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!
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.
How to Make Pancake Bites
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
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
Equipment
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.
San
It looks great and simple to do. Would love to give this a try.
Terri S
WOW! These look so good! Thank you for sharing.
Shannon
These are so fun! Thank you for sharing this recipe with us.
Katie H
These sound great! Looks awesome!
Lesley
Do these freeze well? They look amazing! But I'd have to make then in advance and freeze them...
Amanda @ A Few Short Cuts
Yes they do! 🙂
s.w.
These look absolutley delicious, would love to have this for an upcoming bday
Natalie
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!!!
Ayesha
so yummy!
viv
Just tried these and (drum roll please) .... they were absolutely delicious! Great recipe - thank you.
Amber Ludwig
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!
Leanne
Oh yum! I'll have to try these!
Fayth
Can you freeze them?
Amanda @ A Few Short Cuts
Yes you can! 🙂
Donna B
Easy and looks delicious, great recipe to try!
Sadye Johns-Lynch
Can you use store bought pancake mix?
Amanda @ A Few Short Cuts
Of course! 🙂