Pancake Donuts made with store bought pancake mix are a quick and easy way to turn a breakfast favorite into a fun, donut‑shaped treat!

The Best of Pancakes, but Make Them Donuts!

When you want something special for breakfast but don’t want a lot of extra steps, these Pancake Donuts are the perfect solution. They have all the familiar flavor of pancakes, just baked into a playful donut shape that instantly feels like a treat.

Using a just‑add‑water pancake mix keeps things simple and stress‑free. The batter comes together in minutes, and from there you can customize it with your favorite mix‑ins – chocolate chips, sprinkles, berries, or even a pinch of cinnamon. Once baked, the pancake donuts turn out soft, fluffy, and ready for dipping or glazing.

These are great for busy mornings, weekend brunches, or making breakfast a little more exciting for kids. Serve them plain, dusted with powdered sugar, or dipped in maple glaze for classic pancake flavor. This is an easy recipe you’ll want to keep on repeat!

Why this Recipe Works:

• Store Bought Mix Does the Heavy Lifting – It already contains the flour and leavening, so the donuts turn out soft and fluffy without extra measuring or added ingredients.
• Foolproof – Using ‘just add water’ mix makes the recipe quick, consistent, and beginner-friendly, with reliable results every time.
• Batter Adapts Well to Mix-In’s – I love that the pancake mix is sturdy enough to handle add-in’s without becoming dense.

Looking for more easy school morning breakfast ideas? Kids love Blueberry Breakfast Quesadillas, Hulk Spinach Banana Muffins, and Peanut Butter Oatmeal Breakfast Cookies, too!

Ingredients You’ll Need:

• 1 box Pancake Mix (Just Add Water) – Serves as the base of the recipe, providing structure, sweetness, and leavening so the donuts bake up soft and fluffy with minimal effort.
• Mix-In’s – Optional add-ins that customize the flavor and texture. Popular choices include chocolate chips, berries, sprinkles, nuts, or cinnamon, allowing you to make each batch unique.

How to Make Pancake Donuts

NOTE: If you’d like to make these healthier, I recommend using the batter for these Easy Healthy Pancakes instead.

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Spray a donut pan with non-stick spray and set aside.
• Prepare pancake mix according to directions on the box.
• Spoon batter into each donut mold and sprinkle desired mix-in’s on top.
• Bake for 15 minutes.
• Repeat until desired number of pancake donuts is reached.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

Are Pancake Donuts fried or baked?

They are baked in the oven using a donut pan.

Can these be made ahead of time?

Yes! Just reheat gently in the microwave before serving.

Can these donuts be frozen?

Absolutely. Let them cool completely, then freeze in a freezer safe container for up to 3 months. Thaw and reheat before serving.

More Donut Recipes:

• Baked Cinnamon Sugar Donuts
• Powdered Sugar Biscuit Donut Holes
• Donut S’mores
• Baked Apple Cider Donuts
• Cinnamon Sugar Canned Biscuit Donuts