These Chunky Monkey Pancake Bites are the perfect breakfast for little hands. Keep them stashed in the freezer for a quick grab and go meal!
One of my all-time post popular posts is my Chunky Monkey Pancakes.
They are sweet, banana filled, pancakes loaded with mini chocolate chips.
If I am being honest, they are nothing short of amazing.
I decided creating a super simple pancake muffin version was necessary. Enter:
Chunky Monkey Pancake Bites
What are pancake muffins?
Pancake muffins, or pancake bites, are made using a pancake batter, but instead of cooking on a griddle, you bake in the oven. Using a mini cupcake tin gives you a bite sized freezer friendly breakfast ready in minutes!
How to make pancake bites:
- Gather all of your ingredients. I actually use a pancake mix base which makes these even easier to put together!
- Stir all of the ingredients together by hand. It’s ok if there are a few lumps in the batter.
- Use a cookie scoop to get an even batter pour into your mini muffin tins.
- Bake and serve!
Can you freeze pancake bites?
Yes! These are very kid friendly which means we almost always have a batch in the freezer. They are ideal for a grab-and-go breakfast for the kid or for myself!
To freeze: After your pancake muffins have cooked and cooled, add to a freezer safe zip top bag.
When you are ready to eat all you need to do is microwave for 30 seconds to 1 minute and serve with syrup for dipping!
You should get 48 pancake bites from this recipe. I divided ours into small sandwich sized baggies and then combined those into a large one for the freezer. When we are in a hurry, or I’m just lazy, I pull out a packet and toss them in the microwave for a few seconds. We don’t even eat them with syrup but I wouldn’t judge you if you did.
Chunky Monkey pancake bites
These Chunky Monkey Pancake Bites are the perfect breakfast for little hands. Keep them stashed in the freezer for a quick grab & go meal!
Ingredients
- 2 cups pancake mix
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 3 overripe bananas mashed
- 1 cup of milk
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- mini chocolate chips
Instructions
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Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Spray two mini muffin pans with non stick spray. Set aside.
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Whisk together the pancake mix and baking powder. I actually like to shift mine to get rid of those pesky big pieces.
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In a small measuring cup combine the milk, eggs, and vanilla. Stir to combine. Fold the wet ingredients and bananas into your dry ingredients. Divide into your muffin tin making sure to fill them almost all the way to the top. Sprinkle each muffin with a few chocolate chips and cook for 15 minutes.
Recipe Notes
Should get 48 mini muffins.
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Yvonne @ TriedandTasty says
I love a good quick breakfast! I’ll have to give these a try!
Aimee @like mother like daughter says
Mmm, I’ve never tried muffin pancakes, but these look really good! I love the combo of banana and chocolate chip pancakes and these seem like a perfect grab and go option!
Lindsay @Artsy-Fartsy Mama says
These are adorable and sound so good!! Pinned!
Vanessa Barker says
William is sitting by me and just yelled “I want those for everything today”. Maybe we’ll be doing breakfast for dinner and make them! Thanks so much for the recipe and idea
Leanne says
My kids are going to love these. Okay, my hubby too! Pinned!
Amanda - A Cookie Named Desire says
Yum! I love on-the-go breakfasts like this because mornings are always so hectic in my house. I will have to try these out tomorrow!
Debra says
These are completely adorable! I think my daughter would love them!
Holly C. says
I think my kids would love these. I love having things in the freezer ready to go. So helpful!
Michelle F. says
That is such a great idea! Never thought to make pancakes in muffin tins. I have to try this for my daughter.
Angie B. says
This is a great idea, looks easy too. This would be perfect for my 4 yr old
Kristi D says
These would be a perfect little morning snack for one of our toddler playdates. These kiddos love them some pancakes! No syrup. Too sticky! They would love the choco chips, though.
Debbie @ Live from La Quinta says
Oh my, these sound delicious. My children are all grown up, so I’ll have to say that my husband will love them 🙂
Jennifer Saarinen says
Love that it’s so simple and something the kids would love for sure. I’ve only used my mini muffin tin once or twice. I’ll have to dig it out of the cupboard and give these a try.
Jonie says
I have officially added these to the menu for the week. My girls would LOVE them! Thanks for the recipe.
Amy says
I really need to try this! I know the kids would love them – as well as the hubs!
Deemarie says
I just found your Chunky Monkey pancake bites today.I will be making this with my little Princess.
Leira says
What temperature do you cook these in?
Anita says
How would you recommend reheating them on a camping trip?
Jesseca says
Hi Anita, I would freeze them before the trip and let them thaw before serving. I’m not sure there is a great way to heat them when out in the great outdoors.