Sheet Pan Pancakes from Mix are the best way to make pancakes. Make a tray of these instead of flipping individual pancakes for breakfast that’s done in 20 minutes and only needs 3 ingredients!
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Why this Sheet Pan Pancakes Recipe is a Keeper
I love this sheet pancakes recipe because it’s a quick and easy breakfast that also happens to be super delicious! You will definitely want to add this one to your stash of easy recipes.
- 20 Minute Breakfast: This delicious pancake batter recipe is quick and easy! Using pancake mix is the easiest way to make the pancakes.
- Easy Ingredients: Delicious sheet pan pancakes uses 3 common ingredients you probably have on hand.
- Pantry Favorite: You probably have most of the ingredients in your pantry or fridge right now. These pan pancakes are a great way to make pancakes.
- Can Feed a Crowd: Easily make pancakes for a crowd! Traditional pancakes can be hard to do a lot of because you have to flip pancakes normally if you’re making individual pancakes.
How Do I Spread the Pancakes?
Start from the center! Begin spreading the batter from the center of the pan and spread working your way outwards using an offset spatula.
Ingredient Notes to Make Sheet Pan Pancakes from Mix
To make these fluffy pancakes, you will need just a few easy ingredients. If you don’t already have these ingredients in your kitchen, they can all easily be found at the store.
- Box of Pancake Mix: Any store bought boxed pancake mix works! If you’re looking for an easy breakfast recipe, pan pancakes are the perfect batch of pancakes.
See the recipe card below for a complete list of the ingredients with measurements.
Prep Ahead Suggestions for Easy Breakfast Recipe
When you prepare ingredients ahead of time, it can help save you time and kitchen space when it comes to making everything for breakfast!
- Prep Batter: You can prepare the batter and have it ready to bake.
- Bake Ahead: Bake the pancakes in the oven and place in an airtight container and reheat when ready
Special Equipment Needed to Bake Pancakes
A specific piece of equipment can sometimes make all the difference in a recipe. To make pancakes, you will need a couple things.
- Rimmed Baking Sheet: Make sure the baking sheet you use is rimmed so that when you pour the pancake batter it doesn’t go everywhere. The best pan for pancakes is about an inch or two deep.
- Offset Spatula: Use an offset spatula to help spread the pancake batter onto the prepared sheet pan.
Pro Tip for Pancake Mix
Overmixing the batter: Mixing the batter too much can lead to tough pancakes. Aim for just enough mixing to combine the ingredients without overdeveloping the gluten.
How to Make Easy Sheet Pan Pancakes from a Mix
This recipe comes together in 2 quick and easy steps. This breakfast dish is so easy and delicious, it will quickly become one of your favorite recipes!
These are the basic steps for making Sheet Pan Pancakes from Mix. Refer to the full, printable recipe card below for detailed instructions.
1. Preheat Oven and Make Batter
Preheat oven to 425℉ and lightly grease a sheet pan with cooking spray. Mix together 3.5 cups of the best pancake mix, water and vanilla.
2. Bake Pancakes
Pour your pancake mix onto the pan and bake for 15 minutes or until the pancakes are golden brown. Allow cooked pancakes to cool before cutting it into 12 pieces.
How to Store, Reheat and Use Leftover Pancakes
- Storing: Store leftover pancakes in an airtight container in the fridge. They’re best if eaten as soon as possible. Frozen pancakes are good for a couple months.
- Reheating: Heat individual pancakes in the microwave for 10 seconds at a time.
- Using Leftovers: Enjoy easy and delicious breakfast buttermilk pancake leftovers with some bacon and eggs.
Variations and Substitutions with Sheet Pan Pancakes with Pancake Mix with Topping Suggestions
This box mix recipe is so versatile! Try taking it to the next level by experimenting with flavors, or trying this with different ingredients.
- Different Mixes: Use your favorite pancake mix! Make these sheet pan pancakes whole wheat, gluten free pancake mix or multigrain mix. You can also make pancakes from scratch.
- Toppings: Top with butter, syrup, powdered sugar, whipped cream, fresh fruit such as berries or bananas, and more!
- Drizzle: Add your favorite syrup such as chocolate, blueberry syrup, caramel or maple syrup.
Sheet Pan Pancakes Recipe FAQs
Serve with Raspberry Jelly Biscuit Donuts, Mango Pineapple Smoothie or Mexican Breakfast Casserole.
Pancakes will last a couple days in the fridge if stored properly.
Your pancakes may not have risen if you added too much water or mix. Be sure to include the right amounts.
Expert Tips for Making This Sheet Pancake Recipe
- Add Bacon: Add crumbled bacon or breakfast sausage in the sheetpan pancakes mix.
- Better Butter: Easy Cinnamon Honey Butter is amazing on these pancakes
- Nuts: Add chopped walnuts, almonds or pecans or dried fruit like raisins on the tops of the pancakes.
- Versions: Make different versions on the same sheet pan. Oven-baked pancakes are made to be blueberry, banana walnut, cinnamon raisin, sprinkles all at the same time.
- Homemade Pancake Mix: Make your own Homemade Pancake Mix or use your favorite easy pancake mix recipe or favorite boxed pancake mix to make sheet pancakes.
Sheet Pan Pancakes from Mix
Equipment
- Offset Spatula
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Ingredients
- 3 ½ cups Pancake mix
- 2 cups Water
- 2 tablespoons Vanilla
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425℉.
- Mix together your pancake mix, water, and vanilla.
- On a lightly greased sheet pan, pour in your pancake mix.
- Bake for 15 minutes, or until lightly browned.
- Allow it to cool before cutting into it.
- Cut into 12 servings. Top with butter, syrup, powdered sugar, whipped cream, fresh fruit, and/or more!
Christina’s Notes
- Add Bacon: Add crumbled bacon or breakfast sausage in the sheetpan pancakes mix.
- Better Butter: Easy Cinnamon Honey Butter is amazing on these pancakes
- Nuts: Add chopped walnuts, almonds or pecans or dried fruit like raisins on the tops of the pancakes.
- Versions: Make different versions on the same sheet pan. Oven-baked pancakes are made to be blueberry, banana walnut, cinnamon raisin, sprinkles all at the same time.
- Homemade Pancake Mix: Make your own Homemade Pancake Mix or use your favorite easy pancake mix recipe or favorite boxed pancake mix to make sheet pancakes.
- Scale the recipe: Simply adjust the serving size in the recipe card and the ingredients will update automatically.
- Make your own All Purpose Seasoning: When a recipe calls for All Purpose Seasoning, you can use my homemade All Purpose Seasoning recipe or substitute salt and pepper to taste.
- Meat doneness: I always use a meat thermometer to test for doneness when cooking meat.
- Use unsalted butter: I use unsalted butter so I can control the salt level in the recipe.
- Preheat the oven: Unless otherwise noted, always preheat your oven before baking.
For more helpful information about this recipe, such as variations, substitutions and other pro-tips, check out the blog post.
Very simple to make! I use milk instead of water for richness and nutrition. I also add fruit and nuts on top before baking. This is a nice, easy recipe you can customize to your liking by making additions!
They are all great ideas! Thank you for sharing.
This sheet pan pancake is super tasty and delicious! Fam really loves it, will surely have this again! Thank you so much for sharing this amazing recipe! Highly recommended!
What a brilliant idea!