Fluffy Microwave Mug Pancakes (Print Version)

Fluffy, quick pancakes made in a mug, perfect for breakfast or a fast snack in minutes.

# What You'll Need:

→ Batter

01 - 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
02 - 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
03 - 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
04 - Pinch of salt
05 - 3 tablespoons whole milk
06 - 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted, plus extra for greasing
07 - 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Toppings

08 - 1 to 2 tablespoons maple syrup
09 - Optional: fresh berries, chocolate chips, or powdered sugar

# How To Make:

01 - Lightly grease a large microwave-safe mug with butter.
02 - Add flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt to the mug; stir to blend evenly.
03 - Pour in milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract; mix gently until smooth without overmixing.
04 - Microwave on high power for 90 seconds or until the batter has risen and set, checking at 70 seconds to avoid overcooking.
05 - Allow to cool for one minute, then top with maple syrup and optional toppings; enjoy directly from the mug.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Ready in under five minutes with zero pans to clean afterward.
  • A single mug means less thinking and more eating when you're half asleep.
  • You can customize it right in the container without dirtying extra bowls.
02 -
  • Overfilling the mug is the only real way to ruin this; the batter needs room to rise, so fill only to the halfway or two-thirds mark.
  • Every microwave is different, so check at seventy seconds the first time you make it rather than waiting the full ninety and getting a dry pancake.
03 -
  • If your mug has a handle, hold it with a kitchen towel when you pull it from the microwave—it gets surprisingly hot.
  • The pancake tastes best eaten immediately, but it stays soft and edible for several hours, so don't stress if you have to eat it later.
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