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How to Freeze Pancakes (the Easy Way)

Learn how to freeze pancakes, from leftovers or as a meal-prep option, so they're just as good pulled out of the freezer as they are right out of the pan.
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Freezing Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 5 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 2kcal

Ingredients

  • 6 -12 pancakes

Instructions

  • Let the pancakes fully cool. I usually place onto a wire rack to expedite this.
  • Add to a freezer bag in a single layer. To add a second layer, place a piece of parchment paper over the pancakes in the bag, then add another single layer of pancakes. This helps them to not freeze together so they are easier to remove one at a time.
  • Press out as much air as you can, or seal almost all the way closed and suck out the air like a DIY vacuum sealer. (You can use a straw if you prefer.) Seal.
  • Freeze for at least 4 hours and up to 6 months.
  • To thaw, transfer the bag or individual pancakes to room temperature for about an hour or the fridge to thaw overnight.
  • Serve or warm in 15-second increments in the microwave.
  • You can also warm pancakes straight from the freezer. Place them onto a heat-safe plate and warm in 15 second increments until heated through. (They heat very quickly.) You can also pop them into a toaster oven.

Notes

  • Let the pancakes cool fully before storing.
  • Try to remove as much air as possible from the bag before sealing to help reduce potential ice crystals.
  • Place parchment between layers of pancakes so they don't freeze together. This makes them to be easy to remove one at a time.
  • Thaw overnight in the fridge or on the counter at room temperature as desired.
  • Freeze for up to 6 months.
  • Warm in the microwave for 15-30 seconds to warm through and serve. (You can also serve them at room temperature.) Or pop into a toaster oven.

Nutrition

Serving: 2pancakes | Calories: 2kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.3g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.02g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.03g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 5mg | Potassium: 2mg | Fiber: 0.02g | Vitamin A: 3IU | Vitamin C: 0.01mg | Calcium: 2mg | Iron: 0.01mg