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Mini Pancake Muffins

Mini Pancake Muffins are adorable, bite-sized breakfast treats that offer all the flavor of traditional pancakes in a portable, baked form. Perfect for meal prep or kids’ snacks.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup buttermilk
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Optional: mini chocolate chips, blueberries, or diced strawberries

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a mini muffin tin or line with paper liners.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, mix the buttermilk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
  4. Combine the wet and dry ingredients, stirring until just mixed. Do not overmix.
  5. Gently fold in optional mix-ins like chocolate chips or fruit.
  6. Scoop about 1 tablespoon of batter into each mini muffin cup, filling about 3/4 full.
  7. Bake for 10–12 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  8. Cool for a few minutes before removing from the pan. Serve plain or with syrup for dipping.

Notes

  • Perfect for freezing and reheating in the microwave for quick breakfasts.
  • Try a variety of mix-ins to customize each batch.
  • Do not overbake—check at 10 minutes for doneness.

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Keywords: mini pancake muffins, baked pancakes, pancake bites, breakfast muffins, kid-friendly breakfast