My kids love those little Hostess chocolate chip muffins that come 5 packs to a box for over $4.00. My son will eat 2 packs each morning for breakfast and that gets expensive. So, I only buy them when they are buy 1 get 1 free and then I buy like 8 boxes. But, when I run out, these pancake muffins are the perfect replacement. I think they taste very similar to the Hostess muffins, but better of course because they are homemade. Usually I make them with mini chocolate chips because they are Jack’s favorite. But, I thought it would be fun to change things up a bit and replace the chips with sprinkles to make Funfetti mini muffins.
I decided to surprise my daughter with breakfast for lunch with these muffins. But, of course Sammie didn’t want muffins. She wanted turkey. No bread, just turkey. Okay then. So the baby and I ate the muffins, dusted with powdered sugar and dipped in maple syrup. Alex tore them up. After Sammie finished her turkey, she decided she would try a muffin…then another and another and another. She had to make sure they were okay, quality control you know. 
I love these muffins too. They are fluffy, a bit sweet from the maple syrup and sugar, and they really taste like pancakes without all the work. And now, not only do they taste great, but they are super fun, Funfetti. Sprinkles makes everything better. Don’t you think?
Funfetti mini pancake muffins
Yield: 24 mini muffins
1 cup flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons sugar
2/3 cup buttermilk
1 egg
2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
2 tablespoons melted butter
1/3 cup of sprinkles- jimmies (you can adjust depending on how many you like)
Preheat oven to 350F. Spray a mini muffin pan really well with nonstick spray.
Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and sugar in a medium bowl. Whisk together the dry ingredients.
In another bowl, stir together the buttermilk, egg, maple syrup and melted butter just until combined.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Stir with a spatula just until combined.
Stir in the sprinkles. Bake for 8 to 9 minutes.
Let cool slightly in the pan. You may need to use a spoon around the edges to separate the pancake muffins from the pan.
Serve immediately dusted with powder sugar or with just maple syrup.
Source: Bakerella
Eva @ Eva Bakes
/ September 14, 2012Sprinkles definitely make everything better. I was the same as Jack – I used to eat packs of those mini muffins as my breakfast! These look great, Kim!
Dragonfly
/ September 16, 2012Seriously, this is what you call breakfast food? Whatever happened to a bowl of cereal and milk? Or fruit? Or toast? Or an egg?
Just Baked
/ September 16, 2012I do. Not for everyday. But, for a special treat. They are pancake muffins, both of which are breakfast foods. Most other days, my kids eat the other items you suggested. Thank you for your concern
Lynsey
/ September 19, 2012How fun and cute is this idea? I love it! I know what I’ll be making for my little man on Saturday morning! He will LOVE it.
Kate
/ September 19, 2012So much fun! love these
The Smart Cookie Cook
/ September 27, 2012I’ve made mini pancake muffins before, but I never thought to make them funfetti! I’m so sorry I didn’t think of it first. These look wonderful!