Easy Toddler Pancake Muffins 🥞👶

Why You’ll Love Toddler Pancake Muffins

• Easy to make: no flipping pancakes individually — just pour into a muffin tin, bake, and go.
• Perfectly sized: mini muffin size is ideal for toddler hands and self-feeding.
• Customizable: leave them plain or add fruit, chocolate chips, or a sprinkle of cinnamon for variety.
• Perfect for meal prep: make a batch ahead for grab-and-go breakfasts or snacks.
• Lunchbox friendly: pop a few into a lunchbox for a soft, nourishing treat.
• Ideal for busy mornings: reheat from the freezer in seconds for a warm, comforting breakfast.

Ingredients

Adjust Servings: 1

• 1 1/3 cups white spelt flour or all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 2 eggs
• 3 tablespoons melted butter
• 3/4 cup milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup
• Toppings of choice – banana, berries, chocolate chips, etc.

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Add all of the wet ingredients to a mixing bowl — eggs, melted butter, milk, vanilla extract, and maple syrup — and mix until well combined.
3. Add the dry ingredients — flour and baking powder — and gently mix in until just combined. Try not to overmix.
4. Add the batter to a mini muffin tin and top with your favorite add-ins like strawberries, blueberries, banana slices, chocolate chips, or sprinkles. If using a silicone muffin tin, there’s no need to grease it. For a regular non-stick tin, brush or spray with oil first.
5. Bake for 17–19 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. If using a large muffin tin, bake for 20–23 minutes.
6. Let cool for about 15 minutes before serving and enjoy.

Baby & Storage Notes

These pancake muffins are suitable from around 12 months+, depending on your child’s readiness and chewing skills.

Great for meal prep: you can make a batch, keep some in the fridge for the next day, and freeze the rest. Reheat gently in the microwave for a few seconds until warm before serving.