Easy Maple Bacon Pancake Muffins Recipe | Sweet & Savory Breakfast Treat
Sweet, savory, and perfectly portable — these Irresistible Maple Bacon Pancake Muffins combine fluffy pancake batter with smoky bacon and rich maple syrup. Baked into golden muffins, they’re the ultimate breakfast-on-the-go or brunch treat that everyone will love.
Equipment
- Muffin tin (12-cup)
- Mixing bowls
- Whisk & spatula
- Frying pan (for bacon)
- Measuring cups & spoons
Ingredients
- 2 cups all‑purpose flour (or whole wheat for healthier option)
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ cup sugar
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup milk (or almond milk for dairy‑free)
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup melted butter (or vegan butter)
- ¼ cup pure maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 6 slices bacon, cooked until crispy and crumbled (or turkey bacon)
- Optional add‑ins: ½ cup chopped pecans, ½ cup chocolate chips, or 1 tsp cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Set oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a 12‑cup muffin tin.
- Cook bacon: Fry bacon until extra crispy. Drain on paper towels, then crumble.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, sugar, and salt.
- Mix wet ingredients: In another bowl, whisk milk, eggs, melted butter, maple syrup, and vanilla.
- Combine batter: Pour wet ingredients into dry. Stir gently until just combined—do not overmix.
- Fold in bacon: Add crumbled bacon and any optional add‑ins.
- Fill tins: Spoon batter into muffin cups, filling each about ¾ full.
- Bake: Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until golden and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool & serve: Let muffins cool slightly before serving. Drizzle with extra maple syrup if desired.
Notes
- Make‑ahead: Store muffins in an airtight container for 3 days. Freeze up to 2 months.
- Reheating: Warm in oven at 300°F for best texture. Wrap individually before freezing to prevent freezer burn.
- Common mistakes: Using soggy bacon (ruins texture), overbaking (dry muffins), or skipping maple syrup (less flavor).
- Variations: Maple pecan muffins, chocolate chip bacon muffins, or cinnamon swirl maple muffins.
- Pairings: Serve warm with butter or syrup drizzle, alongside coffee, hot chocolate, or fresh fruit.