pancake muffin

These pancake muffins are the perfect grab-and-go version of your favorite breakfast! Soft, fluffy, and packed with melty chocolate chips, they’re easy to make and even easier to love—ideal for busy mornings, lunchboxes, or sweet snacks anytime.
Ingredients & Equipment
Equipment
- Kitchen scale (optional)
- Standard 12-cup muffin tin
- Cookie scoop or large spoon
Ingredients
- 2½ cups (360 g) dry pancake mix
- ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
- ¼ tsp kosher salt
- 1 cup (227 g) milk
- 4 Tbsp (57 g) unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs (100 g)
- 1 tsp (4 g) pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup (170 g) semisweet chocolate chips, plus more for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Lightly grease a 12-cup muffin tin or line with paper liners. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the pancake mix, sugar, and salt.
- Pour in the milk, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract. Stir until just combined—do not overmix.
- Gently fold in the chocolate chips using a spatula.
- Use a cookie scoop or spoon to fill each muffin cup about ¾ full.
- Sprinkle a few extra chocolate chips on top for a prettier finish.
- Bake for 18–20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let muffins cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy warm or at room temperature!
- Pro Tip from Foodicious Recipes
Want to switch things up? Swap chocolate chips with blueberries, chopped bananas, or mini marshmallows for fun flavor variations kids (and adults!) will love.
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