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Say goodbye to box mixes and make your own homemade pancake mix. It only requires 5 simple ingredients to make your own. Store in the pantry and make soft and fluffy pancakes in just a matter of minutes!
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Table of Contents
- Homemade Pancake Mix
- Recipe Ingredients
- How to Make Pancake Mix
- Expert Tips
- Cooking the Pancakes
- Favorite Pancake Toppings
- Recipe FAQs
- Storing, Freezing + Reheating
- Other Delicious Variations
- Homemade Pancake Mix Printable Recipe
Homemade Pancake Mix
While my chocolate chip pancakes are still my favorite, this recipe is our back up for a quick breakfast. It’s easy for the kids to make with just a few simple ingredients. They are soft, fluffy and delicious!!
You only need 5 ingredients to make this pancake mix and then when you’re ready to make homemade pancakes, you’ll just add milk and eggs.
We love topping them with homemade buttermilk syrup or maple syrup and serving with bacon and scrambled eggs.
Recipe Ingredients
Combining these pantry staples saves so much time on a busy morning.
Find the fullprintable recipewith measurements below.
- Flour: All-purpose flour is best to use.
- Sugar: Granulated sugar adds the perfect amount of sweetness.
- Baking powder: This helps lift the batter and create extra fluffy pancakes.
- Baking soda: Also used as a leavening agent and helps the pancakes brown.
- Salt: Added to enhance the flavor and help balance out the sweetness from the sugar.
How to Make Pancake Mix
It’s as simple as stirring to have the perfect pancake mix on hand whenever you need a quick breakfast.
- Whisk together the dry ingredients in a large bowl. Pour into a large jar and store in the pantry until ready to mix with wet ingredients.
Expert Tips
- If you don’t have milk or eggs on hand, simply use 1 1/2 cups water instead. The taste and texture will change a bit, but this method does work as a cooking substitution.
- If you don’t have baking powder on hand, you can make your own by using a mixture of cream of tartar, baking soda and cornstarch. Use 1 teaspoon baking powder, 2 teaspoons cream of tartar and 1 teaspoon cornstarch to make about 1 Tablespoon of baking powder.
- If you want to add in extras like chocolate chips, nuts or blueberries, simply fold those in after you’ve mixed the batter.
- Don’t over mix the batter or else the pancakes won’t be as soft. A few small lumps are okay.
- For an extra fluffy texture, let the batter rest for a few minutes before cooking.
- 1 cup of pancake mix makes about 4 pancakes, if you make mini pancakes that number doubles!
Cooking the Pancakes
Keep this simple pancake recipe on hand when ready to make a few batches of the best pancakes ever (or at least a really good pancake, in my opinion).
- Warm the griddle or skillet. Preheat a griddle to 325°F, or a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Make batter. Pour 2 cups of the pancake mix in a large bowl along with the milk and egg. Add of splash of vanilla if preferred. Then use a wooden spoon to mix until the batter is smooth.
- Cook the pancakes. Butter your heated griddle or skillet, then pour 1/4 cup of the batter on the pan. Cook for about 2 minutes, or until the top starts to get bubbly. Flip and cook for about 1 more minute until the other side is lightly browned.
TIP: Did you know you can also make crepes with pancake mix? That’s just one more reason to have this homemade mix handy. Especially when you’re craving strawberry crepes or savory breakfast crepes!
Favorite Pancake Toppings
- Melted butter
- Fresh berries (blueberries, raspberries, strawberries)
- Caramelized bananas
- Buttermilk syrup
- Homemade maple syrup
- Cinnamon pancake syrup
- Strawberry sauceorblueberry sauce
- Homemade whipped cream
- Nutella
- Nut butter
- Chocolate chips
Recipe FAQs
Is pancake mix just flour?
Nope. It is so much more than that. This pancake mix recipe combines a little sweetness, a touch of salt for balance, and leavening agents to make the pancakes extra airy and light.
Can I make this pancake mix gluten free?
Of course, however the texture will be slightly different. I would suggest a 1:1 gluten-free all-purpose flour (cup 4 cup is my preference). When cooking the pancakes, add 1 large egg.
Can I make this pancake recipe dairy free?
Absolutely! I have tried the recipe using water in its place and it still works. You can also try it with oat milk, almond milk, soy milk, or any nut milk you prefer.
Storing, Freezing + Reheating
- Storing the pancake mix: The great thing about this easy pancake mix is that the dry ingredients will stay fresh for up to 6 months if stored in an airtight jar. You can even extend it’s shelf life to 1 year by storing the mixture in the freezer.
- Freezing cooked pancakes:Once you’ve cooked the pancakes, you can store those in the freezer as well. Let them cool completely, then place in a zip top bag and freeze for use within 2 to 3 months.
- Reheating: When ready to eat, reheat in the microwave or toaster oven for 30 seconds.
Want even more breakfast recipe ideas? Trybreakfast cookies,crescent roll breakfast casserole, oreasy breakfast muffins.
Other Delicious Variations
- Sheet Pan Pancakes
- Blueberry Pancakes
- Cinnamon Roll Pancakes
- Apple Cinnamon Pancakes
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Homemade Pancake Mix
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Author: Jamielyn Nye
Say goodbye to box mixes! This easy pancake mix only requires 5 simple ingredients and can be made ahead of time. Store in the pantry and make soft and fluffy pancakes in just a matter of minutes!
Prep Time: 10 minutes mins
Cook Time: 10 minutes mins
Total Time: 20 minutes mins
Servings: 16
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Ingredients
Pancake Mix
- 4 cups (520 grams) all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup (50 grams) granulated sugar
- 4 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
For Cooking Pancakes
- 1 ½ cups milk
- 1 egg
- Dash vanilla extract , optional
For serving: Butter, Syrup, Fresh berries
Instructions
Pancake Mix
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Transfer to a large jar and store up to 6 months at room temperature or up to 1 year in the freezer.
For Cooking Pancakes
When ready to make pancakes, preheat a griddle to 325°F or heat a skillet over medium-high heat.
In a large bowl, mix 2 cups (or 260 grams) pancake mix, milk, egg, and vanilla, if desired, with a wooden spoon just until most of the lumps are gone and the batter is smooth. If it's too thick, add a little bit more milk
Coat the griddle (or skillet) with butter and pour 1/4 cup batter in circles. Cook 2 minutes, or until bubbles appear. Flip and cook 1 minute, or just until lightly browned.
Serve immediately or place pancakes on a baking sheet in the oven at 175°F to keep warm.
Notes
Substitutions: If you don’t have milk or eggs on hand, you can swap wwith 1 1/2 cups water. The taste and texture will change slightly, but it still works.
Storing the pancake mix: The great thing about this easy pancake mix is that it will stay fresh for up to 6 months if stored in an airtight jar. You can even extend it’s shelf life to 1 year by storing the mixture in the freezer.
Freezing cooked pancakes: Let cool and then place in a large zip-top bag. Place in freezer for use within 2 to 3 months. When ready to eat, reheat in the microwave or toaster oven for 30 seconds.
Nutrition
Serving: 2pancakes | Calories: 140kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 297mg | Potassium: 171mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 58IU | Calcium: 77mg | Iron: 2mg
Nutrition provided is an estimate. It will vary based on specific ingredients used.
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
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Categorized as: American, Breakfast, Freezer-Friendly, Kid-Friendly, Make Ahead, Sweet Breakfast
Jamielyn Nye is the founder and recipe creator at I Heart Naptime. She is also the author of the I Heart Naptime Cookbook. Here you will find easy family-friendly recipes for every occasion.
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23 comments
- Kris
Best birthday breakfast, candles and all! Love the mix idea, and the pancakes were delicious. I had a little batter left this morning, so will use it for scrambled egg and cheddar crepes for lunch :) Once again, thanks so much for all you share!
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- clare
This recipe is really good but some tips..
My kids don’t like it with the cracked egg. It’s very eggy! I tried doing double the mix and one egg and they still didn’t like it, we did it without the egg and they turned out perfect! They are not very sweet so keep that in mind!! Thanks for the recipe!- Reply
- Keri
Love this recipe! It’s so simple and the pancakes taste great! I use it at home and camping. If you forget or don’t have vanilla some maple syrup in the batter also tastes amazing!! I make a large batch and store it in the pantry. I’ve made this quite a few times now.
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- Haleemah
Hi, just to clarify, how many pancakes will the total amount of mix (4 cups flour) make?
Thank you
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- I Heart Naptime
About 1 cup of pancake mix makes about 4 pancakes. It also depends on how big or small you make your pancakes too.
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- Joy
Can l make this pancake mix w self rising flour? I’m concerned that baking powder & soda wil not mix evenly!
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- I Heart Naptime
I haven’t tried it with self rising flour. This is a great pancake mix that works well together. Let me know when you try it!
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- Whitney
Easy to make and the pancakes are so fluffy and delicious. I make it in double batches to store.
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- Pauline Zelkin
Sorry but I wanted to clarify the quantities. For 2 cups of mix, add 1-1/2 cups milk & an egg. Double that for all 4 cups? I know someone asked that but when I went to adjust the serving size from 16 to 8 it also halved the milk and egg. Thank you.
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- Jamielyn Nye
Yes that is correct. 1 1/2 cups of milk and an egg per 2 cups of flour. Sorry if that was confusing. Here’s another favorite recipe: https://www.iheartnaptime.net/buttermilk-pancakes/
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- Emily
Amazing and great to make ahead
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- I Heart Naptime
Thanks for your comment and review, Emily :)
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- Natalie
Is the 1 1/2c. of milk & 1 egg per 2cups of mix or per 1 cup of mix? I am thinking 2 but somewhere it mentioned 1cup wil make 4 pancakes which is all I want sometimes but it is difficult to divide an egg. Thanks
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- I Heart Naptime
It’s per 2 cups of mix :) You could always freeze the extras for an easy breakfast!
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- Natalie
Yeah, that is a good idea! Thank you.
- Suzy
The kids go crazy over these because it’s such an easy recipe for them to make too! Delish!
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- ROBIN
Excellent pancake mix. Just the right ratios!
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- Kati
These turned out delicious!! I ran out of boxed mix but wanted to make my daughters some heart shaped pancakes for Valentine’s Day and these were perfect!! I won’t buy the box mix again!!! It did make a ton of pancakes since I made smaller ones for my toddlers but they were delicious and I can freeze the extra! Thank you!
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- I Heart Naptime
Heart shaped pancakes are so fun for Valentine’s Day – love it! I’m so glad your family loved them, Kati!
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- Marie
These were perfect fluffy pancakes!
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- Jamielyn Nye
I’m so glad you enjoyed them!
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- wilhelmina
This is so easy to mix up and great to have on hand. It makes the best light and fluffy pancakes!
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- Christa
Was looking for a pancake recipe as the kids are asking for them almost daily. Delicious¡
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