Microwave Mug Fluffy Pancakes (Printable)

Quick, fluffy pancakes cooked in a mug using common ingredients and microwave convenience.

# 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

# Directions:

01 - Lightly grease a large microwave-safe mug (at least 12 oz) with melted butter.
02 - Add flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt to the mug, then mix well.
03 - Pour in milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Stir until just combined with no visible flour; avoid overmixing.
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; times may vary depending on oven.
06 - Allow to cool for one minute before serving. Top with maple syrup, fresh fruit, or preferred toppings.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It feels like cheating—genuinely good pancakes in the time it takes to butter toast.
  • There's something deeply satisfying about watching it puff up in the microwave, like a tiny edible science experiment.
  • No cleanup beyond a single mug, which means you can actually enjoy your breakfast instead of standing at the sink.
02 -
  • Overmixing is the enemy of fluffy pancakes in any form, but especially in this tiny mug where you have no gluten development buffer.
  • Every microwave heats differently, so the first time you make this, peek at it around 75 seconds instead of walking away and hoping for the best.
03 -
  • Keep everything at room temperature before mixing—cold milk and cold butter don't incorporate as smoothly and might leave your pancake with a slightly grainy texture.
  • Invest in a mug that's at least 12 ounces because this pancake rises more than you'd expect, and nothing is worse than cleaning batter off the inside of your microwave.
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