These Mini Pancake Bites are an easy breakfast recipe made with pancake mix, water, and your favorite add-ins like chocolate chips, blueberries, or sprinkles. It’s a bite-sized pancake recipe that you can add to your brunch board, and are ready in under 30 minutes.
It is also perfect for school breakfast, birthday parties, sleepovers, and family gatherings. And if you are making this for parties, it pairs really well with fruit salad and parfaits.
Pancakes are a popular breakfast recipe, but sometimes we want to make something other than pancakes, and this sheet pan berry pancake is another perfect idea.
How to Make Mini Pancake Bites
Ingredients you’ll need for this recipe
Step-by-Step Guide
1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. In a large mixing bowl, mix together the pancake mix according to the box directions.
3. Spray a mini muffin tin with nonstick spray.
4. Add the pancake mix to the muffin tin, filling about 3/4 full.
5. Add your add-ins to your pancakes- we did a few mini chocolate chips, or 2 blueberries, or a pinch of sprinkles.
6. Bake for 10 minutes.
7. Allow the pancake bites to cool and remove from the pan, enjoy!
Serve & Enjoy!
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Important Recipe Notes
- Be careful not to overfill the mini muffin cups. Filling them about 3/4 full gives the pancake bites room to rise without overflowing.
- Spray the muffin tin well with nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking and make removal easier.
- Different pancake mix brands may require slightly different amounts of water, so follow the package directions for the best texture.
- Add only a small amount of mix-ins to each bite. Too many chocolate chips, blueberries, or sprinkles can make the pancake bites heavy and affect how they bake.
- Check for doneness by lightly touching the tops. They should spring back when fully baked.
- Let the pancake bites cool in the pan for a few minutes before removing them to help them hold their shape.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- These pancake bites freeze well. Place cooled bites in a freezer-safe bag and freeze for up to 2 months. Reheat in the microwave for a quick breakfast or snack.
- Try different mix-ins such as diced strawberries, cinnamon chips, banana slices, or chopped nuts for extra variety.
- Serve with maple syrup, honey, yogurt, or fresh fruit for a fun and customizable breakfast.
Mini Pancake Bites
Ingredients
- 1 cup pancake mix
- 3/4 cup water or whatever your package directions suggest- we used Hungry Jack
- Mini chocolate chips blueberries, sprinkles, or other add-ins
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- In a large mixing bowl, mix together the pancake mix, according to box directions.
- Spray a mini muffin tin with nonstick spray.
- Add the pancake mix to the muffin tin, filling about 3/4 full.
- Add your add-ins to your pancakes- we did a few mini chocolate chips, or 2 blueberries, or a pinch of sprinkles.
- Bake for 10 minutes.
- Allow the pancake bites to cool and remove from the pan, enjoy!