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    5 Ingredient Pancake Bites

    Published: Aug 15, 2021 · Modified: Jul 4, 2024 by burntapple · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    Change up your regular pancake routine with these beautiful pancake bites! These bite-sized pancakes are perfect for busy mornings, brunches, or as a fun snack!

    pancake bites scattered with blueberries and chocolate chips. There are also some apple slices on the platter. While some of the pancakes are golden brown, others are a darker brown. a cup of maple syrup is on the sheet with the pancakes.

    What are pancake bites?

    Pancake bites are the mini versions of regular pancakes. I bought a box for the kids at Sprouts and the kids fell in love with the concept. The only problem is they ate them at an alarmingly fast rate and wanted more. So the next trip I bought four boxes and it didn't even last a week.

    I decided to make them some homemade ones and they absolutely loved them! And they were surprisingly easy to make. So let's get started on yours!

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    • What are pancake bites?
    • Ingredients
    • Instructions
    • Substitutions
    • Variations
    • Equipment
    • Storing
    • Serving
    • FAQ
    • 5 Ingredient Pancake Bites Recipe
    a variety of pancake muffin bites arranged on a plate.

    Ingredients

    You need just a few simple ingredients to make your pancakes! Grab:

    • self rising flour
    • granulated sugar
    • milk
    • egg
    • butter

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease your molds or pan and set aside.
    • In a bowl, stir together all ingredients. Drop a teaspoon or two of dough into each cake pop, muffin or egg mold.
    • Bake at 350 degrees for 12-15 minutes or until pancakes spring back lightly when pressed or a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake pop comes out clean.
    • Remove from oven and allow pancake bites to cool for several minutes before moving to a wire rack to finish cooling completely.

    Substitutions

    You can make some simple substitutions for dietary preferences and needs including:

    • Gluten free: Substitute gluten free self rising flour.
    • Keto: To make low carb pancakes, substitute keto self rising flour.
    • Dairy free: Use dairy free butter and dairy free milk
    • Vegan: You will want to substitute plant based butter and plant based milk. You will also want to use egg replacer in place of the eggs. you can make pancake bites without eggs by using a flax egg (1 tablespoon ground flaxseed mixed with 3 tablespoons water) or an egg replacer suitable for baking.

    Variations

    In place of plain pancakes you can also add some different flavors including:

    • Blueberry: Add about ¼-½ cup blueberries to the batter prior to baking.
    • Chocolate Chip: Add ½ cup chocolate chips to the batter
    • Lemon: Add zest of one lemon to the batter. Add 2 teaspoons poppyseeds for lemon poppyseed version.
    • Cinnamon: Add 1 teaspoon cinnamon to the batter
    • Cinnamon Apple: Add 1 teaspoon cinnamon and ¼-½ cup thinly diced apples to the batter.

    Equipment

    A lot of what makes these pancakes unique is the mold you use. You have several options including a stovetop pan, or these molds you can use for baking.

    Storing

    Your pancake bites can be stored in an air tight bag for several days in the refrigerator or at room temperature. Pancake bites also freeze well. Place them in a single layer on a baking sheet and freeze until solid. Then transfer to a freezer-safe bag or container. They can be frozen for up to 3 months. Reheat from frozen in the microwave or oven.

    Serving

    Should you dip your pancake bites or drizzle syrup over your pancake bites? Either or is fine. We suggest dipping or drizzling your pancake bites in:

    • Maple syrup
    • Fruit syrups
    • Caramel
    • Chocolate (white or chocolate)
    • Nutella
    • Biscoff
    A tray of blueberry pancake bites recipe with chocolate chips on a wooden table.

    FAQ

    Can I use pancake mix for pancake bites?

    Yes, you can use pancake mix for a quicker option. Prepare the batter according to the package instructions and follow the same steps for baking.

    How do I prevent pancake bites from sticking to the pan?

    Ensure you generously grease the muffin tin or use a silicone mold to prevent sticking. If using a metal muffin tin, non-stick spray or butter works well.

    Can I add protein powder to the batter?

    Yes, you can add protein powder to the batter to boost the protein content. Replace a portion of the flour with protein powder, and adjust the liquid as needed to maintain the right consistency.

    What can I use if I don't have pancake bite molds?

    You can use a mini muffin pan if you don't have pancake molds.

    pancake bites scattered with blueberries and chocolate chips. There are also some apple slices on the platter. While some of the pancakes are golden brown, others are a darker brown. a cup of maple syrup is on the sheet with the pancakes.

    5 Ingredient Pancake Bites Recipe

    Traci Wennerholm
    Discover how to make delicious pancake bites with this easy recipe. Perfect for breakfast or snacks, these mini pancakes are versatile, customizable, and fun to make. Enjoy with your favorite toppings!
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time 15 minutes mins
    5 minutes mins
    Total Time 25 minutes mins
    Course Breakfast, Snack
    Cuisine American
    Servings 24 bites
    Calories 69 kcal

    Equipment

    • pancake bites mold

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 cups cup self rising flour
    • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
    • 1 ¼-1 ½ cup milk
    • 1 whole egg
    • 4 tablespoons butter melted

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease your molds or pan and set aside.
    • In a bowl, stir together all ingredients until well combined.
    • Drop a teaspoon or two of dough into each cake pop, muffin, or egg mold.
    • Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the pancake bites spring back lightly when pressed or a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
    • Remove from the oven and allow the pancake bites to cool for several minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

    Notes

    Preparing Pancake Bites:
    Air Fryer pancake bites: Just place your silicone mold into the air fryer. Cook at 350 degrees for 12-15 minutes. 
    Pancake bites instant pot or pressure cooker version: Add one cup of water to the stainless steel insert. you can stack 2-3 of the molds on top of each other. Cook on high pressure for 6-8 minutes. 
    Oven: The OG method of cooking pancake bites is easy too! Just bake the gluten free pancake bites for 12-15 minutes at 350 degrees. 
    See notes in post for substitutions, variations and storing. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 69kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 2gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 7mgSodium: 22mgPotassium: 38mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 88IUCalcium: 24mgIron: 0.1mg
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