Name: Weekday Pancakes from a Homemade Mix
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 6 8 pancakes
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cups flour (all purpose, whole wheat, or a combo of the two); 3 tablespoons sugar; 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; Basic Pancakes; 1 egg; 1 1/2 cups milk; 2 tablespoons melted butter or oil; Mix ingredients together, and cook on griddle over medium heat.

Homemade Pancake Mix for Busy Mornings

Make a quick and easy homemade pancake mix, then add what you need in the morning to save time on busy mornings!

Prep10 min

Cook5 min

Total15 min

Serves6 8 pancakes

Published 27 Feb 2012

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Prepping a simplehomemade pancake mixahead will ease the chaos on busy mornings, helping you get an easy and delicious breakfast on the table in no time!

two clear mason jars with metal lids, dry powdered ingredients inside, and tape attached.

What makes a mix or box of pre-measured dry ingredients so appealing? Cake, muffins, pancakes—there’s just something about a mix that makes the process seem so much simpler. This verysimple homemade pancake mix can be prepped in no timeand will give you another “quick breakfast” toolfor busy mornings.

For this mix, simply measure out the dry ingredients for your recipe into a mason jar andlabel the jar with what else the recipe needs—wet ingredients, baking temperature, and baking time. So easy!

stack of pancakes on a white plate with syrup being poured over on a white and green towel.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

I love making homemade mixes because I know exactly what’s in them. Mixes for homemade waffles and ranch dressing are two that I always try to have in the pantry, too!
The mixes take just a few minutes to put togetherand can be done in batches for an easy meal prep session.
Noting the final cooking instructions right on the jar saves even more time when you’re ready to cook these pancakes—no cookbook or recipe to pull out!

Recipe Ingredients

Flour –all-purpose, whole wheat, or a combo of the two
Sugar
Baking powder
Salt

See the recipe card below for full information on ingredients and quantities.

three mason jars with white plates, silver forks, and pancakes on a place on a flowered tablecloth.

How to Make Homemade Pancake Mix

Put all dry ingredients into a jar.
Place the lid on the jar, tighten, and shake to mix the dry ingredients.
Note the wet ingredients and final cooking instructions on the side of the jar.

Recipe FAQs

What can I add to pancake mix?

You can add a few yummy additions to the dry pancake mix, like cinnamon, pumpkin pie seasoning, dry fruit, nuts, or chocolate chips. Store in a cool place. Don’t add things like fresh fruit or anything else that could spoil until you’re actually making the pancakes themselves.

How long does homemade pancake mix last?

This will last a good while in your pantry since it’s a bunch of dry ingredients in a sealed container! Flour typically lasts for about 6 to 8 months, so I’d use the pancake mix within that span of time after making it.

Can I make more than one batch at a time?

Make as many batches of this mix as you’d like to get ahead of meals. Just double, triple, or multiply the recipe ingredients by however many batches you’re making and store each in a separate jar.

homemade dry pancake mix in two mason jars.

Expert Tips

Make as many batches of this mix as you’d like to get ahead of meals. Justdouble, triple, or multiply the recipe ingredients by however many batches you’re makingand store each in a separate jar.
If you love creative and tasty spins on classic pancakes, try myBlueberry PancakesandBanana Pancakes.
I love having homemade mixes on hand, so I alsoprep ahead mixes for waffles,cornbread,muffins, andbiscuits. Try it with any recipe!
I normallywrite out my label on masking tape and stick it to the outside of the jar; it comes off easily when washed.

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Weekday Pancakes from a Homemade Mix

How to make a simple homemade pancake mix, plus instructions on how to make the mix into pancakes for your busy weekday mornings.

Ingredients

In your mason jar, combine:

2 cups flour (all purpose, whole wheat, or a combo of the two)

3 tablespoons sugar

2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

For your label, write:

Instructions

To make the homemade pancake mix:: Add the dry ingredients to a quart-sized mason jar (flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt).

To make the homemade pancake mix:: Repeat with more dry ingredients and more jars to make up enough jars for a month of weekday pancakes (4 in my house, we have pancakes once a week), and add the lids.

To make the homemade pancake mix:: Write out a label, and stick it to the jar (thick masking tape works great to write labels on).

To make the homemade pancake mix:: Store until your busy weekday morning.

To make the pancakes :: When that busy morning comes, just pour the contents of the jar into a medium bowl.

To make the pancakes :: Make a well in the center, add all of the wet ingredients as listed on the label (egg, oil, and milk), and whisk together. Cook on a well-greased griddle, skillet, or cast iron pan over medium heat, until golden-brown on both sides.

To make the pancakes :: Serve with your go-to pancake topping, such as maple syrup, yogurt, honey, or berries.

Notes

If using whole wheat flour, you will need to add a few tablespoons more milk so that the batter is thin enough to pour. Use masking tape for the label. It will stay on and is easily removed when washing the jar. Try making mixes of any recipe for prepping ahead meals—just mix, label, and store dry ingredients and add the rest when ready to cook! Be creative and add other dry ingredients to the mix when prepping or wet ingredients when cooking. Try flavors like vanilla or cinnamon, fresh or dried fruits, or chocolate chips and nuts.

Nutrition

Calories256

Carbohydrates41

Cholesterol45

Fat7

Fiber1

Protein7

Saturated fat4

Sodium435

Sugar9