Microwave Mug Pancakes (Printable)

Fluffy single-serve pancakes made in minutes using just a mug and microwave.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
03 - 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
04 - Pinch of salt

→ Wet Ingredients

05 - 3 tablespoons milk
06 - 1 tablespoon melted unsalted butter, plus extra for greasing
07 - 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Optional Add-ins

08 - 1 tablespoon mini chocolate chips or blueberries
09 - Maple syrup or fresh fruit, to serve

# How-To:

01 - Lightly grease a large microwave-safe mug with melted butter to prevent sticking.
02 - In the prepared mug, whisk together flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt until evenly mixed.
03 - Pour in milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Stir until just combined with no visible flour remaining—take care not to overmix.
04 - Gently fold in chocolate chips or blueberries if using, distributing evenly throughout the batter.
05 - Cook on high power for 90 seconds, or until the pancake has risen and set in the center. Cooking time may vary depending on microwave wattage.
06 - Allow to cool for 1 minute before serving. Top with maple syrup, fresh fruit, or your preferred pancake toppings.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • You get fluffy pancake texture in literally two minutes without dirtying a single pan or mixing bowl
  • It satisfies that pancake craving when turning on the stove feels like too much work for a Tuesday morning
02 -
  • Every microwave is different; start with 90 seconds but add 10 second increments if the center seems too wet
  • Overmixing is the enemy of fluffy texture; a few small lumps are totally fine and even preferred
03 -
  • Use a fork instead of a whisk for mixing; it fits better in the mug and reduces overmixing risk
  • Letting it rest for that full minute after cooking makes a huge difference in texture and ease of removal
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