Pancake in a Mug
Making a Pancake in a Mug is insanely easy and only requires a few common pantry staple ingredients. Enjoy a light and fluffy pancake in no time!
A FIVE MINUTE PANCAKE RECIPE
Sometimes, you just want a quick, delicious, homemade breakfast without all the fuss of mixing bowls and flipping pancakes. And sometimes you just want a late night snackie. That’s where this Pancake in a Mug comes in! In less than 5 minutes and with a microwave safe mug- you can make a warm, fluffy pancake right in your microwave. It’s perfect for busy mornings or when you have a craving for a sweet snack!
This came out great! My kids were all able to make it all by themselves (they are all under 10) so that shows you how easy this is! They really loved them!
– Christy
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
I think this is a wonderful recipe for younger kids to get a little action in the kitchen. No hot griddle to worry about but they get the satisfaction of having made something for themselves (with mom and dads help of course!) Also, this is a fabulous alternative for singletons or couples who just don’t want to make a whole big batch of pancakes. This satisfies that pancake craving without being too much trouble or dirtying up the whole kitchen.
If you don’t have butter or don’t feel like melting it you can just use 1 Tablespoon of vegetable oil in it’s place, I’ve been doing that in a pinch.
I think if you wanted to have this premade – you could mix all the dry ingredients and add to a Ziploc bag to keep in the pantry when ready to use. Then just add milk, vanilla extract and melted butter when mixing it all together in the mug.
Oh, you know what might be fantastic to add? Cooked and crumbled bacon or sliced cook sausage (or cooked and crumbled ground sausage.) You would just need to make sure you are using a large enough mug to compensate for the extra ingredient.
So since this makes just one serving, there really isn’t much leftovers to be had. Besides, this pancake is best enjoyed right when you make it.
INGREDIENTS NEEDED: (SEE RECIPE CARD BELOW FOR THE FULL RECIPE)
- all-purpose flour – you do not need to sift the flour first. Just don’t pack it in when measuring.
- granulated sugar – use as little or as much as you like. It might seem like a lot but it really isn’t. You could use a sugar substitute as well.
- baking powder
- milk – this turns out best with a fattier milk like whole milk.
- vanilla extract – this really adds such great flavor so don’t skip it.
- salted butter – you can use unsalted butter if you prefer but there is so little salt in salted butter that the amount it adds is negligible.
HOW TO MAKE A PANCAKE IN A MUG
In a large mug, stir together the flour, sugar, and baking powder.
Add the milk and vanilla and stir to combine.
Add the butter, stir to combine until most of the lumps are gone and there is no dry flour left.
Microwave for 1 minute 30 seconds, a toothpick inserted into the center should come out clean. If it doesn’t, microwave for an additional 15 seconds.
Let cool for 1 minute, it is extremely hot.
Serve with butter and maple syrup on top or with your favorite toppings.
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Pancake in a Mug
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 Tablespoons granulated sugar
- ¾ teaspoon baking powder
- 4 Tablespoons milk
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 Tablespoon salted butter, melted
Instructions
- In a large microwave-safe mug, stir together ⅓ cup all-purpose flour, 2 Tablespoons granulated sugar and ¾ teaspoon baking powder.
- Add 4 Tablespoons milk and ½ teaspoon vanilla extract and stir to combine.
- Add 1 Tablespoon salted butter, melted, stir to combine until most of the lumps are gone and there is no dry flour left.
- Microwave for 1 minute 30 seconds, a toothpick inserted into the center should come out clean. If it doesn’t, microwave for an additional 15 seconds.
- Let cool for 1 minute, it is extremely hot.
- Serve with butter and maple syrup on top or with your favorite toppings.
Notes
- Please refer to my FAQ’s (Frequently Asked Questions) and ingredient list above for other substitutions or for the answers to the most common questions.
- Use the dip and scoop method of measuring the all purpose flour. You don’t want to pack your measuring cup or you’ll end up with way too much flour and a dry, crumbly pancake. Spoon the flour into your measuring cup (do not push it down) then when it is full, scrape off the excess with the flat end of a butter knife. This will ensure you don’t get too much flour in your batter.
Nutrition
Nutritional Disclaimer
“The Country Cook” is not a dietician or nutritionist, and any nutritional information shared is an estimate. If calorie count and other nutritional values are important to you, we recommend running the ingredients through whichever online nutritional calculator you prefer. Calories and other nutritional values can vary quite a bit depending on which brands were used.
been craving pancakes saw this recipe and decided to try it
So good just right Thank you
Ha! This recipe has been on the site for a while and no one ever noticed before! I guess it’s not a popular recipe even though it’s so good :/ Thank you for catching that!
This came out great! My kids were all able to make it all by themselves (they are all under 10) so that shows you how easy this is! They really loved them!
Perfect for a quick breakfast. Wouldn’t change a thing!