Pancake Mix Recipe & Funfetti Pancakes

Homemade Funfetti Pancakes

Whenever we run out of pancake mix I usually make a run to the store. But not this time. I made my own pancake mix and it is super yummy. Much better and healthier than the store bought version and I always have these ingredients on hand in my pantry.

 


I found this empty container which usually houses my measuring cups and spoons but I use them so often they almost never make it back into the storage container anyway so it wouldn't be missed. I wrote the recipe and directions right on the container to make it easy for me to make a new batch when I run out or when I am cooking up a batch for breakfast.

Pancake Mix
- 4 cups of flour
- 3 Tbsp baking powder
- 3 Tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tsp baking soda

Add these all together to a container and mix until all is well combined.

As far as the flour goes I usually like to mix most recipes with at least one cup of whole wheat flour since it doesn't change the taste by much and usually goes unnoticed by my kiddos.


Directions for making batter: Yields about five 4" pancakes. 

- 1 cup of pancake mix
- 1 egg
- 1 cup of milk or buttermilk or make your own homemade buttermilk (mix 1 cup of milk with 1 Tbsp lemon juice or white vinegar.let that sit for 10 minutes or so before use)
- 1 Tbsp of oil

To make these Funfetti Pancakes simply add to your batter:
- 1 tsp of vanilla extract (almond works well too)
- about 1/2 cup of sprinkles

The best sprinkles to use for this are cylinder sprinkles. These are the oblong shaped ones. They last better in the batter and don't bleed through. If all you have on hand are the round little ones like I did. I suggest adding them in as late as possible, I would wait until the batter is already on the pan and add in the sprinkles at that point. Otherwise these bleed into the batter terribly. Doesn't change the taste but it doesn't look as pretty.

I really recommend the buttermilk or homemade version for a nice flavor and extra fluffiness for your pancakes.

Cooking Instructions:
- Preheat a large pan or griddle. Grease your pan with cooking spray if your pan isn't non stick.
- Spoon the batter into pan. I usually use a soup ladle to keep the amounts even and it makes about a 4" almost perfectly round pancake.
- Cook for about 2-3 minutes until golden brown. A good indication is when you see bubbles the bubbles appear.
- Flip and cook for another 1-2 minutes.
- Repeat until all your batter is done

Serve alone, with butter, syrup or your favorite topping and enjoy. Cut out fun shapes with cookie cutters for your little ones. They sure find anything shaped so much more enjoyable and I love seeing the smiles it brings on their little faces. Plus, whatever gets them to eat, right. I'll give you the link for the ones I purchased from Amazon, they're a great value and bring so many choices which are great for holidays. Disclosure: Link is an affiliate link, If you make a purchase I earn a small percentage as a profit. There is no extra cost to you. Your support for this SAHM is appreciated.