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pancake mix muffins

Quick & Easy Pancake Mix Muffins

Kitchen Ready Betty
Making muffins out of pancake mix is an easy, budget-friendly kitchen shortcut that transforms a basic pantry staple into a delicious, fluffy breakfast treat. By simply stirring in chocolate chips (or your favorite add-in) and baking until golden, you get the perfect easy snack that everyone in the family will love!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Course Breakfast, Easy Dessert, Snacks
Cuisine American
Servings 12
Calories 191 kcal

Equipment

  • 12-count muffin pan (or 6-Jumbo count or 24-mini count pan); well-greased
  • measuring cups & spoons
  • large mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • sturdy mixing spoon
  • wire cooling rack

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Ingredients
  

  • 2.5 cups just add water pancake mix I use Krusteaz brand (buttermilk)
  • ⅓ cup white granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • ½ cup milk
  • ¼ cup oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs at room temperature for easier mixing; slightly beaten
  • ⅔ cup chocolate chips feel free to replace with chopped strawberries, blueberries, bananas--or your favorite add-in

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400℉.
  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk the pancake mix, sugar, and cinnamon; mix well.
  • Next, add the milk, oil, and vanilla extract; stir until just combined.
  • Add the slightly beaten eggs; stir until just combined.
  • Stir in chocolate chips (or your favorite add-in/s).
  • Fill each muffin well about ¾ full.
  • Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until tops are light golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out mostly clean.

Notes

It's important not to over-stir the batter or it will become too thick and hard to work with!
Watching the muffin tops is extremely helpful to know when the muffins are done so they don't dry out. Start checking them once they turn a light golden brown on top. Simply insert a wooden toothpick directly into the center of a muffin. It should come out mostly clean with just a few moist crumbs attached.
Keep your muffins fresh right on the counter. Store them in an airtight container for up to three days. Place a paper towel or a slice of bread inside to absorb any extra moisture. See above post for more storage options.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 muffinCalories: 191kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 4gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 51mgSodium: 153mgPotassium: 111mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 130IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 84mgIron: 1mg
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