Description
High-Protein Pancake Sausage Mini Muffins are the perfect blend of nostalgic comfort and modern convenience. These bite-sized delights capture the essence of Sunday mornings at Grandma’s, with warm flavors that evoke fond memories. Each muffin is packed with 8 grams of protein, making them a nutritious choice for busy weekdays. Quick to prepare in just 10 minutes, they’re ideal for meal prep, allowing you to enjoy hearty breakfasts or snacks on the go. With their savory combination of sausage and cheese, these mini muffins are sure to please both kids and adults alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups Kodiak pancake mix (or other protein pancake mix)
- 1 lb ground sausage, browned and crumbled
- 2 cups milk (like Fairlife for extra protein)
- 2 eggs
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Colby jack)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Spray a mini muffin tin with cooking spray.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together pancake mix, milk, eggs, and maple syrup until smooth.
- Fold in cooked sausage and shredded cheese until combined.
- Fill each muffin cup about ¾ full with batter.
- Bake for approximately 15 minutes or until golden brown and firm to touch.
- Cool for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 40mg