Ingredients
Dairy & Wet Ingredients
- 2/3 cup milk
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup pancake mix (protein pancake mix preferred)
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder (optional, for extra fluffiness)
- Pinch of salt
Protein & Cheese
- 1/2 cup cooked breakfast sausage (crumbled)
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease or line a muffin tin to prevent sticking and prepare for baking.
- Mix Batter: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the pancake mix, milk, eggs, maple syrup, and baking powder until the batter is smooth and well combined.
- Add Sausage and Cheese: Gently fold in the cooked, crumbled breakfast sausage and shredded cheddar cheese evenly into the batter.
- Fill Muffin Cups: Pour the batter evenly into the muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full to allow room for rising during baking.
- Bake Muffins: Place the muffin tin in the oven and bake for 15 to 18 minutes or until the muffins are fully set and have a light golden color on top.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the muffins from the oven and let them cool slightly before removing them from the tin. Serve warm or store for meal prep and reheat later.
Notes
- You can substitute turkey sausage or chicken sausage to make these muffins leaner.
- Drizzling additional maple syrup over the muffins before serving adds extra sweetness and flavor.
- These muffins freeze well. To reheat, microwave for 30 to 60 seconds until warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
