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Pancake Cupcakes Recipe

These fluffy pancake muffins are a fun, grab-and-go breakfast option! Mix in your favorite toppings like berries or chocolate chips for added flavor, and enjoy the rich sweetness from the maple syrup baked right in. Perfect for busy mornings!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 12
Calories 140 kcal

Equipment

  • Muffin Tin
  • Muffin liners (optional)
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk or Spoon
  • Nonstick spray
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups pancake mix
  • 2/3 cup milk
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup maple syrup
  • optional mix-ins

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • In a mixing bowl, combine pancake mix, milk, eggs, and 1/2 cup maple syrup. Stir until smooth.
    A top-down view of a mixing bowl on a clean kitchen countertop with a white marble cooktop background. Inside the bowl, pancake mix, milk, eggs, and maple syrup are being stirred together until smooth, forming a creamy batter.
  • Spray the muffin tin with nonstick spray or line with muffin liners.
  • Fill each muffin cup 2/3 of the way full with the batter. Add optional mix-ins like chocolate chips, berries, or nuts if desired (1/2 to 1 tablespoon per muffin works well).
    A top-down view of the muffin tin on the white marble cooktop background. Each cup is being filled 2/3 of the way with pancake batter, with optional mix-ins like chocolate chips, berries, or nuts being added to some cups.
  • Bake for 14-15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
    A top-down view of the muffin tin placed in the oven on the middle rack. The muffins are baking at 350°F (175°C) for 14-15 minutes, with the muffins rising and the oven rack and controls visible.
  • Remove from the oven and allow the muffins to cool slightly before serving.
    A top-down view of the baked muffins cooling slightly in the muffin tin on a wire rack placed on a clean kitchen countertop with a white marble cooktop background. A toothpick inserted into one muffin comes out clean, and steam is gently rising from the muffins, which are ready to be served.