Fluffy Quick Microwave Pancakes (Print View)

Quick, fluffy pancakes made in a mug; perfect for a fast, satisfying start to your day.

# 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, plus extra for greasing
07 - 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Toppings

08 - 1–2 tablespoons maple syrup
09 - Optional fresh berries, chocolate chips, or powdered sugar for garnish

# Method:

01 - Lightly grease a large microwave-safe mug with butter.
02 - Add flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt to the mug; stir to combine.
03 - Pour in milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract; mix until just combined and smooth, avoiding overmixing.
04 - Microwave on high for 90 seconds until the pancake has risen and set; start checking at 70 seconds to prevent overcooking.
05 - Allow to cool for 1 minute, then top with maple syrup and desired toppings; enjoy directly from the mug.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Five minutes from craving to eating means no more skipping breakfast on busy mornings.
  • You get actual fluffy pancakes without the mess of a full kitchen setup.
  • One mug means one dish to wash, which feels like a small victory before coffee kicks in.
02 -
  • The mug must be at least twelve ounces or the batter will overflow and make a sticky mess inside your microwave, which I learned the hard way.
  • Do not overmix the batter; lumps are your friend because they disappear during cooking while overworked batter becomes rubbery and dense.
03 -
  • Always use a microwave-safe mug and never fill it more than two-thirds full, because the batter rises significantly and will overflow if confined too tightly.
  • Let the pancake rest in the mug for a full minute before eating so it firms up enough to remove cleanly, or embrace eating it straight from the ceramic like I do most mornings.
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