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Four Ways to Bake and Cook with Pancake Mix

by Lindsay Cotter · 09/17/2014

I know what you’re thinking. Shouldn’t pancake mix be made to make pancakes? Yes, yes it should! But as a Flapjacked Ambassador, I use their Protein Pancake Mix for more than just pancakes.

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The reason why I love using Flapjacked Protein Pancake mix for more than just pancakes is because of the unique NON GMO ingredients.

  • Oat flour (which luckily I can tolerate quite well being gluten free)
  • Coconut Flour or Hazelnut flour (depending on the batter flavor)
  • Quinoa flour
  • Dried peaches, banana, or apples (per flavor)
  • whey protein
  • Cultured Buttermilk Powder
  • Baking Powder

You see, this mix is fabulous for baking and more because it is MORE than just plain old GF flour and baking soda/powder. I receive a lot of questions about how I use this batter, so I figured today’s post can cover a few suggestions. Whatcha think?

First up..Healthy Bites. Remember that time I made personal pancake bites? If not, check out the recipe here! A-M-A-Z-I-N-G!

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I usually replace half the protein powder or coconut flour suggested in my Healthy Bite recipes for one of the flapjack mixes. It gives it a great flavor when you are wanting less sweetness.  I also use it when making bites with dried fruit., for example my PB and Jelly bites (from ebook) or the apricot mac nut recipe!

pb jelly bites

Oh, and I always share when I make these, because they are super special, obviously! Winking smile

flapjack office

Second, I use protein pancake mix (buttermilk flapjacked) as a thickener for soups. This past week I  made a spicy pumpkin soup that needed a little extra thickness, 1-2 tbsp of the buttermilk did the trick! Just stir on low for about 5 minutes.

pumpkin soup

Third, I use it to hold together savory salmon or tuna cakes.  I actually made a mini sizzlefish sablefish and broccoli cake recipe with the buttermilk mix  few week. You can see the full recipe here!

Broccoli fish cakes with yogurt sauce #glutenfree #healthy @cottercrunch A great appetizer!

And last, but not least, I bake with it. Muffins, cookies, breads, etc. I recently made Flapjacks Outrageous Banana Bread Recipe with a few tweaks of my own. It’s too good not to share!

flapjack banana bread

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Flapjacks Outrageous Banana Bread:

INGREDIENTS
4 extra large eggs
3 over ripe bananas (mashed)
1/2 cup light sour cream or fat free greek yogurt (I used half greek yogurt and half cream cheese)
1/4 cup melted butter (I used melted coconut oil)
1 tsp vanilla
2-1/4 cup FlapJacked Banana Hazelnut Protein Pancake Mix
1/4 cup coconut sugar (or brown sugar) – I used coconut sugar
1 tsp baking soda
I added in 1/2 cup chopped dark chocolate espresso almonds and 1 tsp chocolate extract (optional)

INSTRUCTIONS:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a medium bowl, combine Dry Ingredients (FlapJacked Pancake mix, sugar, baking soda and chocolate chips.) In another medium bowl, using an electric mixer, combine wet ingredients and mix on medium – high speed for 2 minutes until well blended.  Using a spoon or spatula, gently fold in wet and dry ingredients.  Spoon mixture into a lightly greased 9×5-inch loaf pan and bake for 45-50 minutes or until a wooden tooth pick inserted in the center comes out clean.  Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes.  Serve hot or cooled.

ENJOY! 

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NUTRITION FACTS w/ Greek Yogurt
Serving Size: 1 1/2-inch slice  (15 servings)
Calories 145 Fat 6g Carbohydrates 16g Fiber 2g Sugar 9g  Protein 9g

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Want more ideas? Go check out all the other recipes on their site. So many great ideas for savory and sweet protein packed eats!

What’s your favorite way to use pancake mix? Besides in pancakes of course. 

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  1. jobo says

    09/18/2014 at 8:38 PM

    YUM! you are so good at these recipes! I want them all! can I live with you guys?! hehe

    Reply
  2. Abby @ BackAtSquareZero says

    09/18/2014 at 7:33 PM

    Oh…. I have GF pancake mix in the cupboard right now and that bread recipe looks amazing.

    Reply
  3. Holley @ lungesandlashes.com says

    09/18/2014 at 4:04 PM

    Never would have thought to use Pancake mix to thicken soup… but that totally works, plus adding in protein, Nice!

    Reply
    • LCCotter says

      09/18/2014 at 5:06 PM

      yes, my thoughts exactly!

      Reply
  4. Taylor @ Pink Heels Pink Truck says

    09/18/2014 at 1:07 PM

    These are super creative ways to use Pancake mix. And your dishes…omg…delish!!!

    Reply
  5. Cassie says

    09/18/2014 at 11:49 AM

    I have three ripe bananas and some Flapjacked mix that are just ASKING to be made into banana bread tonight… how timely!!

    Reply
  6. Rebecca Payne says

    09/18/2014 at 10:13 AM

    Do you have a good, healthy-ingredient banana bread recipe that doesn’t involve the protein pancakes (since I don’t have any of that right now)…I have an itch to bake some banana bread. 🙂

    Reply
  7. Hilary says

    09/18/2014 at 9:33 AM

    Such a great idea to add it as a thickening agent! It never even crossed my mind!

    Reply
  8. Jody - Fit at 56 says

    09/18/2014 at 8:37 AM

    HOLY YUMMINESS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I want everything!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 🙂

    Reply
  9. Tara Newman says

    09/18/2014 at 5:47 AM

    We LOVE flapjacked and it is so fun to see all the different things you can do with their product. And for the record I have always hated pancakes until I tried their stuff.

    Reply
  10. Jen @ Chase the Red Grape says

    09/18/2014 at 4:58 AM

    You know what I am going to say – ‘ahhh wish we could get this mix in the UK’…
    And I know what you will say – ‘come visit and get some!’ – hahaha!
    Everything looks delish though – and it’s so good sometimes to think out with the box regarding ingredients!

    Reply
    • LCCotter says

      09/18/2014 at 8:38 AM

      i just might include a sample with your cedar plank mailing! xxoo

      Reply
      • Jen @Chase the Red Grape says

        09/19/2014 at 7:36 AM

        😀 XXX

        Reply
  11. Christine @ Love, Life, Surf says

    09/17/2014 at 11:01 PM

    I never would have thought to use pancake mix for so many different things!

    Reply
    • LCCotter says

      09/18/2014 at 8:37 AM

      yes and i think they are nut free!

      Reply
  12. Amanda @ .running with spoons. says

    09/17/2014 at 9:20 PM

    Too many good ideas! I still have my little sample pack from Blend and I keep meaning to use it, but I’m not sure on what… Any suggestions? It’s the apple cinnamon flavour…

    Reply
    • LCCotter says

      09/18/2014 at 8:26 AM

      oh i bet you can make some kind of delicious apple bread or muffin. Like caramel cinnamon apple?

      Reply
  13. Shashi @ RunninSrilankan says

    09/17/2014 at 9:07 PM

    Oh dear – that Flapjacks Outrageous Banana Bread has such an amazing texture!!! I really need to rethink my one flour recipes! Thanks Lindsay!

    Reply
    • LCCotter says

      09/18/2014 at 8:32 AM

      you would love that bread and i bet you could add in youre own twist!

      Reply
  14. purelytwins says

    09/17/2014 at 8:37 PM

    mmmm craving pancakes now 😉

    Reply
  15. Kim says

    09/17/2014 at 5:20 PM

    Wow – I truly had no idea that you could do so much with pancake mix – all of it looks awesome!! The thickener for soup is something I never would have thought of – does it make it sweet?

    Reply
    • LCCotter says

      09/18/2014 at 8:42 AM

      not at all. the buttermilk is more creamy, ya know?

      Reply
  16. She Rocks Fitness says

    09/17/2014 at 3:46 PM

    That banana bread…OMG! 🙂

    Reply
    • LCCotter says

      09/18/2014 at 5:10 PM

      it’s like crack!

      Reply
  17. Katie says

    09/17/2014 at 3:00 PM

    These were SO GOOD!! I don’t think I even made pancakes with them either. Hehe

    Reply
    • LCCotter says

      09/18/2014 at 2:56 PM

      haha i rarely make the pancakes with them.. muffins, yes!

      Reply
  18. Heather @ girlyeverafter.com says

    09/17/2014 at 2:02 PM

    MMM…chocolate makes everything better! Delicious!

    Reply
    • LCCotter says

      09/18/2014 at 5:00 PM

      could not agree more!

      Reply
  19. Yum Yucky says

    09/17/2014 at 1:28 PM

    Ooo. I didn’t know pancake mix could be so versatile. My stomachs approve of this blog post.

    Reply
    • LCCotter says

      09/18/2014 at 5:00 PM

      it’s saves me time and energy! haha

      Reply
  20. Kim @FITsique says

    09/17/2014 at 1:09 PM

    Look at you go! I never think to use pancake mix for other things! All of these recipes look fantastic!

    Reply
  21. Kirtley Freckleton @ The Gist of Fit says

    09/17/2014 at 12:49 PM

    WHAT THU?!!! You put it in your salad.

    Mind blown.

    Must try!!

    Reply
  22. Heather @ FITaspire says

    09/17/2014 at 12:13 PM

    Well now I know what to do with the extra Flapjacked mix in my pantry. 🙂

    Reply
  23. Amanda says

    09/17/2014 at 11:54 AM

    I must make that banana muffin bread! I thought i noticed that the flapjacked packaging doesn’t explicitly state it is gluten free. Do you know why? Thanks!

    Reply
    • LCCotter says

      09/17/2014 at 12:23 PM

      they used oat flour, so that’s not certified gluten free but if you are not celiac, it should be okay since it’s a GF ingredient, you know? I think they are working on a certified GF mix soon! I can eat oat flour just fine and i’m non celiac gluten sensitive. Just depends on the person though. xxoo

      Reply
      • Amanda says

        09/17/2014 at 1:47 PM

        Got it! Thank you very much for the response. I have no allergies thank goodness but notice I feel much better when eating gluten free. Will definitely try this out.

        Reply
  24. Megan @ Skinny Fitalicious says

    09/17/2014 at 11:18 AM

    Really awesome ideas! I’ve yet to bake with my FlapJack mix. I still have mine from Blend in the pantry. I’ve been wanting to create a muffin with it. Thanks for the motivation!

    Reply
  25. Amanda @ Diary of a Semi-Health Nut says

    09/17/2014 at 10:29 AM

    Oh wow I didn’t know flapjacks used gluten free and non GMO ingredients!! I do like baking with pancake mix because it already has a lot of the necessary ingredients.

    And dark chocolate espresso almonds?? Areyoukiddingme?? Yum!

    Reply
    • LCCotter says

      09/17/2014 at 12:23 PM

      they used oat flour, so that’s not certified gluten free but if you are not celiac, it should be okay since it’s a GF ingredient, you know? I think they are working on a certified GF mix soon! I can eat oat flour just fine and i’m non celiac gluten sensitive. Just depends on the person though. xxoo

      Reply
  26. Laura @ Mommy Run Fast says

    09/17/2014 at 10:28 AM

    YUM! That banana bread looks like an amazingly delicious cake. I love how creative you are!

    Reply
  27. FlapJacked says

    09/17/2014 at 10:27 AM

    We love you, Lindsay! This is SUCH an awesome and creative post. We’ve never even thought of using our mixes as a thickener for soups- we will definitely be trying (and sharing) that tip!!

    Reply
  28. Ashley @ My Food N Fitness Diaries says

    09/17/2014 at 10:12 AM

    FlapJacked Mix really is the best! It’s so versatile. I’ve used it to make breads, muffins, pizza crust, I add it to smoothies, oatmeal, you name it! I love the soup thickener idea too! You’re brilliant. 😉 And the additions you made to the banana bread sound INCREDIBLE! Totally trying that.

    Reply
  29. Jessica says

    09/17/2014 at 9:49 AM

    You are the absolute cutest. I am going to make these this week. 🙂

    Reply
  30. Heather (Where's the Beach) says

    09/17/2014 at 8:18 AM

    I always love how creative you are. I never think to try to repurpose something like a mix.

    Reply
  31. Alanna says

    09/17/2014 at 8:08 AM

    That pancake mix sounds pretty amazing! I think I may need to try it. I have nothing on your pancake mix creations…keep em coming!

    Reply
  32. misszippy says

    09/17/2014 at 8:02 AM

    I really think you are one of my favorite recipe creators! It all looks amazing and I can’t wait to try some!

    Reply
  33. Maureen says

    09/17/2014 at 7:30 AM

    I really need to get some of this! Can you only buy online or in stores?

    Reply
  34. Holly @ EatGreatBEGreat says

    09/17/2014 at 7:24 AM

    It certainly is amazing how versatile pancake mix is! I’ve used it to make banana bread and biscuits. So yummy! I have still yet to try the Flapjack pancake mix though. It’s definitely a brand I need to try!

    Reply
  35. Maryea {happy healthy mama} says

    09/17/2014 at 6:57 AM

    You’re so smart!! 🙂 Great ideas here–now I’ve gotta get my hands on this mix.

    Reply
  36. Tina Muir says

    09/17/2014 at 6:51 AM

    SO clever! Wow! Love the idea of using it as a thickener in soup, I would NEVER have thought of that! I hate it when using cornstarch or flour makes it all clumpy! Thanks for the ideas, I MUST try flapjacked 🙂

    Reply
  37. CARLA says

    09/17/2014 at 6:50 AM

    OMGOSH YOU ARE AWESOME.
    TRYING.
    sharing.
    Im all about the savory with the p-cake mix!!

    Reply
    • LCCotter says

      09/17/2014 at 6:54 AM

      i use the buttermilk and add in turkey sausage to make muffins –> you would LOVE! let me know if you want any! i’ll share!

      Reply
  38. Sam @ PancakeWarriors says

    09/17/2014 at 6:47 AM

    Chocolate, espresso and banana bread – girl this recipe is screaming at me “I’m delicious, make me now!!”

    Reply
  39. Brittany @ Delights and Delectables says

    09/17/2014 at 6:24 AM

    mmmm… if only i could have the milk! boo hiss!

    Reply
    • LCCotter says

      09/17/2014 at 6:39 AM

      you can use another pancake mix that dairy free, or just use those flours with plain protein!

      Reply
  40. jill conyers says

    09/17/2014 at 5:42 AM

    Love Flapjacked! Works great for muffin tops. I can just smell them baking now.

    Reply
  41. SuzLyfe (@suzlyfe) says

    09/17/2014 at 5:31 AM

    Love the idea of a pancake banana bread. I’ve used pancake mix with both really good and pretty awful results in cookies. When you get it right, you get something that is so airy and delicious!

    Reply
    • LCCotter says

      09/17/2014 at 6:53 AM

      you got that right! hehe

      Reply
  42. meredith @ The Cookie ChRUNicles says

    09/17/2014 at 5:28 AM

    Ohhh that banana bread looks terrific! I actually saw Flapjacked mixes being sold at one of the Red Mango locations near me. Isn’t that funny?

    Reply
  43. Danielle @ It's a Harleyyy Life says

    09/17/2014 at 5:25 AM

    who would’ve thought you could use the pancake mix to make so much!

    Reply
  44. Lucie@FitSwissChick says

    09/17/2014 at 5:06 AM

    I STILL have a pack of Flapjacked Pancake Mix in my pantry from Laura! This needs to happen this weekend, I totally forgot about it!! Love all your recipe ideas with it too. Creative lady.

    Reply
    • LCCotter says

      09/17/2014 at 6:52 AM

      do you want more? I can send you some. Oh and I need your address again to send you goodies!

      Reply
  45. Arman @ thebigmansworld says

    09/17/2014 at 4:39 AM

    oh bloody Australia. You have nothing as usual.

    Flackjack my face.

    Reply
    • LCCotter says

      09/17/2014 at 6:52 AM

      I think you can order online soon. But i have a ton, so i will send you some. Let’s chat! for reals! i need your new address!

      Reply
  46. Michele says

    09/17/2014 at 4:25 AM

    Some great ideas 🙂 a nice gluten free option for wherever a recipe needs a thickener!

    Reply
    • LCCotter says

      09/17/2014 at 6:52 AM

      yes, and added protein! yay!

      Reply

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