Valentine’s Pancake Bites

Making pancake bites is quick and easy offering a delightful twist on mini pancakes. Ready in about 15 minutes, these bites are sure to please!

These mini pancakes are not only adorable but also incredibly easy to make. Baked to perfection, they offer a unique twist on traditional pancakes, making them a perfect treat for any morning. In this post, I’ll guide you through the simple steps to create these delicious pancake bites, along with tips and variations to enhance your breakfast baking experience.

Ingredients Needed

• Flour
• Sugar
• Baking Powder
• Baking Soda
• Salt
• Egg
• Oil
• Buttermilk (or milk + vinegar as a substitute)
• Valentine’s M&Ms (red, white, and pink)

Recipe Overview

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No need for a skillet when making these BAKED pancakes.

1. Mix the batter. This process only takes about 5 minutes.
   • Blend the dry ingredients together
   • Add the wet ingredients
   • Mix only until combine. Overmixing can cause the pancake bites to be chewing and dense rather than light and fluffy.
2. Portion into a 24-count greased MINI muffin tin. Top with some cute M&Ms and bake. These mini pancakes only take about 10 minutes to bake.

Recipe Tips

• Leftover Batter: Don’t let it go to waste! Use it to make a quick microwave mug pancake. Grease a mug, add batter, and microwave for 60-75 seconds.
• Muffin Tin: Spray your mini muffin tin with non-stick spray for easy removal of pancake bites. Once out of the oven, run a sharp thin knife around the edges to loosen then pop them out.
• Baking: Fill each muffin cup 2/3 full and bake at 350°F for 10-12 minutes. I like to use a portion scoop (size #60) for easy filling each cup. A size #60 portion scoop is about 1 tablespoon.

Substitutions or Variations

• M&Ms: Feel free to experiment with different M&M flavors like caramel or peanut butter or omit them all together.
• Pancake Mix: You can substitute homemade batter with store-bought pancake mix for convenience. You’ll need about 1 1/2 cups of batter to make 24 mini pancake bites.
• Sweetness: Adjust the number of M&Ms based on your preference for sweetness. My kids enjoy dunking their mini pancakes in syrup so we top our pancake bites with only 2-3 M&Ms each.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I make these in a larger pan?
Yes, you can bake this recipe in a regular muffin tin using the same method, but remember to adjust the baking time accordingly. The pancake bites are done when they spring back when pressed or a toothpick through the middle comes out clean. We love baking mini pancake bites because they bake so quickly.

What kind of M&Ms work best?
Regular milk chocolate M&Ms are great, a classic really. Feel free to try different varieties for a unique twist. Some options may include peanut butter, brownie, caramel filled, hazelnut filled or dark chocolate M&Ms.

How do you make mini pancakes look round?
These cute pancake bites are baked in a mini muffin tin.  As they bake the batter will rise and the tops become rounded like a muffin.  Make sure to spray your mini muffin tin with non-stick spray to let the pancake bites come out more easily.

Enjoy creating these fun and tasty pancake bites, a baked pancake delight that’s sure to become a new favorite in your home!

Other Recipes You May Like

Looking for more delightful breakfast ideas? Try the Red Berry Banana Smoothie for a refreshing start, or the Thin Pancakes (Classic Crepes) for a classic treat.

Valentine’s Pancake Bites Recipe Card:

Rachel Koller

Valentine’s Pancake Bites

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Mini buttermilk pancake balls topped with red, white and pink Valentine’s M&Ms.  Easy, baked pancake bites in under 15 minutes.

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 15 minutes mins

Servings: 24 pancake bites

Calories: 78

Ingredients

  

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• 1 1/2 cups flour
• 3 Tbs sugar
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 egg
• 1/4 cup oil
• 1 cup buttermilk can also use 1 cup milk + 1 Tbp vinegar to substitute for buttermilk)
• 1/4 cup Valentine’s M&Ms red, white and pink

Method

 

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. In mixing bowl, blend, dry ingredients (flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt).
3. Add egg, oil and buttermilk. Mix until incorporated. Will have some small lumps. Don't over mix.
4. Using a GREASED (spray with non-stick spray) 24 count MINI muffin tin, fill each cup 2/3 full.
5. Add 3-4 M&Ms to the top of each.
6. Bake for 10-12 minutes until pancake bites are fully cooked (should spring back when tops are lightly pressed down or when toothpick comes out clean).
7. Serve hot with or without syrup.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 78kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 2gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 9mgSodium: 100mgSugar: 4g

Notes

I usually end up with a little extra batter, maybe 1/2 cup or less. Being a person that doesn't like to be wasteful I like to make a quick microwave mug pancake with the leftover. It's super simple. Grease a ceramic or glass mug (about 8oz size). Sprinkle with cinnamon sugar. Add batter. Top with a sprinkle of cinnamon sugar then microwave for 60-75 seconds or until the mug pancake is done.

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Originally Posted: 01.21.2019 Updated: 02.06.2024