Chocolate Chip Pancake Donuts – Making Donuts Out of Pancake Mix

Chocolate chip pancake donuts are such a fun treat to start the day!

We recently made sprinkled pancake donuts and it was such a big hit that I had to try a different flavor!

You may think it’s not that healthy but there are some tips and tricks to making it a lot healthier than it looks!

I used Kodiak Pancake mix as the main ingredient and added a few more protein sources to make it higher in protein and super delicious as well.

So if you’re looking for a fun, creative, and secretly healthy breakfast idea that your kids will love, these chocolate chip pancake donuts are a must to make!

Pancake donuts are the perfect combination of a fluffy pancake in the shape of a donut.

So in reality, they are still eating pancakes but they just look like donuts.

Whether you’re planning a weekend breakfast or just want to add a little extra excitement to your morning routine, these pancake donuts are a must-try.

I made them in less than 20 minutes one snowy morning and it was the perfect breakfast for my kids.

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With just a few simple ingredients and a donut mold, you can whip up this creative breakfast recipe in no time.

Think of all the possibilities—add sprinkles, drizzle with syrup, or even add some blueberries or strawberries for a little fruit kick.

Pancake donuts are not only delicious but also a great way to get the whole family involved in the kitchen.

So, ditch the ordinary breakfast for a day and bring some fun to the table!

What Pancake Mix Should You Use

I always use Kodiak Power Cakes for my pancake mix.

Typically we go for the Chocolate Chip flavor or Buttermilk and for this recipe, we used Chocolate Chip because that is my kid’s favorite.

Another option would be to make your own homemade pancake mix. I will do this if I am out of Kodiak Pancake Mix.

Kristine’s Kitchen and Culinary Hill have some great homemade pancake mix options.

Ingredients for Pancake Donuts

Pancake Mix:

As mentioned, we used Chocolate Chip Kodiak Power Cakes. They also have buttermilk, birthday cake, dark chocolate, pumpkin spice, blueberry, and more.

Pancake Mix Add-Ins:

With the Kodiak Power cakes mix you can add in eggs and substitute water for milk.

So I added 1 egg and used Fairlife 2% Milk because of the higher protein content.

Toppings:

If you really want to make these fun for the kids, add some sprinkles, fruit, or even more chocolate chips on top!

How to Make Homemade Chocolate Chip Pancake Donuts

Preheat oven to 375 degrees and spray a silicone donut mold with nonstick spray and set aside.

Mix the pancake batter according to the box’s instructions (I did 1 c. Kodiak Power Cakes, 1 egg, and 3/4 c. Fairlife 2% milk).

Spoon batter into the donut pan about 3/4 full and add chocolate chips on top of each donut.

Bake for about 8-12 minutes until springy but cooked through.

Remove from oven and let it cool for a few minutes then enjoy!

Sweet Mornings Start with Chocolate Chip Pancake Donuts!

If you want a really fun morning treat for breakfast make these chocolate chip pancake donuts!

With countless topping possibilities (and simple preparation), they’ll be a hit with the whole family.

Grab your donut molds, let your creativity shine, and kick off your morning with a playful twist on a classic breakfast!

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