Chocolate Chip Muffins made with Pancake Mix is a life hack that will change everything! Now you can whip up muffins in no time! They are fluffy, moist and jam packed with mini chocolate chips.
Pancake Mix Muffins
Using pancake mix to make this easy muffin recipe makes it even simpler. No measuring out salt or leavening agents because they’re already in the box saving you a few minutes of time and the hassle of washing measuring spoons.
You’re going to love this pancake mix muffin recipe because it’s so incredibly simple and delicious. All it takes is a few additional ingredient and mixing them together.
These chocolate chip muffins taste great and make a delicious and fun breakfast or snack to enjoy. I mean, who doesn’t enjoy chocolate chips? The name of this recipe should have been a warning for how good these little muffins would be! Don’t be surprised if you find them missing shortly after they’ve done baking. Muffins always taste great warm and the gooey melted chocolate chips will make them irresistible.
What’s in chocolate chip muffins?
- Pancake mix- Use the ‘just add water’ kind! This one already had the leavening agents you need. 🙂
- Granulated Sugar
- Egg
- Milk
- Butter- Melted! Alternatively you can use canola oil, if desired.
- Mini chocolate chips- I like the mini ones because it means you get chocolate bursts in every bite, but you could definitely use whatever kind of chocolate chips you prefer.
Tips for the perfect Chocolate Chip Muffins
The muffins really are so easy to make, there isn’t any specific order or way the batter needs to be mixed together. Stir all of the ingredients together by hand, use an electric hand mixer or stand mixer.
Definitely use liners in your muffin pan. Failing to use liners can leave you with a crispy outside, which isn’t what we want!
Hold off of placing extra chocolate chips on top of your muffins until after they bake. The muffins are baked at 400° and those exposed chocolate chips will get a little charred. Instead, as soon as they come out of the oven, place extra chips on top. The heat will melt the chocolate chips just enough to help them stick to the top and make things look pretty.
Can I Freeze Chocolate Chip Muffins?
Absolutely! Chocolate chip muffins do great in the freezer and can last up to 3 months if you keep them in an airtight container. To eat simply place them on the counter to thaw to room temperature for about 30 minutes to an hour.
How Can I Tell When the Muffins Are Done Baking?
When the muffins have completely cooked all of the way through a toothpick can be inserted and come out clean, with maybe a few crumbs or melted chocolate on it. If you notice any wet dough-like stuff on the toothpick- it needs a few more minutes (no more than a minute or two at a time) before rechecking.
You can also tell its finished cooking because if you press on the tops of the muffins with your finger, they should have a solid bounce to them and not feel soft enough to sink in.
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Recipes using Pancake Mix
Chocolate Chip Pancake Mix Muffins
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups pancake mix
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1 cup mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°.
- Take the large bowl and measure out and dump the pancake mix, sugar, egg, milk and butter into the bowl.
- Stir with the large spoon (or electric mixer) until there is no longer any dry pancake mix.
- Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Using a small spoon separate the batter into 12 lined muffin tins.
- Bake at 400° for 12-15 minutes.
- Enjoy!
PJ says
This looks great and so simple! Can’t wait to try it!
Karli Bitner says
I hope you love them, PJ! Thanks for the comment.
Stacy Gregory says
I love this recipe! These muffins were so easy to make and so delicious! I am easily overwhelmed when it comes to a lot of ingredients so I love this simple recipe!
Jackie Thorpe says
I absolutely love this recipe! Had to cook at lower temp for a few minutes to find cooking but was so soft, sweet and delicious. Even the hubby couldn’t believe it was pancake mix. Thank you!
Rachel says
These are so good…they only last a few hours..kid and adult approved. Great with coffee and some maple syrup drizzled on top.
Laurie Welsh says
try 425 for 5 minutes to crow muffins then turn down to 350 for the rest of the baking time
Laurie Welsh says
try 425 for 5 minutes to crown muffins then reduce heat to 350 for duration of the cooking time tooth pik clean
Christine says
I made it with Annie’s Organic pancake mix. I mixed in some sour cream. & Used coconut palm sugar. The results were excellent. Moist tender & full of flavor. I’ve used chocolate expresso chips, chocolate chips , blueberries. All came out great! Thanks for your recipe. Only a problem is I make them way too often!
Tricia says
Just made these with one twist – added 3 or 4 Tbsp cocoa & extra 1/4 cup of milk to make chocolate muffins. Surprisingly good muffins! For my personal taste I would leave out the sugar or do half the amount. Also, this made 12 HUGE muffins (using normal size muffin tins) – could easily get 16 medium size muffins from this recipe!