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A white plate with six baked donuts topped with chocolate chips, sprinkles, blueberries, and strawberries, arranged in two rows. Blueberries are scattered nearby.
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Pancake Donuts

These easy pancake mix donuts are soft, fluffy, and ready in just 15 minutes! With endless topping possibilities, they're a perfect treat for kids and adults alike.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12 Donuts
Calories: 55kcal
Author: Wendy

Equipment

  • Donut pan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk or spoon
  • wire rack

Ingredients

  • 1 cup pancake mix
  • ⅔ cup milk or as directed on pancake mix
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter or oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract optional
  • ½ cup toppings berries, chocolate chips, or sprinkles
  • Optional toppings: powdered sugar syrup, or glaze

Instructions

  • Preheat a donut pan and lightly grease with butter or nonstick spray.
  • In a bowl, combine the pancake mix, milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla. Stir until smooth.
    A glass mixing bowl with flour, sugar, milk, egg, and melted butter sits on a white surface surrounded by measuring cups, sprinkles, vanilla extract, and an eggshell.
  • Spoon the batter into the donut pan, filling each cavity about 1/2 to 3/4 full. Add selected toppings as desired. Do not over-fill.
    Two donut pans filled with batter are on a white surface, with bowls of sprinkles, chocolate chips, blueberries, and chopped strawberries beside them.
  • Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 8–10 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
    Two donut pans filled with batter, each donut topped with different ingredients including chocolate chips, blueberries, strawberries, and colorful sprinkles, on a white surface.
  • Let donuts cool for a few minutes in the pan, then transfer to a wire rack.
    Three donut pans filled with baked donuts topped with chocolate chips, sprinkles, and fruit. A cooling rack holds several finished donuts.

Notes

  • Pipe the batter for clean, uniform donuts.
  • Use nonstick spray generously.
  • Avoid overmixing for a fluffy texture.
  • Smaller toppings are better. Larger pieces of berries and chocolate will sink into the donut.
  • Each donut uses about three tablespoons of batter. 

Storage

  • Storage: Store cooled donuts in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
  • Reheating: Warm in the microwave for 10-15 seconds.
  • Freezing: Freeze unglazed donuts for up to 2 months. Thaw and reheat before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Donut | Calories: 55kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 28mg | Sodium: 80mg | Potassium: 48mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 127IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 43mg | Iron: 0.2mg