These homemade M&M pancakes are a breakfast treat! The pancakes are light and fluffy, and filled with melty chocolate candy pieces. This easy pancake recipe is better than store-bought and can be made in no time. Serve them for a special treat, slow weekend mornings, or even dessert topped with whipped cream, maple syrup, and even more M&Ms.

m&m pancakes on the plate with whipped cream

M&M pancakes are similar to chocolate chip pancakes but better. Mini M&M candies are folded into the batter and once cooked, some of their colors give these pancakes a fun rainbow effect. The candy stays crunchy and the chocolate melts into the pancakes as they cook, creating a delightful treat that everyone will enjoy.

This delicious breakfast can be made in no time and this recipe is easy enough that kids can help make them. You can stick with the regular M&M candy colors or choose different colored candies depending on the holiday to make these pancakes festive for any occasion. Red and pink for Valentine's Day, pastel colors for Easter, or red and green for Christmas. They all will be delicious!

How to make m&m pancakes

Start with buying your favorite kind of M&M candies. You can use with peanuts, with just chocolate, with almonds or the crunchy ones! In this recipe i used mini M&Ms (kids love them and so cute!).

mixing milk, eggs, flour in the large glass bowl

Whisk egg with milk in a medium size bowl. Add the rest of the ingredients except for candies. I like to add them in the last second. Once you add them m&ms will stain the entire batter with its color which is ok and kinda gives them a unique look.

You can take a different route and add candies right when you add the batter to the griddle. Evenly spread them on one side of the pancake, let is cook and then flip them. This method is great if you don't want m&ms to color the batter.

Cook on the hot buttered griddle for about 1 minute or until you will start seeing bubbles, then flip. For serving, top m&m pancakes with whipped cream or maple syrup and ad more candies for pretty presentation. But remember if you add whipped cream on still hot pancakes, it will melt and spread all over the place. Which is mot a bad thing at all but just keep it in mind.

Ingredients for this recipe

Make pancakes from scratch in no time, by using simple ingredients that are probably already in your fridge and pantry.

Flour - Regular all-purpose flour is perfect.

Sugar - Just a little bit to help sweeten the pancakes.

Baking powder - Helps them to rise and get fluffy. Don't use too much because it can give a chalky taste to the pancakes.

Salt - All you need is a pinch to balance out the other flavors.

Egg - Binds all the ingredients together.

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Milk - Moistens the pancakes and helps them to brown.

Vegetable oil - To make tender pancakes and for frying.

Mini M&M candies - Adds fun pops of color and chocolatey goodness. Feel free to use different colored M&Ms for festive occasions.

How to get fluffy pancakes

This is a simple and easy recipe, but here are a few tips that can help you get the best light and fluffy pancakes every time.

First, don't over mix the batter. This can cause your pancakes to turn out tough and dry. The batter will be thick and lumpy, this is good because it will allow your pancakes to rise and get fluffy.

pancakes with m&ms on the plate top view

Avoid adding too much milk. We want a thick batter, too much milk can cause the pancake batter to be too loose and you'll end up with flat pancakes.

Lastly, check the expiration date of your baking powder. If it's expired your pancakes might not rise as well.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you know when to flip them?

You'll know when they are ready to flip when the edges start to brown and little bubbles start forming on the surface of the pancake. This usually happens after 2- 3 minutes.

Why aren't my pancakes fluffy?

If your pancakes aren't fluffy, the batter might have been overmixed or too much milk was used. Mix the batter just until all the flour has been incorporated. It will be a little thick and lumpy.

Can I make the pancake batter ahead of time?

You can make the pancake batter a few hours before serving. Keep it covered in the refrigerator, and only add the M&Ms right before you are ready to cook them. Otherwise, their candy coloring will bleed into the batter too much.

How do I keep the pancakes warm before serving them?

Warm your oven to 200 degrees Fahrenheit. Place the cooked pancakes on a sheet pan with a wire rack in the oven. They can stay warm without drying out for up to 30 minutes.

How many pancakes does this recipe make?

Using ¼ cup of batter, this recipe will make about 6-8 medium pancakes. Feel free to double or triple this recipe if you are making it for a crowd.

Do I have to use M&Ms?

No. If you don't have them or would like to substitute them with something else that's totally fine! Milk or semi-sweet chocolate chips would be great. Use mini chocolate chips instead of regular chocolate chips because they melt better and won't make the pancakes lumpy.

Expert tips

You can add candies after you pour batter in to the griddle. Evenly spread them on one side, cook and flip. This way your pancake batter will stay remain white in color.
If using whipped cream as a topping remember that it will melt quickly on the hot pancake.
Add as many m&ms as you want!
Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 5 days in the air tight container. You can also freeze pancakes. Reheat in the microwave, toaster or air fryer!
Do not overmix the batter if you want fluffy pancakes and your baking powder expiration date.

The Best M&M Pancakes

Yield: 8

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients

1 cup flour
1 tablespoon sugar
2 teaspoon baking powder
pinch of salt
1 egg
1 cup milk
2 tablespoon vegetable oil
½ cup mini m&m candies (or other kind of m&ms)

Instructions

Whisk egg with milk in a medium size bowl.
Add oil, flour mixed with baking powder, sugar and salt.
Fold in m&m candies. Gently stir.
Heat some oil in the skillet on medium heat. Scoop the batter onto the skillet, using approximately ¼ cup for each pancake.
Brown on both sides and serve hot.

Notes

You can add candies after you pour batter in to the griddle. Evenly spread them on one side, cook and flip. This way your pancake batter will stay remain white in color.
If using whipped cream as a topping remember that it will melt quickly on the hot pancake.
Add as many m&ms as you want!
Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 5 days in the air tight container. You can also freeze pancakes. Reheat in the microwave, toaster or air fryer!

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 369Total Fat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 340mgCarbohydrates: 51gFiber: 2gSugar: 24gProtein: 8g