How to Turn Pancake Mix Into Waffle Mix
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Can you turn pancake mix into waffle mix? You bet! Just use this little trick!
Waffle Mornings
One of the most common recipes that I use from our recipe index is our Oatmeal Pancake Mix recipe. Ever since I stumbled on this recipe a few years ago, I haven’t used any other pancake mix. My family loves it. I love it too. Not only does it have a hearty flavor and texture, but it is made with wheat flour and oats. It’s delicious, filling, and healthy. I always make a few batches and freeze them for an easy, healthy make-ahead breakfast.
Well, the other morning was a waffle morning. I don’t know what made it a waffle morning. It just was. My husband suggested that we use our favorite pancake mix to make the waffles. I initially scoffed at his idea thinking it wouldn’t work but immediately began to do a little research on how to transform a pancake mix into a waffle mix.
Turns out, it is super easy. In order for pancake mix to take form and not stick as they become waffles, they just need a little extra fat in the mix. All I did was add a little oil (I used coconut oil) to the recipe and the waffles turned out beautifully!
How to Turn Pancake Mix Into Waffle Mix
To use your pancake mix to make waffles, you’ll need to add a little extra oil to use it as a waffle recipe.
Here’s the formula: For every cup of dry pancake mix, just add 2 extra tablespoons of oil.
So for example, since we usually use two cups of dry mix for our oatmeal pancakes, I added 4 tablespoons of oil to the batch.
With bellies full of waffles, we were all set to take on the day ahead!
Tips for Great Waffles
Since you are clearly in the waffle-making business at the moment, here are a few tips to make your waffles AWESOME.
- Strike while the iron is HOT! If your waffles come out a little pale and soft, it could be because the waffle maker you’re using isn’t hot enough. It’s important to preheat the waffle maker for at least 5-10 minutes. Yes, seriously that long! Also, pause for a couple minutes between batches to let the iron heat up again.
- Opt for oil instead of butter. For crispier waffles, use vegetable oil or coconut oil instead of melted butter in your recipe. Unlike butter, oil doesn’t have any water content, which adds moisture and hinders a crust from forming.
Can you freeze waffles?
Yep! In fact, freezing waffles is a great use of your time. They are easy to reheat for busy mornings.
How to Freeze Waffles: Make and cool waffles completely on a cooling rack. Place waffles in single layers in a gallon-size freezer bag with parchment paper between layers. Seal tightly and freeze.
To Prepare Waffles From Frozen: Toast frozen waffles. If still slightly cold inside, microwave in 10-second increments until warmed through.
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How to Turn Pancake Mix Into Waffle Mix
This is a simple way to transform pancake mix into waffle mix. You will have yourself a heart, filling, delicious mix!
Ingredients
- 1 cup of favorite pancake dry mix (Try our delicious and healthy oatmeal pancake mix!)
- 2 tablespoons cooking oil (i.e. melted coconut oil, avocado oil, etc.)
- The liquid or other ingredients listed on your pancake mix box/recipe (i.e. water, milk, eggs)
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Instructions
- For each 1 cup of dry pancake mix, add 2 tablespoons of oil. Then, stir in the additional liquid/ingredients listed in the recipe or on the box until combined.
- Add just enough waffle batter to cover the waffle iron and cook about 3 minutes or until done. (Check your waffle iron’s instructions .)
Notes/Tips
Nutrition values calculated from 4 cups of pancake mix with 1/2 cup oil.
My eggless pancake recipe already has melted butter and oil in it. Do I still need to add the extra oil?
I’m not sure, Lynn. Try a round of waffles with your eggless batter “as is” and see how they turn out. You can always add more oil if they aren’t the right consistency.
I didn’t add any extra oil to the recipe but did brush oil onto the grill. Worked perfectly!!! Thank you so much!
Worked better than expected.
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Super easy, and turned out perfect!
Thanks Tess! Glad they turned out perfect!
I put dry ingredients into containers and forgot to tape the recipe for waffles. I found clear, easy instructions here and will definitely come back to explore other recipes. Thanks
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I used strawberry pancake mix and topped with blackberries and whipped cream
Sounds delicious Kimberly. Thanks for sharing!
For crispy waffles, what I’ve learned from the Scandinavian way of making them is that if you add a pinch of yeast to the batter they will stay crispy even after they cool down. This should be in addition to any other leavening agent like baking powder/bicarb.
Interesting Mia. I have never heard that. Thanks for sharing.
New waffle maker and followed recipe on bag. What is purpose of the oil? How can I make waffles crispier
Hi Lenore. I searched google on how to make waffles crispier. There seems to be a consensus about your waffle iron being hot when you pour the batter in; and using cooking spray on the iron. If you find any other tricks to crispy waffles, let us know!
To make Belgium waffles from just add water pancake mix do i need any other ingredients?
Hi Caroline. To make waffles from pancake mix, you actually need to add oil. You make the pancake mix according to the instructions, but then add 2 tablespoons of oil per 1 cup of pancake mix to make waffles.
I really like the way it cooked in my mini waffle iron. It makes 4 waffles. They were tasty.
So glad you liked it Carla! Thanks for taking time to leave a review.
I liked it. it worked real great.
So glad you liked it Carl. Thanks for leaving a review!
Used whole grain so added more oil let sit 5 mins and cooked 3 mins Will do again!!
Good to know! Thanks for leaving a review with what worked for you.