Description
High Protein Sausage Pancake Muffins are a deliciously satisfying breakfast that combines fluffy pancakes with savory sausage in one easy-to-make muffin. Perfect for busy mornings or meal prep, these muffins are packed with protein and customizable to cater to various tastes. Serve them warm with syrup or enjoy them as a quick snack throughout the day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pancake mix
- 1/2 pound ground sausage
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup whole milk (or almond/oat milk)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a muffin tin.
- In a skillet, cook the ground sausage over medium heat until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat.
- In a large bowl, combine pancake mix and baking powder.
- In another bowl, whisk together eggs and milk, then add the cooled sausage.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry mix and stir gently until just combined. Fold in cheese if using.
- Spoon batter into muffin tin, filling each cup two-thirds full. Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (60g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 55mg