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Maple Bacon Pancake Muffins

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Using real maple syrup instead of pancake syrup provides natural antioxidants and minerals like manganese and zinc, making these muffins a slightly more nutritious morning treat.
Maple Bacon Pancake Muffins

Maple Bacon Pancake Muffins

Recipe by Daily Disher

These Maple Bacon Pancake Muffins combine the classic flavors of a pancake breakfast with savory bacon bits, all baked into convenient, grab-and-go muffins that are sweet, smoky, and utterly irresistible.

Course: BrunchCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy
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Servings

12

servings
Prep time

15

minutes
Cooking time

20

minutes
Calories

250

kcal

35

minutes

    Ingredients

    • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour

    • 1/4 cup sugar

    • 1 tablespoon baking powder

    • 1/2 teaspoon salt

    • 1 cup milk

    • 1/2 cup maple syrup

    • 1 egg

    • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted

    • 1/2 cup cooked bacon, crumbled

    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

    Directions

    • Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 12-cup muffin tin with non-stick spray or line with paper liners.
    • In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until evenly mixed and set aside.
    • In another bowl, combine milk, maple syrup, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract, mixing until well incorporated.
    • Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined to avoid overmixing.
    • Fold in the crumbled cooked bacon and mix lightly into the batter ensuring even distribution throughout.
    • Spoon the batter evenly into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about two-thirds full.
    • Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
    • Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
    • Serve warm with an additional drizzle of maple syrup or butter if desired for extra flavor.

    Nutrition Facts

    • Total number of serves: 4
    • Calories: 250kcal
    • Cholesterol: 0mg
    • Sodium: 620mg
    • Potassium: 400mg
    • Sugar: 8g
    • Protein: 6g
    • Calcium: 60mg
    • Iron: 2mg

    Transform your weekend pancake routine with these Maple Bacon Pancake Muffins that pack all the flavor of a classic breakfast into one portable package. The sweet maple syrup perfectly balances the smoky, savory bacon, while the fluffy pancake-style batter bakes up tender and golden. They’re ideal for meal prep, brunch gatherings, or those mornings when you need breakfast on the go without sacrificing flavor.

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