Easy Pancakes from Mix
Pancake mix does most of the work for you. Just add a couple of ingredients and you've got a stack of fluffy pancakes in 15 minutes.
Time
15 min
Difficulty
Easy
Serves
3–4 (makes about 10 pancakes)
Ingredients 4 items
- 2 cups pancake mix
- 1 egg
- 1 cup milk or water
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (plus more for the pan)
- Optional: Butter, Syrup or honey, Sliced bananas on top, Peanut butter spread on top, Cinnamon in the batter, Applesauce on the side
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Skillet or griddle
- Spatula
- Whisk or fork
Allergens: Contains Gluten (pancake mix), Eggs. Check mix label — some contain dairy. May contain Dairy if using milk.
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the pancake mix, egg, milk (or water), and oil. Stir until just combined — a few small lumps are fine. Don't overmix.
- Heat a skillet or griddle over medium heat. Add a small amount of oil or butter.
- Pour about ¼ cup of batter per pancake. Cook until bubbles form on the surface and the edges look set, about 2–3 minutes.
- Flip with a spatula. Cook the other side for 1–2 minutes until golden brown.
- Repeat with remaining batter, adding a little oil before each batch.
- Serve warm with butter, syrup, honey, or any toppings you have.
notes & tips
- Water works fine if you don't have milk. Milk makes them a little richer.
- Egg-free? Most pancake mixes work okay without the egg — the pancakes will be a bit flatter but still taste good. Add an extra splash of milk instead.
- Make extra. Leftover pancakes keep in the fridge for 3 days or freeze for a month. Reheat in the microwave (30 seconds) or toaster.
- Waffle variation: If you have a waffle iron, use the same batter.
- Add-ins: Stir blueberries, chocolate chips, or sliced bananas into the batter before cooking.