Ube Mochi Muffins using Trader Joe’s Ube Mochi Pancake Mix

Learn how to make soft, chewy, and purple Ube Mochi Muffins using Trader Joe’s Ube Mochi Pancake Mix and just a few ingredients. No special tools, no fancy steps: just a mixing bowl, a whisk, a muffin tin, and your oven.

You only need Trader Joe’s Ube Mochi Pancake mix, eggs, water, and a bit of butter or oil. To make it purple, add a splash of ube extract. These easy ube muffins are crispy on the outside, chewy on the inside, and ready in under 30 minutes. Perfect for a colorful breakfast, a quick dessert, or that mid-afternoon craving for something purple and fun.

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What is Mochi?

💡A mochi is a Japanese rice cake made of a short-grain japonica glutinous rice, and sometimes other ingredients such as water, sugar, and cornstarch. The steamed rice is pounded into paste and molded into the desired shape. Source: Wikipedia

Why this Ube Mochi Muffins using Trader Joe’s Ube Mochi Pancake Mix recipe works

They’re chewy, crispy, and just plain delicious.
These muffins have that perfect mochi texture: crispy edges, chewy centers, and just the right amount of sweetness. Even picky eaters won’t say no.
They take less than 30 minutes.
Mix, pour, and bake. That’s it. These are the kind of muffins you can make on a busy morning without the stress.
They turn a pantry mix into something totally original.
You get to turn a Trader Joe’s pancake mix into something way more fun. Plus you can tell your friends that you hack the TJ’s Ube Mochi Pancake mix!
INEXPENSIVE – It will cost you lest than $10 to make them.

🥄Kitchenware

1 large mixing bowl
a whisk
a non-stick muffin pan

📝Ingredients to make these muffins

🟣 Trader Joe’s Ube Mochi Pancake Mix
💧 Water
🧈 Butter
🥚 Eggs
🌺 Ube Extract

Baker’s tips for better results

We used water in this recipe instead of milk. It makes the muffins dairy-free and a bit lighter. I want the ube flavor to “shine through”, and it does, without the creaminess milk adds.
You can use milk or any milk alternative for a non-dairy option
We also used ube extract for extra color. Ube extract is a concentrated flavoring made from purple yam, giving foods a sweet, nutty, vanilla-meets-pistachio flavor and a bold purple color. It’s an easy way to add ube’s signature taste and hue to baked goods and desserts without changing the texture.
We didn’t add any sugar as the mix is sweet enough.
This recipe is gluten-free and dairy-free without the milk addition.
We didn’t add any mix-ins, but you can do: Add shredded coconut for extra chew and tropical vibes. Or shredded cheese for a sweet-savory twist!

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🕐How to make these muffins

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In a large mixing bowl, combine eggs, water and butter

Add ube extract in a bowl with mix and all ingredients for the Ube Mochi Muffins using Trader Joe's Ube Mochi Pancake mix

Add pancake mix and whisk until combined. Add ube extract and whisk until combined

Pour the batter into a greased muffin pan, filling each cup about 3/4 full

Pour batter into a greased 12-muffin baking pan

In a pre-heated at 400F oven, bake for 18-20 minutes. Cool before serving

Bake muffins for 18-20 minutes to make the Ube Mochi Muffins using Trader Joe's Ube Mochi Pancake mix

FAQs about this recipe

How can I store these Ube Mochi Muffins?

Make sure muffins are completely cooled. You don’t want them still warm because they will get soggy. Once cooled, you can store them in an airtight container or even a bag that is zipped. They should last up to 3 days on your counter. They will last longer in the refrigerator, but they won’t be as moist and fresh.

Can I freeze these muffins?

If you want to freeze them, make sure they are cooled to room temperature. Then, wrap in plastic wrap and store them in a gallon-sized freezer bag. They should last for up to 3 months. Thaw completely in the fridge before serving them at room temperature.

What are the most popular grocery store pancake mix brands to use?

We used Trader Joe’s pancake mix for this recipe but there are plenty of brands. From the classic King Arthur mixes to protein packed Kodiak and iconic Dolly Parton’s mixes, there are really too many to list! Do some research, experiment with a few, and choose your favorites!

What other treats can I make with pancake mix?

You definitely can make more than muffins with pancake mix. If you are willing to play around and do a little tweaking, you can make a few baked goods with a box of pancake mix. You can easily make delicious cookies, fluffy cakes, colorful cupcakes and more! Use technique and imagination!

📖RECIPE CARD