Pancake Mix Chocolate Chip Muffins

Chocolate Chip Pancake Mix Muffins are a fun and easy to make breakfast. Made in 30 minutes from a packaged pancake mix and a handful of ingredients, plus sweet chocolate chips these muffins. These are delicious muffins will be a hit with everyone!

How to make Pancake Mix Muffins:

Ingredients: 

• pancake mix
• chocolate chips
• vanilla extract
• eggs
• milk
• granulated sugar
• vegetable oil

Instructions: 

1. Preheat oven to 350°F and line a 12 cup muffin pan with paper liners. Set the pan aside while you prepare the batter.
2.  In a large bowl whisk together the milk, eggs, vegetable oil and vanilla extract. 
3.  Add the pancake mix and sugar to the mixture and whisk until combined.
4.  Stir in the chocolate chips, reserving some to add to the muffin tops.
5.  Divide the batter between the muffin cups, filling almost to the top. Sprinkle the reserved chocolate chips on the top. 
6. Bake in the for 18-23 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. 

Can I use the “just add water” pancake mix?

Yes, any packaged pancake mix will work. You don’t need to change the recipe at all for different types of mix! I prefer using a mix that just needs water added as the muffins  a little bit more moist.

Substitutions and Variations: 

Use your choice of oil. Vegetable oil can be swapped for Canola oil. Either will work for this recipe.

No need to buy milk. Use can use whatever milk you have one hand. No need to change the measurements for 2% or skim. I do think whole milk gives a slightly richer flavor but these muffins are delicious no matter your choice. 

Choose your flavor. Chocolate chips are prefect for this recipe but there are so many options. Swap the chocolate chips for a one cup of any of the following: 

• white chocolate chips
• peanut butter chips
• blueberries
• strawberries
• bananas
• walnuts
• pecans

My Notes and Tips:

• Vanilla Extract is optional. but I really recommend adding it to the batter. The added flavor gives the muffins a homemade from scratch flavor. 
• This pancake mix muffin recipe makes muffins that are slightly more dense than regular muffins. They are halfway between the texture of a pancake and the texture of a muffin.

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Pancake Mix Chocolate Chip Muffins

Pancake Mix Chocolate Chip Muffins are a fun and easy twist on your every day muffin. It takes just 6 simple ingredients and a few minutes time to whip these up and get them baking in the oven. Customize them with your favorite flavors for muffins the whole family will love!

Course Breakfast

Cuisine American

Keyword Breakfast Muffins, Pancake Mix Chocolate Chip Muffins

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 23 minutes

Servings 12 muffins

Calories 155 kcal

Ingredients

• ¾ cup milk whole, skim or 2%
• 2 eggs large
• ¼ cup vegetable oil or canola oil
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 cups pancake mix
• ⅓ cup granulated sugar
• ¾ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a 12-cup muffin pan with cupcake liners, if desired, or spray the pan with nonstick spray.
2. Whisk the milk, eggs, oil, and vanilla extract in a large bowl.

3. Add the pancake mix, sugar and almost all of the chocolate chips whisk until combined. Reserve a few chocolate chips for decorating the tops of the muffins in the next step.

4. Divide the batter between the muffin cups, filling almost to the top. Sprinkle the reserved chocolate chips on the top. 

5. Bake for 18-23 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

Recipe Notes

1. Pancake Mix: Any pancake mix will work for this recipe. Choose your favorite!
2. Milk: Whole milk will make the richest muffins, but 2% or nonfat milk will work fine too.
3. Oil: This adds moisture to the muffins. Use your favorite baking oil, like canola oil or vegetable oil.
4. Nutritional information is estimated. Amounts will vary based on ingredient choices and serving sizes.

Nutrition Facts

Pancake Mix Chocolate Chip Muffins

Amount Per Serving (1 muffin)

Calories 155 Calories from Fat 63

% Daily Value*

Fat 7g11%

Saturated Fat 3g19%

Trans Fat 0.01g

Polyunsaturated Fat 1g

Monounsaturated Fat 2g

Cholesterol 45mg15%

Sodium 127mg6%

Potassium 141mg4%

Carbohydrates 19g6%

Fiber 1g4%

Sugar 11g12%

Protein 4g8%

Vitamin A 124IU2%

Vitamin C 0.1mg0%

Calcium 77mg8%

Iron 1mg6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.