5 Ways to Use Pancake Mix | Krusteaz (2024)

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Spice It Up

Some mixes already have flavors added to them, but a little more spice never hurt anyone. I like to add a dash of cinnamon, nutmeg, and/or vanilla extract to give it more depth in flavor. You can even add a dash of cocoa powder for some chocolate pancakes!

Spice It Up

Some mixes already have flavors added to them, but a little more spice never hurt anyone. I like to add a dash of cinnamon, nutmeg, and/or vanilla extract to give it more depth in flavor. You can even add a dash of cocoa powder for some chocolate pancakes!

Simply take your favorite flavoring, which could be maple syrup, vanilla, or almond extract, and add a few drops to your pancake batter. Boom! You have yourself some extra yummy pancakes.

Substitute equal parts milk for water in the pancake recipe for a much better flavor and texture. While some companies already use powdered milk in their pancake mix, adding a bit of liquid milk can help make your flapjacks more unctuous — since milk contains more fat than water.

Of course, pancakes are a great cheat meal—just ask Dwayne Johnson (you can find his pancake recipe below). In this guide, we've compiled five of our favorite recipes for both traditional pancakes and healthier versions of the breakfast staple.

Restaurants tend to use real, farm-fresh eggs and real milk when making their pancakes, which as you might guess, adds to a richer, higher-quality eating experience.

Whilst you can have a savoury pancake in France (galette), this is all about eating crêpes with sugary toppings, with firm favourites such as Nutella, sugar, honey, cream, jam or sprinkles. Now as we are in Normandy, you will find that a dash of Calvados is offered on your crêpe.

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A classic way to make boxed waffles taste better is to add some vanilla extract to the batter. The addition of vanilla will bring depth of flavor and touch of sweetness to the waffles, without adding any extra sugar.

You sure can! Instead of water, you can use any kind of milk, including almond milk and coconut milk, to mix up the pancake batter. Some Makers prefer the flavor of our pancakes when you use milk instead of water. Using milk will cause the pancakes to become a darker color.

Even if your pancake mix doesn't call for an egg, mix one into the batter. The egg will add richness to the recipe and make the end result taste like homemade pancakes. If your pancake mix already calls for an egg, try adding an extra one.

Just 1/4 cup of applesauce adds a subtle layer of sweetness to our buttermilk pancakes. If the batter gets a little thin, you can add an extra spoonful or two of pancake mix to thicken for consistency. Craving fall flavors? Try using cinnamon applesauce or even apple butter.