Pancake Mix

This quick and easy homemade Pancake Mix is so simple to make and whips up the best fluffy pancakes you’ll ever make. You can get started with just 4 simple ingredients you likely already have in your pantry!

Pancake Mix

This easy Homemade Pancake Mix Recipe is what Saturday morning dreams are made of!

So fluffy, so yummy, so amazing!! Can the weekend get here any sooner?

Lauren writes: "The BEST Pancake Recipe. We are obsessed, so fluffy and delicious."

I’m all about Easy Breakfast Recipes, and love stocking my pantry with homemade mixes for Easy Meal Prep. And this pancake mix recipe is such a game changer!

Now if you just can’t wait for brunch this weekend, let’s call a weeknight ‘Brinner’ emergency. Breakfast for dinner is always a good idea!

Not only does this dry pancakes mix recipe create wonderfully delicious pancakes, but it’s also totally frugal! It requires just simple, inexpensive pantry stable ingredients.

I also love the peace of mind I get from knowing exactly what ingredients I am putting in my pancakes.

The same peace of mind you can get when you make these Banana Oat Pancakes, these Pumpkin Spice Pancakes, and this amazing Cinnamon French Toast, too!

Trust me, once you try these pancakes for yourself… you’ll never want to buy store bought pancake mix again!

Here’s what you’ll need to make your first rate flapjacks…

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What is Dry Pancake Mix Made Of?

You’ll just need 4 easy ingredients to make your own old fashioned pancake mix…

• All Purpose Flour
• Granulated Sugar
• Baking Powder
• Salt

What Can I Add to Pancakes for Flavor?

Now these pancakes are heavenly just the way they are drizzled with pure maple syrup… but if you’re wondering how to jazz up pancakes, here are some delicious twists you can play around with, too!

Bacon Pancakes

Use this recipe, but add 10 slices of cooked and chopped Crispy Bacon into the wet batter.

Churro Pancakes

• Use this recipe but make these tweaks…
• Instead of 1/4 cup Sugar, use 1/2 cup Sugar
• Add 2 tsp. Ground Cinnamon to mix
• Add 1/4 tsp. Ground Nutmeg to mix
• When pancakes are done, sprinkle each one with plenty of Cinnamon Sugar (You can mix some up by stirring together 1/3 cup Sugar with 1.5 tsp. Ground Cinnamon.)

Blueberry Pancakes

Use this recipe, but after you initially pour the batter on the skillet, place several blueberries on each pancake as it cooks, flip, finish cooking, and enjoy!

Grinch Pancakes

• Use this recipe, but add 1 tsp. Green Food Coloring to pancake batter before cooking.
• After cooking, top your stack of pancakes with whip cream and red heart-shaped sprinkles.

Is it Better to Use Milk Instead of Water in Pancake Mix?

Yes… absolutely!  Milk is the perfect secret ingredient to add thickness and richer flavor to your pancakes.

How Do You Know When Pancakes Are Done on One Side?

When you’re cooking pancakes, be on the lookout for tiny bubbles that start to form.

Once several bubbles have formed on your pancake, you can go ahead and flip them to begin cooking the other side.

Scroll down for the printable recipe card with detailed, step-by-step instructions.

Can You Freeze Pancakes Once Cooked?

Yes… you sure can!  Cooked pancakes freeze well for up to 1 month!

To freeze pancakes, allow them to cool completely… then you can either flash freeze them on a cookie sheet for 1 hour, or just layer them in a stack with a piece of wax paper between each pancake.

Then transfer pancakes to a gallon freezer ziploc bag, remove as much air as possible, and freeze up to 2 months.

When you’re ready to make your pancakes again, you can just pull out how many you need and reheat in the oven, toaster, or microwave.

How to Keep Pancakes Warm

Are you ready to learn my favorite trick?

Once you’ve cooked some of your pancakes up (and are waiting for the rest to finish) you can keep the cooked pancakes warm by placing them on a cookie sheet in the oven at 200 degrees.

Then you can serve perfectly warm pancakes up all at the same time!

Pancake Toppings

Topping off your homemade pancakes with something extra tasty… now that’s where things really start to get fun!

So this week, crown your pancakes with something extra tasty…

• Brown Sugar Butter
• Cinnamon Honey Butter
• Maple Butter
• Cinnamon Sugar
• Powdered Sugar
• Whipped Cream
• Homemade Maple Syrup
• Raspberry Syrup
• Strawberry Syrup
• Fresh Fruit – Sliced Bananas, Sliced Strawberries, Blueberries, or Raspberries!

Pancake Shapes

Want to take your pancakes to the next level? Have fun with these pancake shapes!

Cookie Cutter Pancakes

Use metal cookie cutters to create all sorts of fun shaped pancakes!

• Spray the inside of your cookie cutter with non-stick cooking spray, then place on your heated pan or griddle.
• Pour batter inside the cookie cutter.
• Carefully pick up with metal tongs or a spatula and gently tap to release the pancake, then cook on the second side. Just be careful… the cookie cutters will be HOT!

Snowman Pancakes

• Make three different sized circle pancakes for your snowman.
• Use mini chocolate chips for his smile and buttons.
• Use regular chocolate chips or blueberries for his eyes.
• Then finish it off when you make a hat and scarf with spray whip cream. So CUTE!

Pancake Mix Reviews

Here’s What Your Frugal Friends Are Saying About This Pancake Mix Recipe…

Lauren writes: “The BEST Pancake Recipe. We are obsessed, so fluffy and delicious.”

Kathryn writes: “So good to have this on hand!”

Milly writes: “I tried your recipe and it was amazing!!  Thank you for sharing – I loved the pancakes!”

Cindy writes: “A wonderful gift idea”

Hannah writes: “Turned out great- they were delicious.”

Alexandrea writes: “My hubby usually makes the pancakes for our household but today I tried it out. Used almond milk instead. These were a hit! We will definitely be freezing some of these for the week.”

Jaz writes: “This was by far the fluffiest pancake recipe that I have found. I personally used sea salt and I also used cane sugar and lemon extract but regardless, I LOVED these pancakes. They were fluffy, light and delicious. Thank you for sharing this recipe.”

Stevi writes: “Ssed gluten free flour and coconut sugar instead, but kept all measurements the same. Delicious. Even added fresh blueberries to some, turned out great.”

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Pancake Mix

By Heidi Miller

This quick and easy homemade Pancake Mix is so simple to make and whips up the best fluffy pancakes you'll ever make. You can get started with just 4 simple ingredients you likely already have in your pantry!

Servings: 2 dozen

Prep Time: 5 minutes mins

Cook Time: 20 minutes mins

Total Time: 25 minutes mins

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Ingredients 

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• ▢ Ingredients for Mix Only:
• ▢ 3 cups All Purpose Flour
• ▢ 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar, (White Sugar)
• ▢ 2 tbsp. Baking Powder
• ▢ 1 tsp. Salt
• ▢ Wet Ingredients for Pancake Batter:
• ▢ 2 1/2 cups 2% Milk*, heated to warm
• ▢ 2 large Eggs, lightly beaten
• ▢ 4 tbsp. (1/2 stick) Butter, melted
• ▢ 2 tsp. Vanilla

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Instructions 

• In large mixing bowl, whisk together Flour, Sugar, Baking Powder and Salt until well combined. Transfer to mason jars or airtight storage containers to store.
• When ready to make your pancakes, transfer mixture back into a large mixing bowl.
• In medium mixing bowl, whisk together Milk, Eggs, Butter, and Vanilla until well combined.
• Pour wet mixture into large mixing bowl with dry ingredients, and stir with wooden spoon until just combined. Do NOT over stir batter… lumpy batter is okay. Let batter rest for 15 minutes before using.
• Heat 12" Cast Iron or Nonstick Pan or Griddle to medium-hot heat, spray or drizzle with cooking oil (I use Avocado oil), and ladle circles of batter onto griddle for pancakes.
• Once several bubbles begin to appear, flip to brown other side. ENJOY!
• PANCAKE MIX FRESHNESS TIP: If making up some mix for your pantry or as a gift in a jar, just check the expiration dates on your Flour and Baking Powder, and use those to determine your pancake mix expiration date.
• PANCAKE FREEZING TIP: Once you have cooked your pancakes, allow them to cool completely... then you can either flash freeze them on a cookie sheet for 1 hour, or just layer them in a stack with a piece of wax paper between each pancake. Then transfer pancakes to a gallon freezer ziploc bag, remove as much air as possible, and freeze up to 2 months. When you're ready to make your pancakes again, you can just pull out how many you need and reheat in the oven, toaster, or microwave.

Notes

• *If using nonfat milk, use just 2 cups, heated to warm.

• For answers to Frequently Asked Questions or tips for common substitutions and variations, please refer to the detailed information above this recipe card.

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