Description
These High-Protein Pancake Sausage Mini Muffins combine the warm comfort of pancakes, the savory richness of sausage, and melty cheddar cheese into a portable, protein-packed breakfast. Perfect for busy mornings, meal prep, or kid-friendly snacks, they’re customizable, freezer-friendly, and ready in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups Kodiak pancake mix (or another protein-packed pancake mix)
- 1 lb ground beef sausage, cooked and crumbled
- 2 cups milk (Fairlife or another high-protein milk)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F and lightly grease or line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a mixing bowl, combine pancake mix, milk, eggs, and maple syrup. Whisk until smooth.
- Stir in the cooked sausage and shredded cheddar cheese until evenly distributed.
- Divide the batter into the muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full.
- Bake for 14–16 minutes, or until tops are golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow muffins to cool slightly before serving. Store leftovers in an airtight container or freeze for later.
Notes
For a leaner version, substitute turkey or chicken sausage. Add chopped veggies like bell peppers, spinach, or zucchini for extra nutrition. Freeze muffins individually before bagging to prevent sticking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 16 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 35mg