These easy pancake muffins have all the fluffy goodness and cozy flavor of classic pancakes but baked in a muffin tin for a no-flip, grab-and-go breakfast. Made with simple pantry ingredients, they’re perfect for meal prep, school mornings, or fun brunch addition. Customize with endless mix-ins like blueberry, chocolate chip, strawberry peach, or savory sausage cheddar. Quick to make, freezer-friendly, and a family favorite!

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Easy Pancake Muffins (No-Flip, Make-Ahead Breakfast Recipe)

Fluffy, golden pancake muffins are the ultimate no-flip breakfast! Baked in a muffin tin for easy meal prep and grab-and-go mornings, they’re delicious plain or with your favorite mix-ins like blueberries, chocolate chips, strawberries, peaches, or savory sausage cheddar. A quick, freezer-friendly recipe the whole family will love.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Breakfast
Ingredients Method Video Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 1/2 cup whole milk or buttermilk
  • 1/4 cup neutral oil or melted butter
  • 1/4-1/3 cup maple syrup or monk fruit sweetener or sweetener of choice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
✨If using pancake mix✨
  • 2 cups Buttermilk Pancake Mix or any Pancake Mix of choice
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 1/2 cup milk or buttermilk
  • 1/4 cup neutral oil or melted butter
  • 1/4–1/3 cup maple syrup or monk fruit sweetener or sweetener of choice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
😍Mix-ins
  • Strawberries
  • Peaches
  • Blueberries
  • Chocolate chips
  • Chicken or turkey breakfast sausage links + shredded cheddar
  • Maple syrup for serving

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F and grease a muffin pan with nonstick spray or line with cupcake liners. Mini muffin pan or a standard muffin pan work great!
  2. In a large liquid measuring cup, gently whisk in the eggs, milk, butter/oil and vanilla.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Then combine the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients just until combined.
  4. Pour batter among the prepared muffin pan. To each individual muffin, carefully stir in the desired mix-in and combine in the batter, then top with additional toppings before baking.
  5. Mini Muffins: Use 1 tablespoon batter in each muffin and bake for 12-15 minutes. Standard Muffins: Use ¼ cup batter in each muffin and bake for 15-18 minutes.
  6. Check if finished by inserting a toothpick or skewer into the center, it should come out clean. If still wet, bake for 3 more minutes.
  7. Serve with maple syrup, honey or nut butter. Enjoy!

Notes

Want more of a muffin texture? Use 1½ cups milk for a thicker batter that domes nicely.
Want super moist muffins for reheating/freezing? use 1¾ cups milk and use oil instead of butter.
If adding juicy fruit (like strawberries or peaches), stick to 1½ cups milk or slightly less so the batter doesn’t get too wet from the fruit’s moisture

Looking for more breakfast ideas? Try The Australian Zucchini Slice