This recipe shows you an easy way to make Blueberry Muffins with Pancake Mix! that’s right, for this quick breakfast, you can use your favorite box of pancake mix to create the best homemade muffins. It’s a great grab-and-go food for busy mornings, weekly meal prep, slow Sundays, and special occasions with the whole family.

a halved unwrapped blueberry pancake muffin resting on a muffin liner.

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What’s in Blueberry Pancake Muffins

The beauty of using a box of pancake mix is that you only need 4 ingredients to make these blueberry muffins!

  • Pancake Mix: Any pancake mix will work for this recipe. We’re using blueberry, but choose your favorite!
  • Milk: Whole milk will make the richest muffins, but 2% or nonfat milk will work fine too.
  • Oil: This adds moisture to the muffins. Use your favorite baking oil, like canola oil or vegetable oil.
  • Vanilla Extract: The vanilla adds flavor that makes these muffins taste like they are scratch made!

Blueberry Pancake Mix Muffin Variations

There are so many different things you can do with these muffins!

Use ¾ – 1 cup of inclusions. You can even choose several different flavors and recipe variations and bake a few muffins of each type. Try chocolate chips, funfetti sprinkles, raspberries, strawberries, walnuts, bananas, or white chocolate chips.

Try making a cinnamon streusel topping! Add ½ teaspoon of ground cinnamon to the batter. Then measure ½ cup of all-purpose flour, ¼ cup packed brown sugar, ½ teaspoon of ground cinnamon, and 3 tablespoons of butter, cut into cubes.

Mix the flour, sugar, and brown sugar. Then cut the butter into the mixture until you have small crumbs. Sprinkle the streusel mixture evenly over the tops of each muffin cup. Each will get about 2 tablespoons of the streusel. Gently press the topping into the muffin batter, then back according to package directions.

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What kind of pancake mix should I use?

Any kind of dry pancake mix works great. I love Bob’s Red Mill, Stonewall Kitchen, and Kodiak Cakes brands for this muffin recipe, but use your favorite.

Can I use the “just add water” pancake mix?

Yes, any boxed pancake mix will work, and you don’t need to change the recipe at all for different types of mix! I have a slight preference for using the mix that just needs water added, as the muffins end up a little bit more moist than the basic pancake mix.

Do I prepare the pancake batter and use it in this recipe?

No. Use 2 cups of dry pancake mix in the muffin batter. Do not prepare the pancake mix!

What kind of milk should I use?

Any dairy or non-dairy milk works great. Use your favorite!

Can I make mini muffins?

Absolutely! Bake mini muffins at 350°F for 11-13 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Can I use frozen blueberries?

Yes, you can use frozen blueberries for this blueberry muffin recipe, although I prefer using fresh blueberries. Frozen blueberries may tend to bleed into the batter and will color the batter. When using frozen blueberries, bake the muffins for up to 10 minutes longer. Baking times may differ depending on your oven, so make sure to check on the muffins periodically when baking.

What other add-ins can I use?

Use ¾ cup of your favorite add-ins like chocolate chips, chopped strawberries, sliced bananas, granola, dried fruits, chopped nuts, or sprinkles.

10 blueberry pancake muffins in a muffin tin with blueberries in the remaining muffin wells.

How to Store Pancake Mix Blueberry Muffins

Store leftover blueberry muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Enjoy cold, warmed gently in the microwave, or toasted!

How to Freeze Pancake Muffins

These muffins freeze beautifully. Place them in an airtight container or resealable freezer bag and freeze for up to 3 months. Let thaw overnight in the refrigerator or in 30-second bursts in the microwave before enjoying.

Serving Suggestions

These delicious blueberry pancake mix muffins go great with all sorts of breakfast items and bakery-style treats. I love them with a Frozen Coconut Caramel Frappe, Chocolate Coffee, Creamy Green Smoothie, or Coffee Smoothie. They’re also great paired with a sausage breakfast casserole, fresh fruit, bacon, or egg bites!

3 blueberry pancake muffins stacked on top of each other.

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Blueberry Muffins with Pancake Mix Recipe

4.60 from 10 votes
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 18 minutes
Total: 28 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Author: Becky Hardin
10 blueberry pancake muffins in a muffin tin with blueberries in the remaining muffin wells.
Make the most delicious blueberry muffins with a box of pancake mix!
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Equipment

Ingredients 

  • ¾ cup milk 170 grams
  • 2 large eggs 100 grams
  • ¼ cup vegetable oil 50 grams
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract 8 grams
  • 2 cups dry pancake mix 240 grams, such as Bisquick
  • cup granulated sugar 67 grams
  • ¾ cup fresh blueberries 128 grams

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a standard 12-count muffin tin with paper liners, if desired, or spray the pan with nonstick spray. Set aside.
    overhead view of ingredients for blueberry pancake muffins in individual bowls.
  • Whisk the milk, eggs, oil, and vanilla extract in a large bowl.
    ¾ cup milk, 2 large eggs, ¼ cup vegetable oil, 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
    eggs, oil, and vanilla in a glass bowl.
  • Add the pancake mix and sugar and whisk until combined.
    2 cups dry pancake mix, ⅓ cup granulated sugar
    blueberry pancake muffin batter in a glass bowl with a whisk.
  • Option One: Stir the blueberries into the batter. Then fill each muffin cup ¾ full.
    ¾ cup fresh blueberries
    blueberry pancake muffin batter topped with blueberries in the wells of a muffin tin.
  • Option Two: Fill each muffin cup with 2 tablespoons of the batter, filling about ⅓ of the way full. Add 1 tablespoon of the blueberries onto the batter. Top the blueberries with an additional 2 tablespoons batter, filling each cup about ½-inch from the top of the liners. Stir the batter with a toothpick.
    a cookie portion scoop spooning muffin batter into the lined wells of a muffin tin.
  • Bake for 18-23 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
    12 baked blueberry pancake muffins in a muffin tin.

Becky’s Tips

  • You can use any milk you like, including plant-based milk.
  • You can use canola or melted coconut oil in place of the vegetable oil.
  • Feel free to swap the blueberries for chocolate chips or nuts if you prefer!
  • Freeze a batch and reheat in the microwave for a super quick breakfast or snack!
Storage: Store blueberry muffins with pancake mix in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Serving: 1muffinCalories: 137kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 48mgSodium: 127mgPotassium: 86mgFiber: 1gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 129IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 71mgIron: 0.5mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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Meet Becky Hardin

Becky Hardin is a wife and mother living in Saint Louis Missouri. She founded The Cookie Rookie in 2012 as a creative way to share recipes. Now, she is a trusted resource for easy cooking around the world, being featured in Taste of Home, The Kitchn, ABC’s Home and Family, and more. Here at The Cookie Rookie she is the editor in chief of all recipes and continues to enjoy sharing her passion for cooking for busy families. She has since founded two additional food blogs, Easy Chicken Recipes and Easy Dessert Recipes.

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Emily
June 13, 2024 12:35 pm

These are great! Turned out beautifully! I used Kodiak protein pancake mix, which is my favorite. Not too sweet, which I like…although next time I think I might try using maple syrup instead of sugar. Would be great as giant muffins made ahead of time to take for camping breakfasts.5 stars

Last edited 5 months ago by Emily