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    Blueberry Muffins with Pancake Mix

    Published: May 3, 2023 · Modified: Feb 19, 2025 by Sula · This post may contain affiliate links · 34 Comments

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    There’s nothing quite like a freshly baked muffin. But what if you’re missing a key ingredient, like flour or baking powder? You can use pancake mix for an easy substitution!

    Start with pancake mix and simply add a little sugar, butter, milk, and an egg. And I wanted to make blueberry muffins with my pancake mix, so I added fresh blueberries and a little lemon zest.

    The result? Fluffy and delicious muffins, bursting with fresh blueberry taste in every bite.

    pancake mix blueberry muffins on a serving tray.
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    • Why you will love this Pancake Muffin Recipe
    •  Ingredients needed for Pancake Muffins
    • How to make Blueberry Muffins with Pancake Mix
    • Tips for making Muffins from Pancake Mix
    • Blueberry Pancake Muffins Variations
    • Serving Suggestions
    • How to store Pancake Mix Muffins
    • FAQs
    • More Recipes to satisfy your Muffin Craving
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    Why you will love this Pancake Muffin Recipe

    Using pancake mix reduces the measuring step a little, which makes these muffins a little more kid-friendly to make. I made them with my granddaughter, who loves to help with the mixing and spooning into the muffin tin.

    Its exactly the kind of recipe that makes wonderful memories with children. And, you have something delicious to eat when you’re done!

     Ingredients needed for Pancake Muffins

    ingredients: pancake mix, milk, butter, lemon, egg, sugar, and blueberries.
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    How to make Blueberry Muffins with Pancake Mix

    Simply stir together the dry ingredients: pancake mix and sugar. Then add the wet ingredients: egg, milk, and melted butter. Stir until just combined. This means as soon as the dry flour has disappeared, stop stirring.

    This is just as I do for my other muffin recipes, because over-stirring can result in tough, rather than tender, muffins.

    Now add in the blueberries and lemon zest.

    blueberries added to the bowl of batter.

    Technically, the lemon zest is optional, but when I made these without it, I could taste the “pancake” taste in these muffins. Adding a little lemon zest enhanced the blueberry flavor and also took away that pancake taste. The zest of about half a lemon is enough.

    Gently fold in the blueberries and lemon zest until they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.

    blueberries mixed into the batter.

    Line a muffin tin with paper liners and divide the batter to fill 12 muffin cups.

    dividing the batter between the muffin cups.

    Bake at 400F for 15 minutes.

    Allow to cool slightly, then remove from the muffin pan and enjoy right away or save for later.

    muffin tin filled with baked muffins.

    Tips for making Muffins from Pancake Mix

    As mentioned, I like to add lemon zest to help enhance the flavor and mask some of the “pancake” taste of the mix. I only used the zest of ½ a lemon per batch, but you could zest the whole lemon if you want even more lemony flavor.

    If using Kodiak or a similar high-protein pancake mix, consider adding about a teaspoon of vanilla to increase the sweetness profile.

    tray of blueberry muffins made with pancake mix.

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    Blueberry Pancake Muffins Variations

    I’ve made these muffins with 3 different types of pancake mix: Hungry Jack, Krusteaz, and Kodiak, so I am confident you can use whatever you have on hand!

    I will say that my 7-year-old taste tester noticed that the Kodiak pancake mix muffins were a little less sweet than the others. I think I might add a little vanilla the next time I make them with Kodiak. They were still yummy, and I love that the Kodiak mix is higher in protein, so you can feel the muffins are a little bit healthier.

    I didn’t add any streusel to these muffins, in the interest of keeping it simple. But a sprinkling of coarse sugar on top before baking might be a delightful addition to the muffin top. 😁

    a tray piled with blueberry muffins made with pancake mix.

    Serving Suggestions

    Pancake mix muffins are yummiest when served warm, right from the oven. I think they’re delicious as-is, but feel free to add a little butter, honey, or whatever you like on your muffins. 🥰

    When having a muffin the next day, I like to use 10 seconds in the microwave to deliver that warmth.

    How to store Pancake Mix Muffins

    These muffins should be kept in an airtight container at room temperature for just a couple days. If you plan to keep them longer, I recommend freezing them for later.

    FAQs

    What is the secret to moist muffins?

    Muffin ingredients come down to two types: wet and dry. In the dry ingredients, it is important they all be in the correct proportions. Using pancake mix takes care of that for us!
    For wet ingredients, we use only milk and melted butter. Some mixes might work better with oil substituted for some or all of the butter, so if your muffins seem a little dry that is worth trying. Also, if the muffin batter seems dry even before baking, you can add an extra splash of milk or even water to the mix. If you read the reviews below, several people have shared their tweaks and state how forgiving this recipe is!

    How do you keep blueberry muffins from getting soggy?

    The biggest risk for soggy muffins is from using frozen blueberries. Frozen berries release a lot of liquid, which will get into the batter unevenly. Use fresh blueberries, gently fold them into the batter, and do not over mix.

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    Muffins With Pancake Mix

    Pancake mix is a delicious shortcut to make blueberry muffins, so easy and fast!
    Prep Time10 minutes mins
    Cook Time15 minutes mins
    Total Time25 minutes mins
    Course: Breakfast
    Cuisine: American
    Servings: 12
    Calories: 150kcal
    Author: Sula

    Ingredients

    • 2 ½ cups pancake mix
    • ½ cup sugar
    • 1 egg
    • ¾ cup milk
    • ¼ cup butter melted (½ stick)
    • 1 ½ cup blueberries
    • 1 teaspoon lemon zest about half a lemon

    Instructions

    • To prep: preheat oven to 400F and line a muffin tin with 12 paper liners.
    • In a large bowl, stir together the pancake mix and sugar. Then add the milk, egg, and melted butter. Mix until just combined (when the dry flour disappears).
      2 ½ cups pancake mix, ½ cup sugar, 1 egg, ¾ cup milk, ¼ cup butter
    • Now add the blueberries and lemon zest. Fold (gently stir) into the batter, just until the blueberries are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
      1 ½ cup blueberries, 1 teaspoon lemon zest
    • Divide the batter into the 12 liners in the muffin tin. The liners will be a little more than ¾ full.
    • Bake the muffins for 15 minutes. The batter will be cooked through and tops will be lightly brown.
    • Cool slightly in the pan, then remove to enjoy right away or cool completely before storing.

    Notes

    If your pancake mix is high protein, it is probably a little less sweet. The addition of a little vanilla will help enhance the flavor of your muffins without adding more sugar.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 150kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 45mg | Sodium: 178mg | Potassium: 98mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 240IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 82mg | Iron: 0.5mg

    Nutrition values are estimates only, using online calculators. Please verify using your own data.

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    1. Brianna

      November 27, 2024 at 8:40 pm

      5 stars
      So I’ve used this recipe twice! Once for the original and the other time to make Apple Cinnamon pancake muffins instead (Simply subbing out blueberries and adding some cinnamon.) Both came out great, with some minor tweaks but I’m so glad I came across this recipe! Thank you for sharing it with us!

      Reply
      • Sula

        November 27, 2024 at 10:01 pm

        I love the apple cinnamon variation! Thanks for the kind review!

        Reply
    2. Harriett

      July 05, 2024 at 12:24 am

      5 stars
      I made these with chopped nectarines. This recipe is truly very forgiving. I used about 1/2 tsp vanilla, no lemon zest, about 1/3 cup sugar and 1 cup liquid, which was half almond milk and half water. That’s because I had that much almond milk left. I thought the batter was too stiff with 3/4 cup. The mix was for buttermilk pancakes. The muffins turned out light as air and delicious. I hate to bake, but I’ll be doing this again.

      Reply
      • Sula

        July 07, 2024 at 8:06 pm

        Oh I do love nectarines, I'm going to give that a try - thank you for sharing your tweaks!

        Reply
      • Rhonda Strickland

        July 11, 2024 at 11:52 am

        I'm not sure who had the clever idea of adding the ingredients in the directions but THANK YOU!!!

        Reply
        • Sula

          July 12, 2024 at 12:52 pm

          You are very welcome!

          Reply
    3. Cathy W

      June 06, 2024 at 11:13 pm

      My batter came out extremely thick! Almost like a dough! Any idea what happened? I measured and leveled everything!

      Reply
      • Sula

        June 07, 2024 at 11:39 am

        It might be a variation of the pancake mix you used - what brand is it? You could always add a dash of milk of the batter seems too impossibly thick.

        Reply
    4. Laura

      January 21, 2024 at 8:45 am

      5 stars
      Iove them!!! I did add a 1/2 a cup of water because the mix looked way to dry without it they came out fabulous! thank you on to pumpkin spice muffins next!

      Reply
      • Sula

        January 21, 2024 at 8:51 am

        Sounds fun - let me know how the pumpkin spice flavor works out!

        Reply
    5. Kellie

      November 03, 2023 at 11:21 pm

      I absolutely loved this! I thought to myself tonight- I’m really craving a pumpkin chocolate chip muffin… but I only have pumpkin pancake mix and chocolate chips.

      I looked up “pancake mix muffins” and landed here… thinking there’s no way it could be this easy… so I gave it a try. I have to say that this recipe is extremely forgiving!

      I had about 2 cups of pumpkin pancake mix, so the other half cup was just almond flour. I added a bit of maple syrup in the melted butter, and used date sugar for the half cup of sugar. Oh, I also didn’t have any eggs, so I did a flax-egg, and I didn’t have milk either, so I just used about a whole cup of vanilla yogurt (with a dash of added vanilla extract). Of course I added dark chocolate chips and I even sprinkled the tops with chia seeds, turbinado sugar and salt.

      Anyways, despite all of those deviations from the recipe…these turned out absolutely divine. Thank you!!!

      Reply
      • Sula

        November 04, 2023 at 10:48 am

        Thank you Kellie and I LOVE all the adjustments you made. You're right, it's very forgiving, and anyone can do it!! Thank you so much for sharing your experience!

        Reply
    6. Sandhya Ramakrishnan

      June 11, 2023 at 11:18 pm

      5 stars
      This is just perfect! I love how easy it is to make and this is the perfect recipe to teach my son to make over the summer. I loved the flavor and it is perfect as I always have way too much pancake flour in the pantry.

      Reply
      • Sula

        June 14, 2023 at 4:33 pm

        Yes I always seem to have leftover pancake mix, and these muffins are the perfect way to use it!

        Reply
        • Jessica Waldron

          October 11, 2023 at 4:51 pm

          I have a question, the pancake mix with just add water, do you not add water and replace that with the milk? or do you add milk and water? that would be too moist I think but I wanted to ask. I also want to know if I could use vanilla extract instead of lemon zest. I don't have lemon zest.

          Reply
          • Sula

            October 11, 2023 at 6:05 pm

            Correct, you are adding milk, not water. Adding both would be too much liquid. Yes, you could add a little vanilla extract for flavor, I think a teaspoon would be about right.

            Reply
    7. Erica

      May 09, 2023 at 12:11 pm

      5 stars
      These taste so much like my grandmother's blueberry muffins - now I guess I know what he real secret was! 🙂

      Reply
      • Sula

        May 11, 2023 at 7:23 am

        Ha- now you have the secret too!

        Reply
    8. laura

      May 08, 2023 at 1:04 pm

      5 stars
      SO EASY!! You really saved our morning with these pancake muffins!! WHEW!!

      Reply
      • Sula

        May 09, 2023 at 7:07 am

        It really does make the morning easy!

        Reply
    9. Anne

      May 07, 2023 at 7:12 am

      5 stars
      This is such an easy way to speed up making muffins, very clever! The muffins tasted amazing, very tender and moist.

      Reply
      • Sula

        May 09, 2023 at 7:07 am

        I'm so glad you enjoy them!

        Reply
    10. Jennifer

      May 07, 2023 at 7:08 am

      5 stars
      What a clever idea to use pancake mix! These are just about the easiest and tastiest muffins ever - so good and so easy! Love Love Love!

      Reply
      • Sula

        May 09, 2023 at 7:07 am

        Enjoy!

        Reply
    11. Sage Scott

      May 05, 2023 at 9:04 pm

      5 stars
      What a brilliant way to speed up muffin making -- pancake mix! I also love the lemon zest in these!

      Reply
      • Sula

        May 05, 2023 at 10:01 pm

        I love a good baking hack, don't you?

        Reply
        • Rose

          May 05, 2023 at 11:13 pm

          5 stars
          I love these blueberry muffins using pancake mix! my kids always request muffins in their lunch boxes, and I found this recipe to be very quick and easy!

          Reply
          • Sula

            May 06, 2023 at 8:32 am

            Yes they were a big hit with my granddaughter's first grade class!

            Reply
    12. Lisa

      May 05, 2023 at 8:20 am

      5 stars
      These pancake mix muffins were perfect for a grab-and-go breakfast to enjoy on the way to work.

      Reply
      • Sula

        May 05, 2023 at 10:34 am

        Yes, that's what I like too, something quick I can grab on my way out the door!

        Reply
    13. Jan

      May 04, 2023 at 4:15 pm

      5 stars
      A great idea for using heaps of pancake mix. I had wayy to many sitting in the pantry. Love it!

      Reply
      • Sula

        May 05, 2023 at 10:11 am

        Yes, I made these once by using up 2 different brands of pancake mix, so it's very useful for clearing out the pantry!

        Reply
    14. Sharon

      May 04, 2023 at 2:22 pm

      5 stars
      I think the blueberry season is my favorite of the whole year! And now we have this muffin recipe to add to the rotation. They came out lovely and the batch quickly disappeared. 🙂

      Reply
      • Sula

        May 05, 2023 at 10:09 am

        I'm with you on blueberry season - it's the best!

        Reply
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