Fluffy Microwave Mug Pancakes (Printable)

Fluffy mug pancakes prepared in minutes using common pantry staples for a fast, satisfying start.

# 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 milk
06 - 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
07 - 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Toppings

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

# Method:

01 - Lightly grease a large microwave-safe mug with butter.
02 - Add flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt into the mug and stir to blend.
03 - Pour in milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract; mix gently until smooth without overmixing.
04 - Microwave on high for 90 seconds or until the pancake rises and sets; check after 70 seconds as microwaves vary.
05 - Allow to cool for one minute, then top with maple syrup and optional toppings; serve directly from the mug.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It's genuinely fast—no waiting for pans, no cleanup chaos, just mix and microwave.
  • You get real fluffy pancakes that taste nothing like a sad microwave experiment.
  • One mug means you can eat straight from it or plate it up depending on your mood and energy level.
02 -
  • Don't overfill the mug—batter should reach only halfway or two-thirds up the sides, or you'll have a melted mess on your microwave floor and learn to hate cleaning it.
  • Microwave wattages vary wildly, so the first time you make this, check it early and adjust from there instead of guessing.
03 -
  • Add a tablespoon of unsweetened cocoa powder to the dry ingredients if you want chocolate pancakes, and you won't need to add extra sugar.
  • Keep the mug in the microwave for the minute of cooling instead of transferring it—the residual heat keeps everything warm while you grab toppings.
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