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DIY Pancake Mix Recipe

by Laura Fuentes

January 1, 2018
updated May 12, 2023
5 from 29 votes
Simple pancake mix recipe - keep this on hand for quick and easy breakfast any day of the week!
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Do you ever want a homemade pancake mix that isn’t full of all of those unknown ingredients you get in the boxed versions? Let me show you how to make a homemade pancake mix so the next time you are running late but your kids are begging for pancakes, you can say YES to pancakes and watch their sleepy faces grin.

bags of pancake mix

Homemade Pancake Mix Recipe

There is something so wonderful about pancakes for breakfast! Our entire family loves breakfast foods. Breakfast for dinner is quite common, and if it were up to me, I could eat breakfast three times a day! One of our favorite breakfast meals is pancakes.

While everyone loves traditional fluffy pancakes, we also enjoy working with creative pancake ideas like

  • Cinnamon Roll Pancakes,
  • Banana Bread Pancakes, 
  • Eggnog Pancakes
  • Gluten-Free Pancakes

On the busiest mornings, it’s nice to be able to just grab a pre-made pancake mix, whip up a batch and get on with my day.

How to Make Pancake Mix

Move over boxed pancake mix! Today, I’m going to show you how to make your pancake mix ahead of time, and save it in a jar on your countertop. Now, you’ll be minutes away from pancakes, any time of day and you can feel confident serving it to your family because you know your homemade pancake mix has only the good stuff in it with no unnecessary ingredients!

While this recipe is all about the traditional fluffy pancakes, you can also find my homemade gluten-free pancake mix here.

four bowls of pancake mix ingredients

Becasue really, when you stop to think about it, what is really in that box? The basic ingredients for pancakes are all the same. So why not make your own boxed pancake mix? I finally did it, and let me tell you, I am never going back to the box! Not only are these mixes easy to put together, it ends up saving you money. You can even have your kids help out to make the mixes too so you can stock up your pantry!

And when it’s time to pull out your homemade mix and turn it into fluffy pancakes, here’s a quick video to show you how to make perfect pancake batter!

DIY Pancake Mix

Laura Fuentes
5 from 29 votes
Simple pancake mix recipe – keep this on hand for quick and easy breakfast any day of the week!
Servings: 6
Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Total Time 5 minutes mins

Ingredients

For the DIY Pancake Mix bag:

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 3 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • ½ to 1 teaspoon salt, depending on preference

To cook One DIY Pancake Mix Bag:

  • 1 ¼ cups milk
  • 1 egg
  • 3 tablespoons butter, melted (optional)

Instructions
 

  • In a zip bag or air-tight container, mix the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.

With a permanent marker, write on the outside of the bag to add:

  • (1 ¼) cups milk
  • (1) egg
  • (3) tablespoons butter, melted (optional)

To use DIY Pancake Mix:

  • Pour all the dry ingredients into a medium-size bowl. Add the milk, egg and butter, if using. Mix well to combine. Pour ¼ cup of pancake batter onto the pan or griddle over medium heat. Wait until bubbles form to flip.
  • Serve with fruit, syrup, or whatever else you prefer.

Notes

This recipe makes approximately 10 to 12 pancakes.
If you’re adding melted butter to your mixes, make sure to use unsalted butter (or lower the amount of salt you use per mix.)
You can substitute half the amount of all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour if desired.

Equipment

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Nutrition

Serving: 2-3 pancakesCalories: 127kcalCarbohydrates: 28.7gProtein: 3.2gFat: 0.3gSaturated Fat: 0.1gSodium: 393.5mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2.2g
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  1. Raji

    March 12, 2021 at 11:12 am

    5 stars
    Is it possible to use this mix without eggs?

    Reply
    • MOMables-Laura

      March 16, 2021 at 1:52 pm

      Hi Raji, you can replace the egg with 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce, a flax egg, or a commercial egg replacer.

      Reply
  2. Amy H

    May 02, 2020 at 7:41 pm

    5 stars
    Just found and made this recipe. Spot ON! Great texture and taste. Thank you for posting this recipe!

    Reply
    • MOMables - Laura

      May 04, 2020 at 4:33 pm

      Of course! I am glad you enjoyed them.

      Reply
  3. Luisa A

    April 27, 2020 at 5:35 pm

    5 stars
    Hi, for how long will the powder mix last?

    Reply
    • MOMables - Laura

      April 27, 2020 at 5:38 pm

      For best results, up to 3 months.

      Reply
  4. Nicole

    April 23, 2020 at 8:05 pm

    5 stars
    Can you make the recipe as stated then freeze the leftover pancakes?

    Reply
    • MOMables - Laura

      April 25, 2020 at 4:42 pm

      Absolutely, here is how to freeze pancakes step by step.

      Reply
  5. Robyn Windsor

    April 05, 2020 at 12:10 pm

    5 stars
    we loved this recipe! it is so much better than boxed mix. Can I use this mix for waffles as well? There would be a difference in wet ingredients I think.

    Reply
    • MOMables - Laura

      April 06, 2020 at 11:57 am

      to use this mix as waffles, I recommend increasing the liquid by approx 1/4 cup

      Reply
      • Jenn

        June 24, 2022 at 1:01 pm

        5 stars
        Mine were super runny

        Reply
        • MOMables-Laura

          June 24, 2022 at 4:32 pm

          Could be from the type of flour used or too much liquid.

          Reply
  6. Linda Delcamp

    April 04, 2020 at 2:06 pm

    5 stars
    I would like to make this pancake mix and would like to make a lot and store it in a big container. Can you make more than the plastic bag of it? How do I add the eggs, milk, etc. to make the batter?

    Reply
    • MOMables - Laura

      April 20, 2020 at 10:30 am

      Hi Linda, I recommend making this in separate batches, to keep the measurements exact. When you’re ready to make the pancakes, add 1 bag of the prepared pancake mix to a bowl followed by the eggs, milk, and melted butter.

      Reply
    • KC

      January 06, 2021 at 12:15 pm

      5 stars
      I was thinking about this- I am going to make like 5x batch, then for recipe just measure out 1 1/2 c of mix and add wet ingredients

      Reply
  7. Lisa Brooks

    March 29, 2020 at 10:39 am

    5 stars
    Omg thank you for this recipe. I made it the first time today and I love it and so does my 2 yo grandson! I did make one change tho… I used buttermilk instead of regular milk. I’m sure regular milk is just as delicious tho. Bye bye packages of store bought pancake mix.

    Reply
    • MOMables - Laura

      March 30, 2020 at 12:52 pm

      I’m so glad this worked out for you! It’s also my go-to for quick and easy mixing.

      Reply
  8. Debi Kelly

    December 10, 2019 at 10:41 pm

    5 stars
    All I have is rice milk but I make yogurt and have that… could I break down the protein strands with 1/2 c. rice milk into my 1 c. yogurt and sub that for the milk?
    I’m thinking yes.

    Reply
    • MOMables - Laura

      December 11, 2019 at 4:31 pm

      Debi, make the mix. When you go make pancakes, use rice milk instead of regular milk as written in the recipe. Enjoy!

      Reply
  9. MaJo

    August 10, 2019 at 2:58 pm

    5 stars
    Even better than the boxed version.
    Thanks for the recipe. My kids love it!!!

    Reply
  10. Angela

    June 28, 2019 at 9:52 am

    5 stars
    I’ve tried many different pancake recipes and this is a family favorite. I use whole wheat flour and they still come out perfect.
    Definitely recommend!

    Reply
  11. Lisa

    May 30, 2019 at 5:23 pm

    Can you replace water for the milk

    Reply
    • MOMables - Laura

      July 10, 2019 at 1:31 pm

      You can. Your pancakes won’t be as fluffy. The milk protein helps give them texture.

      Reply
  12. Marleen Rademacher

    January 05, 2019 at 2:31 pm

    How much dry ingredients and wet ingredients do I use to make 4 pancakes.

    Reply
    • MOMables - Laura

      January 08, 2019 at 1:24 pm

      1 bag yields 8-10 pancakes.

      Reply
    • Lyndee D.

      October 27, 2020 at 12:36 pm

      5 stars
      Ran out of pancake mix…..found this recipe and the kids love it! Adding it to the family recipe book. I did add some vanilla extract to it about 1.5t.

      Reply
  13. Eddie G

    December 16, 2015 at 10:49 am

    Thx.
    Saved me a trip out in the rain & cold to surprise my girlfriend with great homemade pancakes on her birthday.
    Merry Christmas !
    ☺

    Reply
  14. Eddie Gn

    December 16, 2015 at 10:45 am

    Thx for the homemade recipe.
    It’s rainy & cold outside and I wanted to

    Reply
  15. Penny

    December 05, 2015 at 8:27 pm

    I made these this morning with honey instead of sugar and they were fantastic. Our family of three ate the whole lot!

    Reply
    • Emilie Hebert

      December 18, 2015 at 4:28 pm

      I’m so happy to hear that your family loved them! Pancakes are our favorite :)

      Reply
  16. Cristina

    July 26, 2015 at 9:59 am

    5 stars
    Do you think I can save the mixes in the freezer? I read some people do that with flour, so it can last longer.

    Reply
    • MOMables

      July 30, 2015 at 11:58 am

      for sure!

      Reply
  17. liz

    June 26, 2015 at 8:31 pm

    5 stars
    What would you recommend using to make this gluten free?

    Reply
    • MOMables

      June 28, 2015 at 7:06 pm

      Use King Arthur Flour AP Gluten free flour mix. Enjoy!

      Reply
  18. Lindsay

    June 08, 2015 at 12:56 pm

    5 stars
    Where did you find this recipe? Would love to thank the creator as my kids love it

    Reply
    • MOMables

      June 10, 2015 at 6:02 pm

      It’s my recipe. The same recipe I use to make regular pancakes but I pre-bag it so I don’t have to measure. I’m glad your kids enjoyed it.

      Reply
  19. Alivia

    August 11, 2014 at 11:33 pm

    5 stars
    Can you substitute vegetable oil for the butter? If so, how much? My son has a dairy allergy, but love pancakes and this recipe is much easier than the one I use now. Thanks!

    Reply
    • MOMables

      August 12, 2014 at 8:55 am

      absolutely. 1:1

      Reply
  20. nicole

    July 23, 2014 at 6:08 pm

    5 stars
    Have you ever made this in a huge batch and then kept it in a large container instead of individual baggies? If so, once it’s all mixed do you know how much to measure out? Thanks

    Reply
    • Nana

      July 27, 2019 at 12:17 pm

      5 stars
      This is my question too, although stated a different way. I made a 3x batch of dry ingredients. I want to scoop them into baggies like the picture shows. There seems to be no measurements for *exactly* how much to put in each baggie. I could take the next 30 mins dividing each ingredient by three, converting each measurement to a common measure, adding them together, then converting them back to know how much mix to put in each baggie – OR the OP can tell us how much she puts in each bag. Not trying to be rude, I just have 2 grandkids complaining their breakfast is taking forever because I’m rereading and rereading trying to find the information. Thank you.

      Reply
  21. caroline bowman

    June 14, 2014 at 8:34 am

    5 stars
    Has anyone ever tried to make mini muffins out of these? I’d love to try cooking up sausage, putting it in mini muffin tins and pouring the mix over then sausage and baking. I’m not sure what temps to bake for how long and if it would work.

    Reply
  22. Jen

    May 21, 2014 at 6:28 am

    5 stars
    This recipe rocks! I will never go back to boxed mixes again.
    I replaced 1 cup of white flour for whole weat to bump up the protein, and fiber.

    Thanks again

    Reply
  23. Susan

    May 14, 2014 at 11:12 pm

    5 stars
    Can this be adjusted for waffles and how?

    Reply
    • MOMables

      May 18, 2014 at 10:13 pm

      We have a waffle mix coming out soon. Different recipe. I haven’t tested it with this one.

      Reply
  24. Eryn

    April 09, 2014 at 8:16 am

    5 stars
    How long would each of the bags last in the pantry? I am an expiration date freak :).

    Reply
    • MOMables

      April 09, 2014 at 10:10 pm

      2 months? It will really depend in the expiration date of your ingredients. They are basic and then you mix with fresh.

      Reply
  25. Esmeralda

    February 24, 2014 at 8:34 am

    I have a tiny family (just 3 of us). What are the portions for cutting this recipe in half? Would it still call for 1 egg? P.S. I’m terribly, horrible at math (fractions: yikes!)!

    Reply
  26. RK

    February 10, 2014 at 1:50 pm

    5 stars
    Is there a way to make this eggless?

    Reply
    • Kathryn

      February 10, 2014 at 4:13 pm

      5 stars
      you can replace eggs with applesauce/bananas/yogurt in a lot of desserts/breads…I wonder if that would work with pancakes?!

      Reply
      • MOMables

        February 11, 2014 at 9:59 am

        you can replace the eggs with flax eggs.

        Reply
      • Rachel

        January 16, 2016 at 7:16 am

        Not this particular recipe, but I’ve replace many pancake recipes with applesauce or bananas (also done flax eggs). I think it’s 1 banana or 1/2 cup applesauce per egg, but I Google it each time to be sure.

        Reply
  27. Rebecca

    February 10, 2014 at 11:27 am

    This is great; thank you for sharing! My girls eat pancakes on a very regular basis, and I’ll feel better about feeding this homemade version.

    Does anyone out there know if soy milk will work in place of milk? We had allergies in our home, and soy milk became or drink of choice as a result. Any thoughts appreciated!

    Reply
    • Michelle

      February 10, 2014 at 11:44 am

      Rebecca, you can use soy milk as a substitution for cows milk without any problems in this recipe! Hope you enjoy it!

      Reply
  28. Karin

    February 10, 2014 at 11:21 am

    Love this recipe!! Going home to put it together!!! I am not sure if I am reading this right , in your ingredients I don’t see sugar, but in the instructions it said to included sugar in the dry mix. Is sugar optional and if so how much?

    Thank you!!
    K

    Reply
    • Michelle

      February 10, 2014 at 11:37 am

      Karin, it is 1 Tablespoon per bag, and the recipe has been adjusted. :)

      Reply
  29. Lydi

    February 10, 2014 at 11:20 am

    This is great! I have one question though. If you were to double or triple this to put into a container – how many cups would you scoop out to mix with the milk, eggs and butter to make the 6 servings?

    Reply
    • Michelle

      February 10, 2014 at 11:50 am

      Lydi, honestly I’ve never tried to put it into a container. I just reuse the bags over and over again :) You could try to measure it out the dry ingredients to figure out the yield.. however you would have to sift everything to make sure you get an even amount of all the items per batch, and even then I’m not sure if it would work perfectly.

      Reply
  30. Wendy

    February 10, 2014 at 11:19 am

    There is no sugar listed in the ingredients but it is in the directions. Just wondering how much. Thanks :)

    Reply
    • Michelle

      February 10, 2014 at 11:35 am

      Wendy, it is 1 Tablespoon. Thanks for pointing that out! It has been fixed:)

      Reply
  31. elva

    February 10, 2014 at 11:17 am

    does not indicate how much sugar to use, but in the directions it ask to combine salt & SUGAR….

    Thanks!

    Reply
    • Michelle

      February 10, 2014 at 11:34 am

      Elva, thanks for pointing that out– it is 1 Tablespoon!

      Reply

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