Sheet PANcakes (Sheet Pan Protein Pancakes)
I am a huge fan of batch-made breakfasts that help mornings run smoothly in our household. This easy recipe has been a go-to now for four years and I don’t see that ending anytime soon.
Making pancakes on a griddle or stove top can be messy, cumbersome, and SLOW. On busy week day mornings, I just don’t have that kind of time. And on the weekends, we want to wake up slowly and enjoy breakfast together, so I don’t want to spend the entire meal flipping pancakes and washing dishes. The solution to all of these breakfast problems: Sheet Pan Pancakes, aka Sheet PANcakes.
These easy sheet pan pancakes are the easiest way to make pancakes for a crowd without standing over the stove flipping batch after batch. They’re fluffy, freezer-friendly, perfect for meal prep, and one of my favorite breakfasts for busy school mornings. Whether you’re feeding toddlers, hosting brunch, or stocking your freezer, this recipe makes breakfast incredibly simple.
I use the Kodiak Cakes mix (great price at Costco!) for an extra dash of protein. Many grocery stores have their own private label brand of high protein pancake mix, and I’ve heard great things about the Aldi Millville protein pancake & waffle mix as well.
Sheet PANcakes cook faster and yields more than making a batch of pancakes. Also they are somehow fluffier!? Maybe from my not flipping them so much. Add your favorite mix-ins for an extra yummy touch. For our family, we’re a half blueberry, half mini chocolate chip household. I drop the blueberries & chocolate chips right on top of the batter before it goes in the oven, and everyone gets exactly what they want in their own square.
These also happen to be one of the best freezer-breakfast recipes I’ve found. Cut into squares, freeze with parchment between layers, and you’ve got a grab-and-go breakfast for weeks. Thirty seconds in the microwave and they’re ready to eat!
If you make these, I’d love to hear what mix-ins your family swears by! Scroll down to the comments to see what other readers have tried (there are some genuinely great ideas).
YOU WILL NEED:
- 3 cups pancake mix (high protein pancake mix works great)
- 2 cups milk of choice
- 2 eggs (could add a 3rd egg if you want)
- 1 tsp vanilla
- Optional: whatever you want to add in; we do 1/2 frozen blueberries and 1/2 mini chocolate chips
TO MAKE:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees
- Grab a sheet pan, mine is a half sheet size and I like to line with parchment (less clean up!)
- Pour batter in and spread it and add any mix-ins
- Bake for 12 minutes, give or take depending on your oven. You can tell they are done once middle no longer raw.
- Let cool then cut with a plastic knife.
- Store in fridge separated by parchment (I use the same parchment I baked them on!) for up to 10 days or freeze (again, separated with parchment so they all don’t stick together).
- To reheat: microwave a square for 30 seconds (longer if frozen)
Purchase my favorite sheet pan size (the half sheet) here!
This is one of the best freezer friendly breakfast recipes because they reheat beautifully! We just stick a square in the microwave for 30 seconds (longer if frozen). Add syrup and voila! Breakfast is served!
FAQ: Can I use any pancake mix?
Yes! I use Kodiak, but Bisquick, Krusteaz, or any store brand pancake mix is fine. For extra protein, use a high protein pancake mix.
FAQ: Can I make these without using any eggs?
Yes! Just make pancakes as instructed on the box according to package instructions and skip the eggs.
FAQ: What are some other add-in and topping ideas?
Strawberries, blackberries, peanut butter chips, cinnamon, apples, sprinkles, etc are all great ideas.
FAQ: Can I freeze the sheet PANcakes?
Yes! These freeze very well. Freeze for up to 6 months, cut into squares and separated by sheets of parchment paper so they don’t stick together.
Sheet PANcakes Are Great for Meal Trains & Postpartum moms
These would also make a great dish to take to a postpartum mom or a family in need. I would pre-cut them into squares and add a small container of maple syrup on the side. For other great ideas of what to take to other people, check out this post where I asked 5 of my foodie friends what recipes they make for loved ones! And see my post on 10 perfect meals to batch cook here.
Without further ado, here is the full recipe!
Protein Sheet PANcakes
Ingredients
3 cups protein pancake mix (or pancake mix of your choice)
2 cups milk of choice
2 eggs (could add a 3rd egg if you want)
1 tsp vanilla
Optional add-ins: 1/2 frozen blueberries and 1/2 mini chocolate chips
Directions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees
- Grab a sheet pan, mine is a half sheet size and I like to line with parchment (less clean up!)
- Pour batter in and spread it and add any mix-ins
- Bake for 12 minutes, give or take depending on your oven. You can tell they are done once middle no longer raw.
- Let cool then cut with a plastic knife.
- Store in fridge separated by parchment (I use the same parchment I baked them on!) for up to 10 days or freeze (again, separated with parchment so they all don’t stick together).
- To reheat: microwave a square for 30 seconds (longer if frozen)
Recipe Video
Notes
- If your pancakes are cooking unevenly, rotate your pan halfway through cooking
- Serve with maple syrup, butter, or jelly on top!
- Store in the fridge for up to 10 days
- Freeze for up to 6 months, cut into squares and separated by sheets of parchment paper so they don’t stick together
I shared this on Instagram and got some great comments with tips from others who have tried this method as well. @mrs_gluntz shared: “Also great to pop in the toaster for on the go. I also add the syrup TO THE BATTER for no-mess handling!” I admit I want to try this but I wonder if my kids would still need syrup on top.
What are your favorite ways to jazz up sheet pancakes? Or, batch make other breakfast options? I would love to hear what’s worked well for your family!
Just made these and I’m officially obsessed. So. Good.
These are absolutely delicious and so easy to make! I love the plastic knife hack. Thank you Kate
Such a game changer! Thanks, Colleen!
Came here to print out to tape to my Rubbermaid Brilliance Pantry container with the pancake mix in it. I feel like both the printing of recipes, the containers and the recipe are all influenced by you. I add a drizzle of pure maple syrup to the batter and cut with a pizza cutter into big rectangles, and the kids eat them in the car. No sticky in my car! They love the blueberry Kodiak cake flavor. But seriously, I don’t cut pizza with my pizza cutter, I cut up pancakes and that type of stuff with it. Easy to cut into bite sized pieces with it too for littles. Just sharing that tip! Love your account and your heart! <3
Oh this made my day to read. I’m SO honored! Thank you, Kalynne! Also genius about putting maple syrup in the pancake mix so they can eat it on the go!
I made these and they are absolutely amazing. The texture is like a brownie! I even used a homemade dry pancake mix instead of the Kodiak and it worked perfectly. Thank you!
Yes!! So glad they turned out perfectly for you!
Can you share your homemade pancake mix recipe?!
Could I sub my own pancake mix ?
Yes should work just the same!
These are so easy to make and even better, they were a HUGE hit with my picky eaters! I never doubt a hack or recipe you share…this is one of many I have tried. Thank you so always bringing such awesome content to the gram!
Thank you so much, Katy!!
I came here looking for a PANcake recipe made with real ingredients that I already have like flour, butter, sugar etc. guess I have to buy some pancake mix 😕
Sorry! Use whatever your preferred pancake recipe is and it should work the same.
Are milk and egg added even with a “add only water” mix??
Follow the box directions!
I have a child with egg allergy. Could I omit the eggs and just make the directions on the box of Kodiak mix? Would they still come out the same?
YES!
Oh man, was this good!! I didn’t have Kodiak on hand, but I used my usual buttermilk pancake recipe and adjusted it so that I had three cups of flour (I use half almond and half whole wheat for a little extra protein), three eggs, and 2.5 cups of buttermilk (and all the related ingredients, like baking powder, soda, salt, sugar, and oil). While I was stirring the batter, I stuck the sheet pan in the hot oven with a couple tablespoons of butter, then sloshed the melted butter all over the pan before pouring in my batter. SO MUCH BETTER AND SO MUCH EASIER than traditional pancakes. My kids have requested that I only always make these now, and I don’t mind one bit. Thanks, Kate!!!
Sounds incredible! I love how you put the pan in the oven to preheat with melted butter first. Smart!
I just made these for my daughter and three friends who were here for a sleepover. They were so easy, and so good! Thank you!
So genius! The whole family loved them, and I loved not being stuck flipping pancakes during all of breakfast. Used Kodiak mix but planning to try a homemade pancake recipe next time to see how that goes.
You’re a wizard, Kate! These are perfect! We’ve made these twice recently, and they’re definitely going into the regular summer rotation. Thank you!
I am SO glad yall are loving these as much as our family is!
Would I double this recipe if using a full sheet?
yes!
Must made these and I will never make pancakes the old fashioned way again. So quick and delicious. I make my pancakes in bulk so this is truly a game changer for me. I used a pizza cutter and it worked perfectly.
Made these tonight for dinner and they were a hit! Half chocolate chip, half diced cinnamon apples.
Made these this morning. GAME CHANGER!!
I make these almost weekly now! And I can’t believe it took me this long to figure out, but I now make a batch of Kodiak cake muffins according to the box and while they are baking, I get the sheet pancakes ready. I don’t wash the dishes in between because they use practically the same ingredients. I freeze most of it and have breakfast for at least a week for the kids. And I only do dishes, use the oven, and clean up once.
Batching these together is genius!!
I tried this recipe today, but I had the plant-based Kodiak mix since the store was out of regular. It started to burn on the outside while staying raw and doughy on the inside. Might try again another time, but it was so disappointing (especially for my kid who helped me make them). Wasted a whole bunch of good chocolate chips.
Oh no I am so sorry, we have never had this issue! Must be the plant based version difference. Maybe you could try covering with foil when you notice it is browning too early and cook for 5-10 minutes more
Can you replace the milk with water?
Thanks!
Yes!
I turned my mom on to this great recipe, we both use the Kodiak mix. Then, she turned me on to a variation that I absolutely love. We add the zest of one orange into the batter. We juice that same orange into a small saucepan and stew 1/2 cup of craisins over low heat. Once the craisins soak up the juice, pour them into the batter. I also like to add 1-2 tablespoons maple syrup in the batter. The orange cranberry flavor is soooo good in these pancake bars.
Stop it that sounds dreamy!
I should have mentioned that my orange and craisin add-in amounts are for a half batch of the sheet pancakes. It’s just my husband and me so I only make half a batch at a time.
Oh thank you for the follow up!
I totally thought of this after the fact but I used a “just add water” mix because it’s all I had on hand and so I didn’t need to add eggs 🤦🏼♀️ so we will see how it turns out. I also whisked all the ingredients together and not sure if I should have so we will also see how that turns out 🙂 excited about this though! And will tweak for next time if needed !
It should still work (I think!) How did it turn out!?
Made these today without egg (due one kid’s to allergy) and everyone loved them! Our kids don’t always love pancakes, so when I called this “breakfast cake” they tried it as a snack and are so excited for the week! Have always seen your posts suggesting this recipe and glad I finally tried it!
Breakfast cake! Genius!
Has anyone made these in an airfryer?
If I halved the recipe and made it in a quarter sized pan would the oven temperature have to change?
You don’t put baking powder in the mix?? Thanks!