Why is my muffin batter so thin?

If it's still very liquidy, try adding another 1/4 cup of flour . If you don't have a mixer, just do the best you can by hand. The texture will end up being a bit more dense than if you had a mixer, but should still be fluffier than before.

What makes muffins less dense?

Muffin recipes are usually made with a simple batter including vegetable oil . This makes them softer and less dense and sturdy than a cupcake made from butter-based cake batter.

What happens if the batter is too thin?

If you make a cake batter too thin, several things can happen when you bake it: Excessive spreading : The thin batter will have a higher liquid content, causing the cake to spread more during baking. This can result in a flat and dense cake with a wider surface area.

What to do if my batter is too thin?

Add all-purpose flour, 1 Tablespoon at a time If your batter is very runny, start with 1 to 2 tablespoons of flour and ¼ teaspoon of baking powder for every 2 tablespoons of flour you add in. Then, mix them well into the bowl. Once combined, without overly mixing, check the consistency.

How to get domed muffins?

According to O. Corriher, the way to get a perfectly puffed up dome on your muffins is to increase your oven heat .

What is the secret to light fluffy muffins?

Have all ingredients at room temperature before you start making the batter . Why? Having eggs, butter, and milk at room temperature helps them form a smooth mixture that traps air and expands when heated in the oven. That expansion makes your muffins fluffy and light.

What is the secret to high muffins?

Chilling your muffin batter overnight in the fridge is the BEST thing you can do for amazing muffins. It makes them more moist, tender, and TALLER! It's very similar to chilling cookie dough, which if you know me you know I'm obsessed with chilling cookie dough. Think of it like marinating.

How to make muffin batter thicker?

By chilling the batter , the starch in the flour is able to absorb more moisture, resulting in a more tender muffin. It also thickens the batter without drying it out, which helps encourage beautiful tall muffin tops without a crumbly or cakey texture.

How do you make cupcake batter thicker?

If you do want to thicken it up, just add more cake mix/dry ingredients and eggs/oil or whatever the recipe calls for in the appropriate proportion.

Is muffin batter supposed to be runny?

Depending on what ingredients you're using, the batter will range from runny (like thin cake batter) to very thick (like drop-cookie dough) . As a general rule, the thinner the batter, the lighter the muffins will be when baked. But don't be afraid to bake thick, gloppy batter.

What happens if you overmix the muffin batter?

Realize that overmixing can cause muffins to be tough, bake unevenly, create elongated holes (or tunnels) and/or form peaked tops .

PBJ Pancake Muffins - Drizzle Me Skinny! (2024)

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There’s nothing like a delicious and fun breakfast to kick off a positive day! For me, starting my morning with something tasty that makes me smile sets the tone for everything to come. That’s why I’m so excited to share these adorable PBJ pancake muffins – they’re not only incredibly yummy, but they also require just 3 ingredients! Super easy to whip up, these cuties are perfect for a busy morning. You can vary the jam flavor which is always fun – grape, strawberry, raspberry, and even orange marmalade work well. You could also make them nut free by using Sunbutter if needed. They’re just as delicious that way.

Plus, served alongside a generous helping of fresh fruit, they create a complete and satisfying breakfast that clocks in at only 9 Weight Watchers Points. Who says healthy can’t be fun and delicious? So ditch the boring routine and fuel your day with a smile – give these delightful pancake muffins a try!

Three reasons why you need to make this recipe!

Ever wanted a healthy PB&J?

Now you can! In a fun mini muffin form. These mini pancake muffins are packed with the flavors of peanut butter and jelly, without a ton of sugar and carbs.

PBJ Pancake muffins are high in fiber.

They have more fiber than sugar which is not typical for a muffin! Thanks to Kodiak’s mix these muffins are able to stay under 1 gram of sugar per muffin, and boast over 1 gram of fiber each!

The whole recipe is under 300 calories!

You could technically fit the whole batch into your calories and Weight Watchers points if you wanted. You’d get over 9 grams of fiber and 18 grams of protein, all for just 260 calories.

Ingredients you need to make PBJ Pancake Muffins:

½ cup Kodiak cakes flapjack and waffle buttermilk mix
½ cup water (might be a little less depending on what mix you use)
2 tablespoons sugar free jam
½ tablespoon light or reduced fat peanut butter melted

How to make PBJ Pancake Muffins (step by step):

Preheat the oven to 350F, and spray a mini muffin tin with nonstick cooking spray.
Mix the pancake mix and water together and pour out into 9 of the mini muffin holes.
Bake them in the oven for 12 minutes. Remove from the oven and push a well down in the middle of the mini muffins. I just use a small teaspoon.
Place the jam in a small zip lock bag and cut a small hole on the corner. Pipe the jam out into the centers of the muffins.
Return to oven for 5 more minutes. Let them cool for a few minutes then using a knife to scrape around the edges, gently remove the muffins from the tin.
Melt the peanut butter in the microwave for 30-40 seconds, and using a small spoon, drizzle it over the muffins.

Makes 9 mini muffins. Nutrition info for 1 mini muffin: Calories 29, Fat 1 g, Saturated fat .07 g, Carbs 5 g, Fiber 1.28 g, Sugars .44 g, Sodium 47.5 mg, Protein 2 g.

WW Points For PBJ Pancake Muffins:

Kodiak cakes flapjack and waffle buttermilk mix 6 points
Sugar free jam 1 point
Light or reduced fat peanut butter melted 2 points

1 point per mini muffin based on the WW app recipe creator.

If you’re using an older version of WW, check out these points below.

Freestyle SP- (blue & purple) 7 points for the whole recipe using WW recipe builder

Different ways to change up this recipe:

Kodiak has different mixes and some may be thicker than others. You might have to adjust the water amount. The batter will be on the thin side but not super runny.
You can use a different pancake mix- just be mindful of the points.

Tips and Tricks for Making PBJ Pancake Muffins:

PBJ Pancake Muffins freeze well for up to three months. You could also just keep them in the fridge for up to seven days.

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Apple Cranberry Oatmeal Bake
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