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Muffin Mix Pancakes: The Ultimate Shortcut Griddle Hack

A stack of three thick, fluffy muffin mix pancakes drizzled generously with golden syrup on a white plate.

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Convert your leftover dry muffin mix into fluffy, quick pancakes using this simple ratio. This hack saves time and delivers a delicious breakfast instantly.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup dry muffin mix (any flavor)
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
  • 1 tablespoon melted butter or oil

Instructions

  1. Measure 1 cup of your preferred dry muffin mix into a medium bowl.
  2. Add 1 large egg, 1/2 cup of milk, and 1 tablespoon of melted butter or oil to the dry mix.
  3. Whisk the ingredients together until just combined. Do not overmix; a few lumps are fine. The batter will be slightly thicker than standard pancake batter.
  4. Heat a lightly oiled griddle or non-stick pan over medium heat. The pan is ready when a drop of water sizzles immediately.
  5. Pour batter onto the hot griddle to form pancakes of your desired size.
  6. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side, until bubbles appear on the surface and the edges look set. Flip and cook the second side until golden brown.
  7. Serve immediately with your favorite toppings.

Notes

  • For thinner pancakes, add milk one tablespoon at a time until you reach your preferred consistency.
  • If using a very sweet mix like chocolate chip, reduce any added syrup or sugar on top.
  • Blueberry muffin mix makes excellent fruit-studded pancakes.
  • This method works well for most standard boxed muffin mixes.

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