How to Make Homemade Instant Pancake Mix
Inside: Skip the boxed kind and make up your own batch of homemade pancake mix, made with just five ingredients including whole grain flour.
I like to make pancakes from scratch. But frankly, sometimes I don’t feel like hauling out all the ingredients. So I started making my own instant mix. Then all I need to do is add egg, milk, and butter, and we can have weekday pancakes without much fuss.
This recipe goes halfsies with all-purpose and whole wheat flour, but feel free to use all whole wheat or all-purpose if you prefer. I don’t add any added sugar to my homemade pancakes since my kids eat them with real maple syrup. If you like sweeter hot cakes, add a couple tablespoons of brown or white sugar to the mix.
Enjoy!
Homemade Instant Pancake Mix
Keep a batch of this homemade pancake mix on hand for easy, whole grain hot cakes anytime.
Ingredients
- 2 cups whole wheat flour, (or white whole wheat)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons baking powder
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Combine flours, brown sugar baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl and mix thoroughly.
- Transfer to an airtight jar or container.
To make a batch of pancakes, whisk 1 egg in a medium bowl. Add one cup of pancake mix, 1/2 cup milk (more if you prefer thinner batter), and 2 tablespoons melted butter (slightly cooled). Stir just until combined, do not overmix. Fold in any additional mix-in like blueberries, banana slices, or chocolate chips. While batter is resting, heat a griddle over medium heat and brush with butter. Scoop the batter onto the griddle in 1/4-1/3 cup portions, flip when top is bubbly and underside is lightly browned.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 20 Serving Size: 1/20 of recipeAmount Per Serving: Calories: 148Saturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 262mgCarbohydrates: 19gFiber: 2gProtein: 5g
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Just what I was looking for! You many pancakes in one batch? How many batches in the mix?
One batch (using one cup of mix) makes about five medium-large pancakes. There are roughly 4 batches in the whole mix. Hope that helps!
which butter shd i use?
Salted or unsalted, your choice!
What kind of jar is pictured here? I love that wooden lid.
Hi Amanda–looks like the ones shown here (from Timber Tops) aren’t available anymore, but these are very similar (Amazon Affiliate link): https://amzn.to/2yvxFNl
I haven’t tried your recipe, but I’ve been mixing dry ingredients of a favorite recipe and also adding butter, milk and an egg and it’s such a great time saver! You’ve inspired me to experiment with mixing larger batches of the dry ingredients and seeing how it turns out. Thanks for sharing!
You’ve changed the recipe and added brown sugar?? I think the recipe works really well without it. This is our favourite pancake recipe and the only one the kids will eat. Thank you!