Toddler Pancake Muffins

Easy Toddler Pancake Muffins- Suitable for 12 months & Up

Finding toddler-friendly breakfasts that are both healthy and exciting can feel like a daily challenge. That’s where Toddler Pancake Muffins come to the rescue! These soft, mini pancake muffins are made with simple ingredients, easy to customize, and perfectly sized for tiny hands and self-feeding. You really can’t go wrong with them. They are made in one bowl, with a few simple pantry staples and ready in under 20 minutes! Great for meal-prep, busy school mornings, a favorite breakfast that everyone can enjoy!

Why You’ll Love Toddler Pancake Muffins

• Easy to make: No flipping pancakes individually! Just pour, bake, and go.
• Perfectly sized: The mini sized muffin tin is the perfect bite size for toddlers, making these the best toddler-friendly breakfast.
• Customizable: Leave plain, add fruits, chocolate chips, or even a sprinkle of cinnamon to make different flavors.
• Perfect for meal prep: Make a big batch ahead of time for easy grab-and-go breakfasts or snacks.
• Lunchbox friendly: Pop a few in your child’s lunchbox for a fun, healthy surprise.
• Ideal for busy mornings: Great for hectic school mornings when time is short but you still want a nourishing breakfast. You just pull them out of the freezer, heat in microwave for a few seconds and that’s it, it’s so easy and convenient to have.

Fun Flavor Ideas:

Get creative with these mix-in ideas to keep things exciting:

-Add blueberries

-Strawberries

-Pieces of banana

-Chocolate chips

-Sprinkle of cinnamon

Storage and Freezing Tips:

Pancake muffins store beautifully!

• Fridge: Keep them in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
• Freezer: Freeze in a single layer, then transfer to a bag or container. Reheat in the microwave or toaster oven when ready to serve.

These bites are perfect to pack for on-the-go snacks, lunchboxes, and especially for busy school mornings when you need something quick, nourishing, and toddler-approved.

Ingredients & Substitutions:

White Spelt Flour- I used white spelt flour, but you can replace with all-purpose flour or self-rising flour. If using self-rising flour, omit the baking powder in the recipe.

Eggs- I haven’t tried this recipe without eggs. The best egg replacement I’ve had success with is a flax egg. For flax eggs mix 1 tbsp ground flax with 3 tbsp water and let sit for 15 minutes.

Milk- I used whole milk in this recipe. This can be replaced with a non-dairy milk if preferred, for example almond milk, soy milk, oat milk, etc.

Butter- Butter can be replaced with an oil, like coconut oil or avocado oil.

Maple Syrup- The maple syrup really gives that pancake feel, but it can be replaced with honey or date syrup.

What You Need:

Mixing Bowl

Mini Muffin Tin

If you enjoyed this recipe, here are some more toddler-friendly breakfast ideas you can check out:

Spinach Banana Waffles

Easy Protein Breakfast Muffins

Healthy Breakfast Cookies

Whole Wheat Blueberry Banana Muffins