Description
These kid-friendly mini pancake muffins are a quick, easy, and fun breakfast idea perfect for busy mornings. They are designed to appeal to little ones, making mealtime enjoyable.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional: ½ cup mini chocolate chips, blueberries, or sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a mini muffin tin or line with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate medium bowl, whisk the egg, milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix; a few lumps are fine.
- Gently fold in any optional add-ins like mini chocolate chips or blueberries.
- Spoon the batter into the prepared mini muffin tin, filling each cup about two-thirds full.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the mini pancake muffins cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Serve warm with your favorite pancake toppings like maple syrup, fruit, or whipped cream.
Notes
- For a make-ahead option, bake these the night before and store them in an airtight container at room temperature. Reheat briefly in the microwave or oven.
- These muffins freeze well. Place cooled muffins in a freezer-safe bag or container for up to 1 month. Thaw at room temperature or reheat from frozen.
- Get your kids involved by letting them add sprinkles or mini chocolate chips to the batter.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 mini muffins
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg