9 Tips for Making Boxed Pancake Mix Better (plus recipe)
With a few easy tips, turn boxed pancake mix into delicious just-like homemade pancakes every time.
Servings: 10 pancakes
Calories: 78kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 cups Krusteaz pancake mix (or similar) sifted or fluffed with a whisk
- 1⅓ cups milk or water
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
- ⅛ teaspoon ground cardamom
- ½ teaspoon almond extract
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- chocolate chips optional
- butter for brushing the griddle
Instructions
- Whisk together pancake mix and milk. Add spices and extracts and whisk to combine. Let rest for 5-10 minutes.
- Heat a griddle over medium heat and brush with butter. Using a ¼ cup scoop or measuring cup, scoop the batter onto the griddle. If adding chocolate chips, sprinkle them on top of the batter.
- Cook until bubbles form on the top and the edges are slightly brown. Flip and cook on the other side for 1-2 minutes until brown.
- Repeat with the remaining batter, buttering the griddle in between each batch.
Notes
Storage: To store pancakes, layer pancakes with parchment paper in between each pancake. Place in an airtight zipper top bag and keep in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
Freezing: To freeze pancakes, layer the pancakes with parchment paper separating each pancake. Place in an airtight freezer-safe bag and freeze for up to 2 months.
Reheating: Reheat pancakes in a toaster oven or the microwave. Frozen pancakes can be reheated from frozen.
Nutrition
Calories: 78kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 22mg | Sodium: 144mg | Potassium: 102mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 118IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 97mg | Iron: 0.4mg