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My Homemade Pancake Mix uses 4 simple ingredients and takes just 5 minutes! Ditch the box for fluffy, delicate pancakes anytime!

Homemade pancake mix in a cup with a measuring cup.

A Reader’s Review

This recipe is awesome. Just made the pancakes for my husband and I. The money-saving benefit is supremeโ€ฆ.but the taste of these pancakes is awesome. Win-Win!

– Terry

Once You Try Homemade, Youโ€™ll Never Look Back!

  • Know What You’re Eating: With my mix, youโ€™ll know exactly what you’re feeding your family, so there are no mystery ingredients!
  • Pancakes & Waffles: Use the mix for not only fluffy pancakes but also delicious waffles.
  • You Wonโ€™t Go Back: Once you try this homemade mix, youโ€™ll never want store-bought again! Itโ€™s tastier, cheaper, and made with love!

Ingredients Needed

Overhead shot of labeled ingredients.

How to Make Homemade Pancake Mix

This recipe is a no-brainer! Making homemade pancake mix from scratch is super simple and seriously tastes so much better. This mix is as delicious as it is easy!

  1. Add: In a large bowl, add flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
  2. Stir to Combine: Whisk the pancake mix ingredients together until combined. Store in a sealed container and keep in a dry cool place.

How To Use The Mix To Make Pancakes

  1. Combine: In a medium-sized bowl, combine ยพ cup of milk, 1 egg, and 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil. Add 1 cup of homemade pancake mix and stir until just combined. Donโ€™t overmix the wet and dry ingredients. If you have lumps, they will give you the lightest, fluffiest texture!
  2. Cook: Drop ยผ cup of the pancake mixture onto a heated, buttered skillet on medium heat, wait for those bubbles to form on top to ensure you don’t end up with gooey middles. Then, cook until golden brown on both sides and enjoy!
Close up shot of a pack of pancakes made from my homemade pancake mix, with strawberries on top.

Storing Homemade Pancake Mix

  • At Room Temperature: This homemade mix stays fresh just as long as a store-bought versionโ€”about 6 to 8 months. Keep it in a cool, dark place, and make sure your jar or container is tightly sealed to lock in freshness!

Homemade Syrups to Serve On Pancakes

If you’re making homemade mix, why not go all the way and make homemade syrup too? Try my maple or coconut syrup, or check out these other fun syrup ideas!

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Homemade Pancake Mix

4.73 from 11 votes
By: Alyssa Rivers
Ditch the box and make my Homemade Pancake Mix with 4 pantry staple ingredients in 5 minutes.
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 12 People

Ingredients 

Instructions 

  • In a large bowl, add 3 cups all-purpose flour, 2 tablespoons baking powder, โ…“ cup granulated sugar, and 1 teaspoon salt.
  • Whisk the pancake mix ingredients together until combined. Store in a sealed container and keep in a dry cool place.

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Notes

How to Use the Mix to Make Pancakes
  1. In aย medium-sized bowl, combine ยพ cup of milk, 1 egg, and 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil. Add 1 cup of pancake mix and stir until combined.
  2. Drop ยผ cup of the pancake mixture onto a heated, buttered skillet on medium heat. Cook until golden brown on both sides and enjoy!
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How to Use the Mix to Make Waffles
  1. In a bowl, mix ยพ cup milk, 1 egg, and 3 tbsp oil. Add 1 cup pancake mix and stir. The extra oil creates a crispier texture.
  2. Pour batter onto a heated, buttered waffle iron and follow its instructions. Adjust batter based on waffle iron size.
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Originally Posted October 17, 2020
Updated March 25, 2025

Nutrition

Serving: 2pancakesCalories: 137kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 0.3gSaturated Fat: 0.05gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.03gSodium: 196mgPotassium: 236mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6gCalcium: 92mgIron: 2mg

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

Additional Info

Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
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About Alyssa Rivers

Alyssa Rivers is the author of 'The Tried and True Cookbook', a professional food photographer and experienced recipe-developer. Having a passion for cooking, her tried and true recipes have been featured on Good Morning America, Today Food, Buzzfeed and more.

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    1. Hi Elaine, thanks for the question. What type os stevia do you have? Powdered, liquid or is it a blend? For powdered you’d only need about 1/2 a teaspoon. Liquid you would use about 1/3 of a teaspoon, and a blend you would use a 1:1 ration to replace the sugar. I hope this helps!