Fluffy Quick Microwave Mug Pancakes (Printable)

Fluffy pancakes cooked in a microwave mug, ready quickly for a convenient breakfast or snack.

# 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 additional 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 for dusting

# How to Make It:

01 - Lightly grease a large microwave-safe mug with butter.
02 - Add flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt to the mug and stir to blend evenly.
03 - Pour in milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract; mix gently until smooth without overmixing.
04 - Microwave on high for 90 seconds, checking at 70 seconds to prevent overcooking. The pancake should rise and be set.
05 - Allow to cool for 1 minute, then top with maple syrup and desired toppings. Serve directly in the mug.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It's genuinely faster than toast and tastes infinitely better, making weekday mornings feel less rushed.
  • You get that fluffy pancake texture without dirtying half your kitchen or standing over a hot skillet.
  • One mug means one dish to clean, which honestly changes everything on a busy day.
02 -
  • Never fill the mug more than two-thirds full, or your pancake will overflow all over your microwave—I learned this the messy way.
  • The difference between a perfect pancake and a rubbery one is about 20 seconds of cooking time, so check around the 70-second mark if you're new to your microwave.
03 -
  • A mug that's slightly wider than it is tall gives you better rise and a fluffier result than a narrow, tall one.
  • Letting the batter rest in the mug for 30 seconds before microwaving sometimes makes the crumb structure more tender.
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