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Pancake Mini Muffins Recipe

4.7 from 53 reviews

These Pancake Mini Muffins are a delightful twist on classic pancakes, baked into bite-sized muffins perfect for breakfast or snacks. They feature a fluffy texture with options for mini chocolate chips, strawberries, or blueberries, baked to golden perfection and best enjoyed with maple syrup.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon cane sugar

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 3 tablespoons butter, melted and slightly cooled
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Add-ins

  • Mini chocolate chips (as desired)
  • Strawberries, chopped (as desired)
  • Blueberries (as desired)

Instructions

  1. Prepare Dry Ingredients: Whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and cane sugar in a mixing bowl to evenly distribute the leavening and seasonings.
  2. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, combine the whole milk, melted and cooled butter, egg, and vanilla extract until fully blended to create a smooth mixture.
  3. Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, folding gently with a rubber spatula until just combined. Avoid overmixing to ensure fluffy muffins.
  4. Prepare Muffin Tin: Grease a mini muffin tin generously with cooking spray to prevent sticking and to help muffins release easily.
  5. Fill Muffin Tin: Spoon the batter evenly into the mini muffin cups; this recipe makes about 24 mini muffins in total.
  6. Add Toppings: Top each muffin with your choice of mix-ins such as 2-3 blueberries, 2-3 pieces of strawberry chunks, or about 1 teaspoon of mini chocolate chips to create different flavors.
  7. Bake Muffins: Place the muffin tin in a preheated oven at 400°F (204°C) and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Cool Slightly: Let the muffins rest in the pan for 2-3 minutes to firm up slightly before removing them carefully.
  9. Serve: Serve the warm mini muffins immediately, paired with maple syrup for dipping to enhance the pancake flavor profile.

Notes

  • Do not overmix the batter to maintain a light and fluffy texture.
  • Mix-ins like fruits and chocolate should be added on top of the batter to prevent sinking.
  • Use a toothpick test to check doneness as baking times can vary slightly by oven.
  • These mini muffins are best served warm but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
  • Reheat gently in the oven or microwave before serving for the best texture.

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