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.
Just got a new waffle maker! A friend gave me some packaged pancake mix, going to try this recipe tomorrow!
I was so glad to come across your method to add 2 T. of oil to every 1 cup of pancake mix to be able to use pancake mix for waffles. I did this and put it in the waffle pan when the pan was hot enough. I waited until I thought the waffle was cooked enough then opened it. It was still very soft. I did this a couple of times and it did not get solid. I tasted it and it was good but not getting solid. I went back to the mix and — oh my land!!! The mix was still in the package. Ha Ha Ha. So I scraped the batter out of the waffle pan and put more pancake mix in the soft stuff and added some more milk. They turned out wonderful. What a klutz! Even an 83 yr old grandma can make a mistake. I told my husband and we had a good laugh. Hope you do too. Thank you for your many tips.
Oh goodness Judy! What an adventure in waffle making. Thank you for allowing us to laugh with you. So glad you figured it out and can now use pancake mix to make waffles whenever you want… as long as you remember to use the mix! 🙂 We’re so glad to have you as part of our Thriving Home community.
Just the information I needed. Did not know if I could use the pancake mix in my waffle iron. Thank you for the recipe.
You’re so welcome Catherine. Glad you found us!
Perfect!
So glad to hear it Janet. Thanks for leaving a review!
Worked a treat!
They turned out excellent. My first time making waffles on this iron and the first one I overfilled. I adjusted my second waffle, barely covering the iron as you said, and turned to max setting on the iron and it was excellent.
Hi Pam! Thanks for sharing your experience. Always good to know how things work with other appliances.
Waffle was delicious and light/fluffy. I used Buttermilk complete pancake mix and added water. I only wanted one mini waffle. Next time I will half the recipe.
Good notes Donna, thanks for sharing!
Looks good, I will try it later
Perfect! It came out wonderful 👍😊
Yay! Glad to hear it Adrian.
10/10!!! I used our new Lego waffle maker this morning and was a little skeptical about just only adding oil, but it was perfect!
Yay! Thanks for leaving a review Rebekah!
I have been online for an hour or longer trying to find out how to convert pancake batter into waffle batter. Thank you so much for this! I am looking forward to making waffles this weekend now.
Yay! Glad you found us Rachel.
Ty so much!
Still working on just the crispiness I like, but they’re making a good waffle! I’m using a friend’s scratch pancake mix with nut and teff flours, but it’s worked great! Thanks for the tips about preheating and timing the wafflemaker, rather than trusting it’s green light.
Glad you’ve found this helpful Gayle.
Looks good
simple but amazing recipe! we loved it! so easy and taste so soft and freezes the leftover and taste like fresh!
Thank you so much for leaving a review. We are so glad you froze them and took the time to tell others how they turned out!
Thanks, My husband also suggested waffles and they freeze so well.
Hi Robin! My crew loves waffles and I love that they freeze well. Thank you for taking the time to leave a review!