Pancake Muffins

This is a genius idea that I got from Pinterest...but I can't give that person credit because the link wasn't working - so, whoever you are out there, THANK YOU!  I did change the recipe a little bit, to make it a little more healthy though.  It is seriously an awesome breakfast option.  This recipe makes about 16 pancake muffins.  






Ingredients:

• 2 cups pancake mix
• 1 1/3 cups water
• 3 TBSP ground flax seed 
• 1/3 cup 100% maple syrup (the real stuff really is best)

Filling ideas: Our favorites have been Raspberry White Chocolate and Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip (2 raspberries and 4 white chocolate chips per muffin, and/or 1 tsp Peanut Butter and 4 chocolate chips per muffin).  Blueberry is also delicious (2-3 blueberries per muffin).  You could also do banana, or even make them savory with bits of bacon!




Directions:

Mix all ingredients in a bowl until well incorporated (do not mix in the fillings yet).  Spray muffin tins with cooking spray OR line with cupcake liners.  I like using a spray because the muffins really stick to the paper liners.  Fill each muffin about 3/4 full.  Place the filling items on top (they will soak into the muffin as they cook).  Bake in a preheated oven of 350 degrees for 13-14 minutes.