Easy Maple Bacon Pancake Muffins
These Maple Bacon Pancake Muffins are fluffy, sweet, and savory all in one bite, made with real maple syrup and crispy bacon. This easy breakfast muffin recipe is perfect for busy mornings, meal prep, and making sweet kitchen memories with kids.
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Servings: 12 muffins
Calories: 310kcal
Cost: $8
Equipment
- 1 12-cup muffin tin Lightly greased to prevent sticking
- 1 Large mixing bowl
- 1 Medium mixing bowl
- 1 Whisk
- 1 Rubber spatula Helps gently mix batter without overworking it
- 1 Large Skillet For cooking bacon until crispy
Ingredients
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 ¾ cups buttermilk Or milk mixed with 1 tablespoon vinegar
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup pure maple syrup Plus extra for drizzling
- ¼ cup unsalted butter Melted and slightly cooled
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 8 strips bacon Cooked until crispy and crumbled
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and spray a 12 cup muffin tin with nonstick spray.
- Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until very crispy, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain on paper towels and crumble once cooled.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon until evenly combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, eggs, maple syrup, butter, and vanilla until smooth.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Gently fold most of the bacon into the batter, saving a little for topping.
- Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about two thirds full.
- Sprinkle remaining bacon on top and bake for 15 to 18 minutes until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let muffins cool for 5 minutes, then remove and serve warm with extra maple syrup if desired.
Notes
- These maple bacon pancake muffins freeze beautifully. Store cooled muffins in an airtight container for up to 3 months.
- To make them meat free, skip the bacon and add chocolate chips instead.
- For a healthier version, substitute half the flour with whole wheat flour and add 2 extra tablespoons of milk.
- These are perfect for school mornings, weekend breakfasts, or making memories in the kitchen with little helpers.
Nutrition
Serving: 90g | Calories: 310kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 65mg | Sodium: 360mg | Potassium: 140mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 320IU | Calcium: 120mg | Iron: 2mg