Description
Pancake Mini Muffins are a fun and healthy twist on traditional pancakes, offering a portable, bite-sized breakfast that is perfect for kids. With a soft, fluffy texture, these mini muffins are customizable, making them ideal for meal prepping and quick mornings.
Ingredients
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For the Muffins:
- 1 ½ cups whole wheat flour (or all-purpose flour)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 tablespoon sugar (or natural sweetener like honey or maple syrup)
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy alternatives like almond milk)
- 2 tablespoons melted butter or vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional: ¼ cup mini chocolate chips, blueberries, or sliced bananas
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a mini muffin tin or line with muffin liners.
- Prepare the Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and sugar until evenly combined.
- Prepare the Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk the egg, milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Add Mix-ins: Fold in mini chocolate chips, fruit, or peanut butter for extra flavor.
- Fill the Muffin Tin: Spoon the batter into the mini muffin tin, filling each cup about 2/3 full.
- Bake the Muffins: Bake for 10-12 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let them cool before serving.
Notes
- Whole Wheat Flour: Use whole wheat flour for added fiber and nutrients, or a mix of half whole wheat and half all-purpose flour for a softer texture.
- Reduce Sugar: You can reduce sugar or substitute it with natural sweeteners like maple syrup or applesauce.
- Add Protein: Add a scoop of protein powder, Greek yogurt, or cottage cheese for extra protein.
- Sneak in Veggies: Add grated zucchini or carrots for extra nutrients without affecting the taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini muffin
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Pancake Mini Muffins, Healthy Muffins for Kids, Breakfast Muffins, Muffins for Toddlers