Pancake Muffins and Donuts with Cereal
Ingredients:
For the Batter:
- 2 cups pancake mix
- 1 1/3 cups water
- 1 cup cereal (e.g., Fruity Pebbles)
For the Glaze:
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 3 tablespoons milk
- 1-2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions:
- Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare the Batter:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 cups of pancake mix with 1 1/3 cups of water. Stir until the mixture is smooth and free of lumps.
- Gently fold in 1 cup of your chosen cereal, mixing until evenly distributed.
- Grease the Pans:
- Lightly grease your muffin and donut pans with nonstick spray or a thin layer of oil.
- Fill the Pans:
- For muffins: Spoon about a tablespoon of batter into each cavity of the muffin pan.
- For donuts: Add enough batter to fill the bottom of each donut mold.
- Bake:
- Place the pans in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 10 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Make the Glaze:
- While the muffins and donuts are baking, prepare the glaze. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together 1 1/2 cups of powdered sugar, 3 tablespoons of milk, and 1-2 teaspoons of vanilla extract until smooth.
- Cool and Glaze:
- Once the muffins and donuts are done baking, remove them from the oven and let them cool in the pan for about 5 minutes.
- Turn the donuts out of the pan and dip the tops into the glaze, then place them on a wire rack to set. For the muffins, you can either dip the tops in the glaze or drizzle it over them.
- Add Extra Cereal:
- Sprinkle additional cereal on top of the glazed muffins and donuts for extra crunch and decoration.
- Freezing and Reheating:
- These treats freeze well. Place the cooled muffins and donuts in a freezer-safe ziplock bag and store them in the freezer.
- To enjoy later, microwave the frozen muffins or donuts for about 30 seconds or until warmed through.
Tips:
- Experiment with different cereals for variety.
- Add a few drops of food coloring to the glaze for a fun, colorful twist.
- Serve the muffins and donuts with extra syrup for an extra sweet treat.