These pancake sausage bites are a delicious and healthy breakfast idea! This 3-ingredient recipe is perfect for meal prep and busy mornings.
pancake sausage bites
Is it just me, or are bite-sized foods better than regular-sized foods?! There’s this phrase that “everything is bigger in Texas” and I think that even though I am a Texan, my Midwest roots aren’t buying it so I am more inclined towards smaller things. ANYWAY, regardless of why I like bite-sized items, these pancake sausage bites are my new favorite breakfast!
These pancake sausage bites are so fluffy and delicious! Every bite is packed with soft pancake and pieces of sausage. Not only are you going to get awesome flavor in every bites, but these bites are packed with protein. Each serving is 320 calories and contains 18 grams of protein. This healthy breakfast recipe is great for all ages. I promise your kids will like them too!
This recipe only requires 3 ingredients so it’s quick, easy, and perfect for meal prep. I like to make a batch of these on the weekend and heat them up during the week so they are ready for busy mornings. Dip them in syrup or take them to-go!
WHAT INGREDIENTS DO I NEED?
The recipe only requires 3 ingredients! I love recipes that are EASY and use what I already have in the pantry and this recipe definitely meets those requirements.
- Kodiak Cakes Power Cakes Mix – Kodiak Cakes is the only pancake mix I ever use. I love the flavor, the nutritional components, and how easy it is to make. I use the classic Buttermilk flavor for this recipe, but you could use whatever mix you like the best!
- Turkey Sausage Links – I use a box of pre-cooked turkey sausage links for this recipe, but you can use whatever kind of meat you like best. To ensure the sausage is evenly distributed throughout the bites, I chop them into small pieces.
- Water – You’ll need water to mix with the pancake mix. For the ratio, you will use a little less than the amount of mix.
- Syrup – Using syrup for dipping is totally optional!
what substitutions can i make?
This recipe is absolutely one where you can make substitutions. Here are a few options:
- Pancake Mix – I like to use Kodiak Cakes, but you can use whatever kind of pancake mix you already have!
- Turkey Sausage – This is my preference of breakfast sausage, but you can swap for whatever kind of breakfast sausage links you want.
- Syrup – I like to use some syrup for dipping, but you can totally add some syrup or vanilla to the batter before you bake the bites!
WHAT EQUIPMENT DO I NEED?
The main piece of equipment you need for this recipe is a muffin tin. If you have a mini muffin tin, that would work as well.
HOW DO I MAKE THIS RECIPE?
This recipe is SO easy. Here’s what you’ll do:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Spray muffin tin with cooking spray and set aside.
- Combine pancake mix and water. Mix to combine. (Don’t over-mix or the batter won’t rise well!)
- Chop sausage links into small pieces.
- Mix 3/4 of the sausage pieces into the batter and stir.
- Pour batter evenly across the 12 spaces of the muffin tin.
- Sprinkle the remaining 1/4 of the sausage pieces on top of the muffins.
- Bake at 350 for about 20 minutes, or until middle is cooked through.
- Enjoy with a side of syrup!
what is the trick to fluffy pancakes?
If you’re just using a simple mix, the trick is to not over stir! I mix to barely combine the ingredients. This will make the bites extra fluffy!
can you save pancakes?
I will store these in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Just heat them up in the microwave the morning you want them!
is pancake eaten hot or cold?
You can eat these pancake bites hot or cold! They taste great both ways. If you want to heat them up, just heat in the microwave. I eat with toppings both ways.
LOOKING FOR SOMETHING SIMILAR?
Lucky for you, I love pancakes! Here’s some similar recipes to try:
- Baked Pancakes
- Chocolate chip and peanut butter pancake skillet
- Berries and cream pancake skillet
- Cinnamon roll pancake skillet
WANT TO MAKE THIS RECIPE?
If you try these pancake sausage bites and love them, please rate this recipe!
Pancake Sausage Bites
Equipment
- muffin tin
- oven
Ingredients
- 2 cups pancake mix I use Kodiak Cakes Mix
- 1.5 cups water
- 12 pre-cooked sausage links I use pre-cooked lean turkey sausage
For Dipping
- syrup
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Spray muffin tin with cooking spray and set aside.
- Combine pancake mix and water. Mix to combine. (Don’t over-mix or the batter won’t rise well!)
- Chop sausage links into small pieces.
- Mix 3/4 of the sausage pieces into the batter and stir.
- Pour batter evenly across the 12 spaces of the muffin tin.
- Sprinkle the remaining 1/4 of the sausage pieces on top of the muffins.
- Bake at 350 for about 20 minutes, or until middle is cooked through.
- Enjoy with a side of syrup!
This recipe was all the things!! Simple, tasty, and nutritious!! 10/10 would recommend.
I made these for the first time today and they’re AMAZING. Couldn’t be simpler to make and SO tasty and filling. I’m a vegetarian so I used vegan sausage and it was the perfect high-protein comfort breakfast. I think it’ll feel like Christmas morning waking up tomorrow knowing I have leftovers! ?
Easy and delicious! These are a quick and easy breakfast item that is great for when you’re on the go or in a rush! I made them this morning and they really hit the spot! I used Aldi Chicken Breakfast sausage and it was wonderful! Because my pack only had 7 sausage links, I reduced the pancake mix to 1 and 1/3 cup and reduced the water to 1 cup. This adjustment made 9 muffins. Thank you for such a great recipe, Jordo!
These are super yummy and so easy to make!
These are the perfect breakfast option! Super easy (only 3 ingredients, 1 of those being water), fast (less than 30 mins) and DELICIOUS!
These are a really great and simple option for breakfast. Toddler approved! My son helped prepare them and ate two as soon as they we’re ready! Jordo is such a light on the internet and I will DEFINITELY be trying more of her creations.
I made these for the first time the other day and she was not kidding when she says these go FAST! I already made us a second batch! They are so simple, so easy, and so so good. I added 1/4 cup of syrup to add a little sweetness and to keep me from using so much syrup for dipping, and I think it adds just the right amount of sweetness. (And adds only about 4 carbs per serving)
My husband loves them, I love them and they are toddler approved. ??
Love love love this recipe!! Easy to make and I have breakfast for a few days! Plus the macros are great. ??
this breakfast recipe was so quick and simple and SO YUMMY! I love that it’s packed with protein yet so delicious. I’m always looking for quick & simple recipes and this is definitely one! it is a Must Try for all! The recipe makes enough for a couple days depending on how many you plan to feed. Will be making this again very soon 🙂
Love this recipe! Super easy to make and tastes great! Reminds me of a healthy version of McDonald’s Sausage McGriddle.
These are super easy to make & they’re delicious! I’d highly recommend giving them a try. I’m already planning on making another batch!
These are so good! I only had chocolate chip kodiak cakes but they were still awesome and my picky 5 year old thought he was getting a treat! Mom win!! Will be making these again!!
So quick and easy and YUMMY!
I LOVE these!! The recipe is super easy, the bites are very filling and add the right macros! I highly recommend giving them a try! Thanks Jordo!! ??
SO easy, delicious, and filling! This will definitely be staple in our home from now on.
These are so delicious, and satisfying! Keep you full, and taste is NOT compromised! So amazing!!!! Great for breakfast, lunch or dinner, travel well and keep you full for a LONG time!
So easy and satisfying! The macros are great without compromising taste!
These were an absolute hit with my daughters! I doubled my batch and have perfect leftovers for tomorrow mornings breakfast! Quick, easy, delicious and NUTRITIOUS!
10/10 Recommend!!
This recipe is perfect!!! So easy. Can be made ahead. And delicious! I’m always on the lookout for high protein breakfasts that can be heated up quickly in the morning and these are the best! Two in my family love them with sausage and the other two love them with just mini chocolate chips. You must try these!!!!
These were so simple to make and a perfect breakfast for meal prep! These will definitely become a staple in our household. 🙂
All I can say is wow!! This recipe couldn’t be any easier to make and super delicious! Will be making again this week. Super convenient and tasty. Thank you Jordo!!
These were Amazing!!! So easy to make and macro friendly. YUMMMM
Quick and easy to make! Makes for a quick breakfast on the go or just have one for a snack. Will definitely be making again!
I enjoyed these bites all last work week! They were easy to make and made my breakfast process a breeze. I used the Aldi equivalent to the Kodiak mix. Perfect! Thank you!! I plan on making a batch tonight for the week!
This is such a great, quick recipe! I ate mine with a side of sugar free syrup. So delish! I love the substantial serving size as well!
Amazing! Prepped for my week! Thanks, Jordo!
AMAZING. This is the 4th recipe I’ve made from Jordo’s World and the 4th 5 star review. Super easy to make, and the perfect breakfast to meal prep. I added a scoop of pescience vanilla protein to the batter for some extra protein and they were delicious! Throw them in the air fryer for a few minutes this morning to heat them up – they were crisp, filling and delicious. 10/10 would recommend and definitely going to make this a staple for meal prepping!
Jordo the Genius! Seriously simple, seriously delicious. Made one batch to give them a try and fiance and I inhaled 2 each and were blown away. I proceeded to make a second batch right after. These will change my life.
My favorite snack prep to bring to work everyday! So easy and convenient and..yummy!!!
These are the best! They have become a weekly staple at our house, still going strong four weeks in a row! We always make a 2.5 x batch so it lasts for a full week of breakfast for two! A dash of cinnamon added to the batter is delicious as well.
So easy to make and super yummy!
These are awesome!! Filling, healthy and easy to make!
LOVE these! They have definitely been an awesome way to start my day. I used chicken maple sausage and loving the sweet start to my day!
Loved these! Super simple and quick and very yummy. Great for on the go as well
STOP WHAT YOU’RE DOING AND MAKE THIS RECIPE! First of all it’s the easiest recipe you’ll ever make. Second of all it is so delicious and satisfying! I don’t know why it took me so long to make them. I was afraid the serving size would be too small- I had just finished a wicked workout and was HUNGRY. Nope, serving size was PERFECT!
This was such an easy recipe to follow and make! Definitely recommend for breakfast on the go!
These pancake bites are SO GOOD and SO EASY! My go-to recipe for prepping breakfast for the week!
So good and most importantly – so easy.
LOVE THIS RECIPE. In our house we call them “healthy sausage balls” (if you know, you know) – just as delicious and more nutritious!
Amazingly easy and delicious make ahead breakfast! My kids have been enjoying these all week before school! Whipped them up so fast on a Sunday afternoon. Perfect meal prep recipe. Thank you Jordan! I am LOVING all of your recipes!!!
Super simple to make…my 13 year old prepped these for breakfasts last week. I didn’t think I would like them, but they exceeded my expectations. These will be on a regular rotation.
These are amazing!! They are SO easy to make, and they are filling, tasty, and have great macros! I swap out half the water for an equivalent amount of premier proteni vanilla protein shake to boost the overall protein content, and it works wonderfully. They reheat well and are fantastic on-the-go options.
These are the best ever!! I used the cinnamon kodiak cake mix and it was just as good!!! 10/10
Genius!! Love how these are macro-friendly but don’t sacrifice taste at all! Definitely a life saver for when my cravings are going crazy!
Great breakfast meal prep recipe! I used a little less water than recommended. Love it. Will be making again very soon!
These are delish!
AMAZING ?!!! My 12 year old son and I LOVE these!!! Very easy and super filling!!
I made 18 hoping to prep for MYSELF for the week! I turned around and my 4 kids had eaten most of them!! LOL. Great for moms and kids alike 🙂
These pancake sausage bites are perfect for weekday mornings when you need to grab and go. They are so easy to make with little prep and are delicious!
So delicious! And even better, so quick and easy to make!!
I’ve made this like 3 weeks in a row. I’m obsessed! So easy and so delicious! The perfect protein-packed start to my day!
These have been on repeat for the past two weeks and I’m making them again this week. They are so simple to make and so good! They also keep me full until my next meal. Love them!
We eat these almost every single day at our house– since January. They are easy and so yummy!
Absolutely incredible! These are a staple in my house. I have also made these for friends who have recently had babies and their families loved them too!
These are a family favorite! Another SUPER easy recipe! Very flavorful, they reheat well, are macro friendly and taste great! I have these on rotation for breakfast meal prep!
Easy and tastes great! I always struggle with getting enough protein in and this is a great way to start the day with enough protein. A quick, easy breakfast for on the go, too. I even made it before work!!
These pancakes bites are DELICIOUS! Honestly the best thing about this recipe is how EASY it was to make. I love recipes that require minimal ingredients and cook fast. This is the move! The perfect tasty breakfast for the girl or guy on the go. You will also have enough for at least 2 or 3 meals depending on how you portion the meal. HIGHLY recommend this recipe 🙂
So easy to make and so delicious! I make these routinely for an easy breakfast!
These pancake bites are so easy to make and delicious! I make them on Sunday so I have breakfast all week long! Makes for a perfect protein packed breakfast on the go for those busy mornings!
Kids and Parents approve! So yummy and easy, especially during the school year.