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    Home » Breakfast

    Homemade Pancake Mix (for Easy Breakfasts!)

    Published: Jun 10, 2025 · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    homemade pancake mix in mason jars

    Meet your new breakfast bestie: a fuss-free Make-Ahead Pancake Mix you can whip up in under 5 minutes. And it stays happily stored in your pantry, ready to transform busy mornings into fluffy, golden stack heaven.

    homemade pancake mix in mason jars

    Hey there, fellow breakfast lovers! If you're anything like me, mornings can feel like a sprint - especially when everyone's rumbling stomachs wake up before your brain does.

    That’s why I’ve revamped this old blog post to bring you a much-improved take on my favorite make-ahead pancake mix. It's equal parts convenience and deliciousness!

    Imagine having homemade pancake mix on standby, so all you need to do is add a few simple wet ingredients to enjoy fresh pancakes in moments. (And if that sounds great, you'll wat to check out my make-ahead waffle mix too!)

    This Make-Ahead Pancake Mix Is...

    • Crazy easy. Just 4 ingredients and 5 minutes!
    • Budget-friendly. Costs pennies per serving.
    • Customizable. Easy to add healthy mix-ins or indulgent treats.
    • Kid-approved. Because... pancakes.

    Key Ingredients

    • Flour – 1 cup all‑purpose flour. You can swap in whole wheat or gluten-free blends if you prefer.
    • Sugar – 2 tbsp brown sugar. White sugar works too, but I like the richer flavor of brown sugar.
    • Baking powder – 2 tsp will make your pancakes nice and fluffy.
    • Salt – ½ tsp to balance the sweetness.

    How to Make (& Use!) The Pancake Mix

    Simply combine the dry ingredients (flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt) in an airtight container. I like to use mason jars - cute and functional. This is your dry pancake mix!

    When you are ready to prepare the pancakes, whisk together one cup of your pancake mix, ¾ cup milk, 1 egg, and 2 Tbsp oil. Stir until it's well combined. Then let the batter rest for 5 minutes.

    Then cook your pancakes as normal. Spoon ¼ cup of batter onto a greased, medium-hot skillet. Flip when bubbles appear. Repeat until all your pancakes are cooked.

    Serve the pancakes with butter, syrup, fresh fruit - or whatever strikes your fancy.

    Helpful Tips

    Fresh leavener gives fluffy pancakes. So double-check your baking powder's expiration date before you get started.

    Use mason jars. Layering the dry mix in mason jars makes for a really cute presentation. Add a fun label and these make a great homemade gift for your favorite foodies!

    Rest your batter. Just a 5-minute break between mixing your pancake batter and cooking makes a noticeable difference. Be patient.

    This Make-Ahead Pancake Mix is SO easy to throw together, and making multiple batches is a breeze, especially if you have a handful of Mason jars on hand.

    Fun Variations

    Cinnamon Twist: Add 1 tsp ground cinnamon to the dry ingredients.

    Banana Walnut Pancakes: When preparing, add half of a mashed banana and a sprinkle of chopped walnuts.

    Pumpkin Spice: When preparing, add ½ cup canned pumpkin and ½ tsp pumpkin spice seasoning for a fun Fall twist.

    Berry Chocolate Chip: When preparing, toss in fresh berries and a handful of chocolate chips for a fun flavor combo. (Or try funfetti pancakes for a whole new level of fun!)

    Whole Grain Boost. Swap half the all-purpose flour for whole wheat or oat flour.

    More Breakfast Ideas

    If you love this homemade pancake mix, be sure to check out these other delicious breakfast ideas:

    • Blueberry Cruffins
    • Homemade Breakfast Sausages
    • Easy Croque Madame
    • 35 Incredible Brunch Ideas

    Recipe

    homemade pancake mix in mason jars

    Homemade Pancake Mix (for Make Ahead Breakfasts!)

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    Mix up this DIY dry pancake mix in just 5 minutes, so breakfast is always ready when you are.
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Total Time 5 minutes mins
    Course Breakfast
    Cuisine American
    Servings 6 pancakes
    Calories 110 kcal

    Ingredients
     
     

    Dry Pancake Mix

    • 1 cup all-purpose flour
    • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
    • 2 teaspoons baking powder
    • ½ teaspoon salt

    For Preparing the Pancakes

    • ¾ cup milk
    • 2 tbsp vegetable oil or other oil of choice

    Instructions
     

    Prepare the Dry Pancake Mix

    • Add all ingredients (flour, brown sugar, baking powder, and salt) to an airtight container. You can use a food storage container, jar, or even a Ziploc bag. Store in a cool, dry location until ready for use.

    Prepare the Pancakes

    • When ready to make pancakes, mix together the dry pancake mix (approximately 1 cup), egg, milk, and oil. Add additional milk in tablespoon increments if the batter seems dry.
    • Cook the pancakes as normal. Drop batter onto a greased, medium-hot pan. When it begins to bubble, flip and cook other side. Remove from heat and repeat for all pancakes.
    • Serve with toppings such as butter, honey, or maple syrup.

    Notes

    The number of pancakes in a batch depends largely on the size of your pancakes. But I typically get about 6 pancakes per 1 cup of dry mix.
    Note that the nutrition facts for this recipe are approximate values for each pancake.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 110kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 3gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 4mgSodium: 348mgPotassium: 74mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 49IUCalcium: 122mgIron: 1mg
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    1. Sami

      October 11, 2013 at 6:46 pm

      my family loves pancakes and I usually only make them on the weekends when I have time. The mornings during the week are too crazy! Now, I can whip up this recipe in no time! No more cereal before breakfast!
      Thanks!
      Sami

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      • Jessica McCoy

        October 13, 2013 at 10:10 pm

        Hi Sami! I hope you enjoy the pancakes. You'll have to let me know which wet ingredients you use to make them. I had mushy bananas last week and totally forgot to make them up into so easy peasy pancakes.

        Reply
    2. Jillian

      October 16, 2013 at 12:35 pm

      That's way easier than I thought it would be! And probably way cheaper than the premade mixes at the store.

      Reply
      • Jessica McCoy

        October 16, 2013 at 12:50 pm

        Yes, it is super simple. Plus if you really want a time saver, mix everything up in the jar and save some dishes. 😉

        Reply
    3. Jessica McCoy

      January 26, 2014 at 5:29 pm

      No worries Jen! You don't have to add a mix-in as long as you add enough liquid. I use the healthy subs like banana, applesauce, etc. to get some mushy yummy-ness into our breakfasts. 😉

      Reply
    4. CHARLENE GIRARDI

      May 31, 2017 at 11:06 am

      I can't seem to find the actual recipe. Am I on the right page?

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      • Jessica McCoy

        July 05, 2017 at 12:41 pm

        The recipe is there now. I'm not sure why it wasn't showing up before. Thanks!

        Reply
    5. Cris

      June 10, 2025 at 9:43 pm

      5 stars
      Made these for gifts last Christmas and they were so cute!

      Reply

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