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Ten minutes, four ingredients, no fuss.Fri, 26 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://heymomblog.com/posts/waffles-from-pancake-mix/https://heymomblog.com/posts/waffles-from-pancake-mix/Turn pancake mix into crisp waffles: add 2 tbsp oil and 1 extra egg per 2 cups of mix. The exact ratios, why it works, and tweaks for the major brands.Thu, 25 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT