Fluffy Microwave Mug Pancakes (Printable Version)

Fluffy pancakes made in a mug using your microwave in under two minutes with simple pantry ingredients.

# Components:

→ 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

# Directions:

01 - Lightly grease a large microwave-safe mug with melted butter.
02 - In the mug, whisk together flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt until well blended.
03 - Pour in milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Stir until just combined with no visible flour remains. Do not overmix.
04 - Gently fold in chocolate chips or blueberries if using.
05 - Microwave on high power for 90 seconds, or until the pancake has risen and is set in the center. Cooking time may vary by appliance.
06 - Let cool for 1 minute before serving. Top with maple syrup, fresh fruit, or your favorite pancake toppings.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • You probably have everything you need in your kitchen right now
  • Its faster than waiting for delivery and tastes infinitely better
02 -
  • Every microwave is different so start with 75 seconds if yours runs hot
  • Overmixing kills the fluffiness so stop as soon as the flour disappears
03 -
  • Use a mug that holds at least 12 ounces because the batter rises significantly
  • Double the recipe if you are actually hungry, but use two separate mugs
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