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There is something so wonderful about freshly made pancakes for breakfast. They are just oh-so-good. However, sometimes your mornings are too hectic, you are running late, and you just don’t have the time to make homemade pancakes from scratch. Breakfast turns into whatever can be made the fastest! But here we can show you how to freeze your pancakes, making breakfast simple and therefore making your morning routine go even smoother.
The key to freezing your pancakes is to freeze them separately. By putting them one by one on a baking sheet and placing them into the freezer, they will not stick to each other when you are ready to eat them. We always keep a bag of pancakes in our freezer for those days when no one feels like cooking. :)
The best part about making homemade pancakes is that you can tailor it to your family’s needs and allergies. On the day you are meal planning, or even on a day you are already making pancakes, double or triple your batch, and you can freeze the leftovers. Leftover pancakes make a great breakfast or lunch for another day!
Maybe you are a muffin person. Make these Strawberry Muffins and then you can learn how to freeze them, too.
How to Freeze Pancakes
- Category: Breakfast
Ingredients
- Your favorite pancake recipe (regular or gluten-free)
- Parchment paper
- Baking sheet
- Freezer-safe bag or container
- Permanent marker
Instructions
- Make your favorite pancakes and allow them to fully cool.
- Put the pancakes on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet.
- Place the baking sheet in the freezer for at least 1 hour, or until fully frozen.
- Once the pancakes are completely frozen, you can remove them from the baking sheet and place them inside your freezer-safe bag or container.
- Label your bag or container with a permanent marker.
- When you’re ready to eat the pancakes, remove the desired number and reheat them in either the microwave, toaster oven, or the oven until warm.
Hi, Laura! This is awesome. Thanks! What if I want to pack it for lunch for my son? Should I warm it before putting it in his lunch box to eat 4 hours later?
I usually lightly toast ours and then pack. Enjoy!
I am an older single man-70 years young—-:)–I love to cook but find I am wasting a lot of food these days because I don’t eat that much. I followed your freezing method and it is ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC!–Fresh pancakes without having to measure, make a mess and clean up every time I eat pancakes.-I haven’t tried the toaster method but have had good luck zapping in microwave for about 30 secs. let sit for a few minutes flip them over and zap for another 30 secs. seems to work for me. Keep up the good work–You have a nice smile–I bet your daughter is beautiful!!!
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I’m glad this worked for you!
I freeze pancakes, cookies, brownies, etc. on cooling racks before placing them in freezer safe bags. They don’t stick and I don’t have to use parchment paper. I made your pancake recipe and blueberry syrup recipe this morning. Both were big hits. Thank you.
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My baby has an egg allergy so I have to cut eggs out of my diet. This is the best pancake recipe I have made without eggs. Thanks.
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So glad you enjoyed them!
I don’t have a large enough freezer. Any other methods?
On a plate, separated by parchment or wax paper so they don’t stick together.
Doing pancakes for a large crowd at the church your idea is perfect but you have not mentioned preparation for heating them up in the oven , at what tempature and for how long , Thanking you in advance Joyce
You can bring them to church frozen, they will thaw out during transportation, and heat them up at 250F until warm.
I have to make pancakes for a large group of people. I was think of making them early and freezing them. I am very limited in space in the freezer. May I place them in a ziplock bag with parchment paper between them? If so how long do I reheat them in the oven before serving them? Thank you for your advice. Have a good day!
you can definitely freeze them in a zip bag with parchment between them. enjoy!
Thank you!! I was looking how to freeze homemade pancakes and waffles :)
Which do you think is the best method of reheating for taste/ texture and also, at which temperature and for how long etc? Sorry! I’ve had it said before that I need a little more “experience” in the kitchen… haha
I usually toast them.
Yeah like the frozen waffers low setting for reheat!
How long does the pancakes last in the freezer?
in a sealed bag, 30-60 days. Any longer and I’m sure they get a bit frosty.
Oh wow!!! You’ve changed my life! ha!
I grew up on French Toast my mom froze.
As a mama, I make it but just let it cool and stick in the bag.
I LOVE the trick to freeze them FIRST. So great! Really, what a relief that it won’t stick anymore!! =)
With my pancakes I add –
ground flax seed
Chia seeds
Protein powder
Frech Toast I add –
All the same as above
pumpkin (no one ever notices =)
Vanilla
lots of cinnamon
Off to check out your other recipes! Feeling inspired!! Thx for a great website!!
Cari
Austin, TX
thanks Cari!
Forgot to add would it work for french toast as well?
Absolutely! I freeze french toast with this method all the time
What is a french toast? Similar to a pancake?
French toast is bread soaked in a mixture of beaten eggs and a little milk (and cinnamon and/or vanilla if you like), and then fried more or less like a pancake. Good stuff!
Would this work with waffles as well? I am thinking it would but I am new to freezing
food.
Yes! I freeze waffles like this as well