Maple Bacon Pancake Muffins
Fluffy pancake muffins with maple syrup sweetness and savory bacon bits, perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a grab-and-go snack.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowls
- Whisk
- Muffin tin
- Measuring cups and spoons
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup buttermilk
- ¼ cup maple syrup plus more for serving
- 2 tbsp melted unsalted butter
- ½ cup cooked and crumbled bacon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease or line muffin tin.
- Whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
- In another bowl, whisk egg, buttermilk, maple syrup, and melted butter.
- Combine wet and dry mixtures until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Fold in crumbled bacon.
- Scoop batter into muffin cups, filling 2/3 full.
- Bake 18–20 minutes until golden and cooked through.
- Cool slightly, then serve warm with extra maple syrup if desired.
Notes
Substitute buttermilk with milk + 1 tbsp vinegar or lemon juice. Coconut sugar can replace granulated sugar for a healthier option.