Fluffy Microwave Mug Pancakes (Print Version)

Fluffy pancakes prepared effortlessly in a microwave mug—ready in under two minutes for quick breakfast satisfaction.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 4 tbsp all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 tsp baking powder
03 - 1 tbsp granulated sugar
04 - Pinch of salt

→ Wet Ingredients

05 - 3 tbsp milk
06 - 1 tbsp melted unsalted butter (plus extra for greasing)
07 - 1/4 tsp vanilla extract

→ Optional Add-ins

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

# How to Make:

01 - Grease a large microwave-safe mug lightly with melted butter.
02 - In the mug, combine flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt. Mix well.
03 - Add milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Stir until just combined with no visible flour; do not overmix.
04 - Gently fold in chocolate chips or blueberries if using.
05 - Microwave on high for 90 seconds, or until the pancake has risen and is set in the center. Microwave times may vary by appliance.
06 - Let cool for 1 minute before serving. Top with maple syrup, fruit, or your favorite pancake toppings.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It's genuinely faster than making toast, and you feel like you actually cooked something real.
  • One mug means one dish to wash, which is the kind of practical magic we all need on busy days.
  • You can customize it while it's cooking—add chocolate chips, swap in fruit, experiment without commitment.
02 -
  • Overmixing is the silent killer here—the batter should look slightly lumpy, which feels wrong but creates tender pancakes instead of chewy rubber.
  • Your microwave's power matters more than the recipe; some appliances need 75 seconds while others need the full two minutes, so pay attention the first time and adjust from there.
03 -
  • Invest in a 12-ounce ceramic mug that feels good in your hands and retains heat beautifully—it becomes part of your kitchen ritual.
  • Room temperature ingredients mix more smoothly than cold ones, so grab your milk from the pantry shelf instead of the fridge if you have time.
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