Homemade Pancake Mix

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Homemade Pancake Mix – make a delicious, fluffy, vanilla-y batch of pancakes that taste WAY better than boxed. YOU can be the breakfast super-hero! “Why yes, yes I DID make these from scratch!”

What if I told you…. that this was the best recipe for pancakes, ever… and you could make the mix ahead?  And all you’d have to do to begin cooking would be to add some wet ingredients?  Would you rush out and make a bunch? Good. You totally should.

I’m a huge fan of cooked breakfasts. There really is nothing quite like a good meal to start the day, and cold cereal just does not cut it. However, during the week – I am out of choices for the boys as we battle through the getting dressed and out the door routine.

The struggle is real, ya’ll. I’d show you a picture of the chaos, but I’m just not that brave. I AM brave enough to share the original pics from when I first posted this several years ago. I finally pulled out the camera when making a big ole batch of this last weekend, just so I can share with you. You’re welcome.

Here’s the original photo:

I’m embarrassed for me too. Let’s carry on.

I’ve nothing against box mixes, I really don’t – they’re convenient and can be a life saver. However, I REALLY love the flavor of this particular mix. The vanilla blended with the fresh milk, eggs and butter is sooooo good. My kids can totally tell which mix I used when eating these!

If you’re making one batch of pancakes – why not throw together some baggies of the dry mix for a short cut next time you need pancakes?

I’m getting ahead of myself. What goes in the baggies? It’s just flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt. Easy peasy.

This pancake recipe takes as long to prep as it does to heat your griddle. If you make the mix ahead, just add whisk the milk, vanilla, butter, and egg together and add a package of the dry mix. DONE!

Slave labor – here’s my (at the time I first posted this) 3-year-old son flipping pancakes like a pro!

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Homemade Pancake Mix

Prep Time

5 mins

Cook Time

10 mins

Total Time

15 mins

 

Homemade Pancakes - make a delicious, fluffy, vanilla-y batch of pancakes that taste WAY better than boxed. YOU can be the breakfast super-hero!  

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Servings: 4

Calories: 313 kcal

Author: Kylee

Ingredients

Dry

• 1.5 cups flour
• 3 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 Tbs sugar

Wet

• 1.5 cups milk
• 1 egg
• 2 Tbs butter melted
• 1 tsp vanilla

Directions

To make the dry mix:

1. Combine the dry ingredients in ziploc bags (can double, triple, quadruple as needed!)
   

To make pancakes:

1. Mix flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar in a large bowl (if you made the mix ahead, just use one bag of the dry mix)
   
2. In another bowl, whisk together the milk, egg, butter, and vanilla.
   
3. Add wet to dry, and whisk until a smooth batter forms.
   
4. Heat a skillet over medium heat, and grease lightly with butter.
5. Pour ¼ cup batter into circles.
   
6. Flip once bubbles appear and sides are lightly golden.
   

Nutrition Facts

Homemade Pancake Mix

Amount Per Serving

Calories 313 Calories from Fat 81

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 9g 14%

Saturated Fat 5g 25%

Cholesterol 63mg 21%

Sodium 684mg 29%

Potassium 544mg 16%

Total Carbohydrates 47g 16%

Dietary Fiber 1g 4%

Sugars 10g

Protein 8g 16%

Vitamin A 7.2%

Calcium 26.2%

Iron 14.9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.