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    You are here Home » Recipes » Breakfast Recipes

    Easy Pancake Bites Recipe

    Published: Jul 9, 2014 · Modified: Aug 23, 2020 · This post may contain affiliate links. · 17 Comments

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    What a great grab and go breakfast idea! This Easy Pancake Bites recipe is just that easy! Can be made for anyone's taste plus can be made gluten-free!

    Easy to make pancake bites


    Back to School time is coming whether we like it or not. The truth is, I have to feed my kids year round....crazy, right?!  I swear they eat enough for a small army, but I have to remind myself that they are still growing. The burning question at my house every morning is, "What do we have for breakfast?" They have their fingers crossed for pancakes!

    I would love to say that I am an amazing mom who makes eggs, bacon, hash browns, etc. However, I am keeping it real. That doesn't happen unless we are having breakfast for dinner.  I am lucky to make myself a cup of coffee and snag a banana or granola bar. My kids usually have cereal, granola bars, muffins, bagels, fruit, etc. These pancake bites have made their way into our rotation. They are simple. I can customize them for each kid. Plus, they have less sugar than muffins.

    What a great grab and go breakfast idea! This Easy Pancake Bites recipe is just that easy! Can be made for anyones taste plus can be made gluten free!

    How to Make Pancake Bites

    pancake batter in a bowl

    You just need to make a batch of pancake batter. I use my go-to Homemade Pancake mix but you can use any kind of pancake mix or recipe you like.

    I love this Homemade Pancake Mix because it can be made gluten-free, and you can use any milk (included soy, almond, coconut, etc.mix ins) Spray a mini cupcake pan with cooking spray.  Then fill each cup about ¾ full.  Choose mix-ins. Some of our favorites are...

    • blueberries
    • bacon
    • Strawberry Jam
    • Sprinkles
    • Rainbow Chips
    • Chocolate Chips
    • Cinnamon Chips

    You can choose whatever your family likes. Bake these at 350 for about 10 minutes. Depending on the size of the pan you use.

    Gluten Free Pancake Bites

    Just use a gluten free pancake mix, and gluten free mix ins! These turn out delicious gluten free!

    How to Heat Pancake Bites

    pancake bites on a plate

    My kids love eating these by themselves or with a little bit of syrup. You can make them ahead and put them in zip-top bags. My children have decided they like these better warm. They pop them in the microwave for about 10 -15 seconds to just warm them up.

    Easy Pancake Bites

    Amanda Carlisle
    What a great grab and go breakfast idea! This Easy Pancake Bites recipe is just that easy! Can be made for anyone's taste plus can be made gluten free!
    5 from 12 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 10 mins
    Total Time 20 mins
    Course Breakfast
    Cuisine American
    Servings 6 people

    Equipment

    • mini muffin pan

    Ingredients
      

    • Pancake Mix Prepared

    Mix ins

    • Strawberry Jam
    • semi sweet chocolate chips
    • sprinkles
    • favorite cereal
    • Peanut Butter

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
    • Spray mini muffin tin with non stick spray.
    • In a bowl mix together pancake mix according to the package instructions.
    • Fill each mini muffin tin ½ of the way full of pancake mix. Add in your favorite topping or mix in.
    • Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes.
    • Serve immediately or store in an air tight container in the fridge or freezer until ready to enjoy.

    Notes

    To heat:

    Pop them in the microwave for about 10 -15 seconds to just warm them up.
    Keyword gluten free
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    Comments

    1. San

      July 09, 2014 at 10:51 pm

      5 stars
      It looks great and simple to do. Would love to give this a try.

      Reply
    2. Terri S

      July 10, 2014 at 3:35 am

      5 stars
      WOW! These look so good! Thank you for sharing.

      Reply
    3. Shannon

      July 10, 2014 at 7:51 am

      5 stars
      These are so fun! Thank you for sharing this recipe with us.

      Reply
    4. Katie H

      August 07, 2014 at 9:38 pm

      5 stars
      These sound great! Looks awesome!

      Reply
    5. Lesley

      August 20, 2014 at 11:01 am

      5 stars
      Do these freeze well? They look amazing! But I'd have to make then in advance and freeze them...

      Reply
      • Amanda @ A Few Short Cuts

        August 20, 2014 at 7:37 pm

        Yes they do! 🙂

        Reply
    6. s.w.

      October 07, 2014 at 2:08 pm

      5 stars
      These look absolutley delicious, would love to have this for an upcoming bday

      Reply
    7. Natalie

      November 06, 2014 at 8:04 am

      5 stars
      I made these this morning and my kids loved them! We followed the directions exactly and did two flavors: blueberry and chocolate chip. They were a huge hit and I can't wait to try other flavors - thanks so much for a great recipe!!!

      Reply
    8. Ayesha

      March 31, 2015 at 5:13 am

      5 stars
      so yummy!

      Reply
    9. viv

      October 20, 2015 at 3:00 am

      5 stars
      Just tried these and (drum roll please) .... they were absolutely delicious! Great recipe - thank you.

      Reply
    10. Amber Ludwig

      November 02, 2015 at 4:46 pm

      5 stars
      So super fun!! I love that you can just add whatever you want to them!! I think my son and I will make these tomorrow for breakfast!! Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
    11. Leanne

      November 07, 2015 at 11:45 pm

      5 stars
      Oh yum! I'll have to try these!

      Reply
    12. Fayth

      January 02, 2016 at 3:49 pm

      Can you freeze them?

      Reply
      • Amanda @ A Few Short Cuts

        January 03, 2016 at 5:25 pm

        Yes you can! 🙂

        Reply
    13. Donna B

      March 13, 2017 at 7:44 pm

      5 stars
      Easy and looks delicious, great recipe to try!

      Reply
    14. Sadye Johns-Lynch

      March 16, 2017 at 1:39 pm

      Can you use store bought pancake mix?

      Reply
      • Amanda @ A Few Short Cuts

        March 16, 2017 at 11:27 pm

        Of course! 🙂

        Reply

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