dinner, or even dessert!

And since pancakes from muffin mix are so deliciously fluffy and cake-like, you should probably plan on making a double batch.

3-ingredient breakfast of blueberry flapjacks next to syrup and butter for serving.

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Reasons to Make Muffin Mix Pancakes

They turn out fluffier and more flavorful than the ones made with plain boxed mixes.
An easy freezer meal idea.
This easy pancake recipe is easy to double, giving you an abundance of flapjacks for a heat and eat meal on busy mornings!
Easy to customize.
No matter what flavor you use, the sky’s the limit when it comes to add-ins and toppings for 3 ingredient pancakes. Keep things simple, or get creative and pile them high for a fluffy sweet treat for dessert!

Short stack of blueberry pancakes made with muffin mix.

Ingredient Notes and Substitutions

Muffin Mix – You will notice the amount of mix varies in our recipe – between 6 and 7 ounces. This is because we generally try to use a whole package, and the amounts in a package vary per brand. That’s why it’s important to be flexible with the amount of liquid, too.

As for what flavor of muffin mix to use – any of them work, so use whatever your family will enjoy the most. Favorites of ours are lemon poppy seed, chocolate chip, banana, and raspberry.
Milk – Substitutes such as oat, almond, and soy milk all work wonderfully in pancake recipes! Water can also be used as a substitute, but the resulting flapjacks will not be as rich.
Vanilla Extract – An optional ingredient, but one we believe makes a big difference! This small yet mighty ingredient will heighten the flavor of the milk as well as balance the flavor of the egg.
Butter – We’re not taking back what we said about these being 3 ingredient pancakes! The butter is just for greasing the pan. Cooking spray is also fine to use.

Bowl of dry baking ingredients next to a bottle of vanilla extract, large egg, and measuring cup with butter.

Easy Pancake Recipe Tips

Avoid over mixing the batter.
If you stir the batter too much, you’ll end up with tough, gummy muffin mix pancakes. Air bubbles will burst and cause the cakes to struggle to rise, and so the final texture won’t be nearly as fluffy.

For the best results, incorporate the ingredients until just combined.

Whisking blueberry pancake batter in a glass mixing bowl.

Use a measuring scoop to ensure even cooking.
When they are too large, muffin mix pancakes can be a struggle to flip. This is because of the heavier batter.We recommend using 3 tablespoons of batter per pancake for a nice, medium-sized flapjack. For reference, 3 tablespoons is slightly less than ¼ cup.

Pouring batter onto a hot buttered griddle.

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To keep things quick and simple, use a 1/4 cup measure for the batter, but don’t fill it all the way.

Wait for bubbles to appear before flipping.
It can sometimes be a challenge to get the perfect golden brown exterior on 3 ingredient pancakes because they cook a little differently than traditional flapjacks.

One of the easiest ways to know when pancakes from muffin mix are ready to flip is visually. When you see bubbles across the surface of the batter, it’s time to flip them over!

Making panackes with muffin mix on a hot griddle.

Other Add-Ins for Pancakes From Muffin Mix

Fresh or frozen fruit. We love banana pancakes, so we think adding the fruit to this easy pancake recipe is a fantastic idea, too. The batter is sturdy enough to hold up to their weight. The same goes for berries of all shapes and sizes–fresh or frozen!

Nuts add a welcome texture, with almonds, walnuts, and macadamia nuts being among our favorites. These all go great with the fruity flavors found in different dry mixes, too!

Seeds – Have you used chia seeds in your baked goods? They’re high in protein and fiber, and also act as an egg substitute. Flax seeds behave similarly, and it’s actually common to use both. You can easily pack tons of nutritional value into your breakfast!

Making an easy pancake recipe on a griddle.

Muffin Mix Pancakes FAQ

Is it possible to make waffles with muffin mix?

Absolutely! Waffle batter is naturally thicker, sweeter, and fattier than pancake batter, and so this recipe works perfectly. We would just recommend using a bit less liquid so that the batter is thicker.

What’s the difference between pancake and muffin mix?

Muffin mix is sweeter, uses less milk, and results in a denser cake. This is because muffin mixes include fat and baking powder, whereas pancake mixes do not.

Can I make pancakes with Martha White muffin mix?

That’s a great question, because the process varies depending on the brand used, particularly when it comes to the amount of milk to use.

As a result, we recommend adding the milk in small amounts, stirring it in, and making the judgment call based on the thickness of the batter. For Martha White mix, you will likely need ⅔ cup of milk.

Flapjacks on a white plate and serving platter, surrounded by silverware, a bowl with butter, and pitcher of maple syrup.

Storing and Reheating

Excess batter can be refrigerated for 3 days or so, and any leftover flapjacks can be stored in the fridge for up to a week (though they begin to dry out sooner than that.)

When it comes to saving muffin mix pancakes, we actually recommend freezing them! Cook them all up and let them cool. Then, wrap individually in plastic wrap, and store in a freezer bag for up to 3 months.

Pouring maple syrup over a stack of blueberry muffin mix 3 ingredient pancakes.

They reheat well in a toaster or microwave–and it isn’t necessary to thaw them first! After warming them through, they’re fantastic as-is, or with a drizzle of homemade strawberry syrup on top.

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