Frugality and time are two important words in mornings. You can learn how to make great muffins quickly, using pancake mix. Great on the budget and a great time saver in the mornings!

Ingredients

  • 2 cups (300 g) pancake mix
  • 2/3 cup (160 ml) milk
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup (150 g) maple syrup
  • 2 cups (275 g) all-purpose/plain flour
  • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • Pinch of salt
  • 2 cups (500 ml) buttermilk
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 cup (1/2 stick; 60 g) of melted butter
  • Maple syrup, slightly warmed
  • 3 cups (680g) pancake mix
  • 1 cup (225g) sugar
  • 2 1/2 cups (600 ml) water (an possibly a little extra to form batter, eyeball it)
  • Shortening or margarine
Method 1
Method 1 of 3:

Simple pancake mix muffins

  1. 1
    Preheat the oven to 180ºC/350ºF. Prepare a muffin pan with nonstick spray or cupcake cases.
  2. 2
    Add the pancake mix to a mixing bowl. Pour in the milk, eggs and maple syrup. Mix to combine.[1]
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  3. 3
    Transfer the batter to the muffin pan. Using a spoon or scoop, fill the muffin holes about two thirds each.
  4. 4
    Place in the oven. Bake for 13 to 15 minutes. The muffins are ready when a toothpick inserted comes out clean.[2]
  5. 5
    Allow to cool. Serve fresh.
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Method 2
Method 2 of 3:

Pancake mix muffins from scratch

  1. 1
    Preheat the oven to 180ºC/350ºF. Prepare the muffin pan, either by spraying with nonstick baking spray or lining with cases.
    • A mini muffin pan is best for this mixture, allowing you to dip them in maple syrup for eating.
  2. 2
    Sift the flour into a mixing bowl.[3] Add the sugar, baking powder, baking soda and a pinch of salt. Whisk together.[4]
  3. 3
    In another bowl, add the buttermilk, egg and butter or oil. Stir to combine.
  4. 4
    Transfer the liquid mixture into the dry ingredients. Stir while adding it. Leave to sit for 3 minutes.
  5. 5
    Using a spoon or scoop, place batter into the muffin pan holes. Fill about half way for each muffin.
  6. 6
    Place the muffin pan in the preheated oven. Bake for 13 to 15 minutes.[5] The muffins are done when a toothpick inserted into the muffin comes out clean.[6]
  7. 7
    Serve. Use warmed maple syrup to dip the muffins into.
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Method 3
Method 3 of 3:

Sweet pancake mix muffins

  1. 1
    Gather the ingredients and kitchen equipment listed.
  2. 2
    Grease your muffin pans with shortening or margarine, or use paper muffin cups.
  3. 3
    Preheat oven to 350ºF/180ºC.
  4. 4
    Mix 3 cups pancake mix, 2 cups sugar and about 2 1/2 cups water together. You should end up with a thick consistency like pancake batter.
  5. 5
    Fill muffin cups half full.
  6. 6
    Bake for 15 to 18 minutes or until center springs back to touch.[7]
  7. 7
    Finished.
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Community Q&A

  • Question
    Do I have to put syrup in the mix?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    You don't have to add syrup, but it adds more sweetness and flavor. If you don't add syrup, you may want to add sugar instead.
  • Question
    Can I use frozen berries?
    Qamar
    Qamar
    Top Answerer
    Frozen berries don't give the muffins as good of a taste and will make the muffins rather watery. Consider using fresh instead.
  • Question
    Can I make muffins with only pancake batter?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    Yes, but you'll need to add less liquid than usual, probably about half the quantity specified in the recipe.
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Things You'll Need

  • Mixing bowls
  • Muffin pans
  • Measuring cups
  • Paper muffin cups (if not greasing with shortening/margarine)
  • Oven

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Categories: Muffins
Article SummaryX

To make muffins with pancake mix, first preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Add 2 cups (240 g) of pancake mix to a bowl, followed by ⅔ cup (160 mL) of milk, 2 eggs, and ½ cup (120 mL) of maple syrup. Stir everything together, then pour the batter into a muffin pan. Bake the muffins for 15 minutes, or until a toothpick poked into them comes out clean. Remove them from the oven, let them cool, and enjoy! For tips on making your pancake mix from scratch, scroll down!

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