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.
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:
Recipe
Homemade Pancake Mix (for Make Ahead Breakfasts!)
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.
Sami
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
Jessica McCoy
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.
Jillian
That's way easier than I thought it would be! And probably way cheaper than the premade mixes at the store.
Jessica McCoy
Yes, it is super simple. Plus if you really want a time saver, mix everything up in the jar and save some dishes. 😉
Jessica McCoy
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. 😉
CHARLENE GIRARDI
I can't seem to find the actual recipe. Am I on the right page?
Jessica McCoy
The recipe is there now. I'm not sure why it wasn't showing up before. Thanks!
Cris
Made these for gifts last Christmas and they were so cute!