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    Pancakes in a Mug

    Modified: Oct 17, 2023 Published: Dec 29, 2021 by Nicole Durham This post may contain affiliate links. Leave a Comment

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    Pancakes in a mug are the perfect single serving breakfast for when you want something simple, easy, and delicious. Fluffy pancakes cooked to perfection with very little effort.

    Recipe: $0.33 | Per Serving: $0.08 | Servings: 4

    a fork pulling out a syrup covered bite of pancake from the blue mug.

    This pancake mix mug cake is perfect for single serving meals, whether at home, in a hotel, or in a dorm room. However, what makes it truly special for me is its appeal to my younger child.

    My 4-year-old son adores pancakes; it's his go-to breakfast if given the choice. Hence, I'm always experimenting with new pancake recipes to keep him excited.

    From Hot Chocolate Pancakes, Sugar Free Pancakes, and Salted Caramel Banana Pancakes, I've explored various creative twists that make mornings more enjoyable.

    This mug pancake recipe is a lifesaver because I can prepare a double batch of dry mix on Sunday, ensuring he has fresh microwave pancakes throughout the week.

    When I'm in the mood for a larger batch, I often turn to my (Copycat) Denny's Pancake Recipe or Easy Sheet Pan Pancakes for convenience.

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    • 🍯 Why This Recipe Works
    • 🥘 Ingredients
    • 📖 Variations
    • 🔪 Instructions for Pancakes in a Mug
    • 🍴Recipe Tips
    • 👩🏻‍🍳 Serving Size
    • 💭 Recipe FAQs
    • ❤️ More Delicious Pancakes Recipes
    • 📖 Recipe
    • 💬 Comments

    🍯 Why This Recipe Works

    1. You can prepare the dry mix in advance. I like to mix it up at the beginning of the week and portion out what I need as I need it.
    2. The pancakes are fluffy and flavorful. With very few ingredients and steps, we get fluffy, flavorful pancakes in minutes.
    3. Perfectly portioned. Kids don't usually eat much, so a stack of pancakes often goes to waste. I find that a mug of pancakes is enough to fill their tummies, and when it isn't, I usually add fruit like apple or banana as a side dish.

    🥘 Ingredients

    labeled ingredients needed to make pancakes in a mug.

    Ingredient Notes:

    All-Purpose Flour- This is necessary for the gluten structure of the pancakes.

    Baking Powder- This will make the pancakes puff up and bubble as they cook.

    For specific ingredients and measurements, please see the recipe card below.

    📖 Variations

    Fun variations for this recipe can include adding in up to 2 tablespoons of add-ins such as:

    • Sprinkles
    • Chocolate chips
    • Small diced strawberries
    • Fresh blueberries
    • Maple flavored sugar pearls (makes them taste like Mcgriddles)

    You could also top your pancake in a mug recipe with some peanut butter and sliced bananas after it's been cooked, if desired.

    🔪 Instructions for Pancakes in a Mug

    Pancake Mix

    Step 1: In a mason jar mix, add dry ingredients.

    Step 2: Add lid and shake well to combine.

    Step 3: Keep stored in a cool location for up to 6 months.

    inside of a mason jar full of ingredients.

    How to Make Mug Pancakes

    Step 1: Scoop out ¼ cup of the mix and add it to a microwave-safe coffee mug.

    a blue mug filled with pancake mix, milk, and vanilla.

    Step 2: Stir in milk and vanilla. Stir with a fork to combine. Make sure to get around that bottom rim so that everything is well mixed.

    inside of a blue mug full of pancake mix batter.

    Step 3: Cook in the microwave for 1 minute.

    Blue mug with microwave pancake, syrup, fork aside.

    🍴Recipe Tips

    Airtight Container Recommendation: To maintain the freshness of the dry pancake mix, store it in an airtight container such as a mason jar. This ensures safe storage without concerns about bugs or spoilage, and it makes it convenient to access whenever you're ready to make pancakes.

    👩🏻‍🍳 Serving Size

    Standard Mug Size: The recipe provided is for a standard-sized mug cake that comfortably fits within a cappuccino-sized coffee mug (6-8 ounces).

    Doubling the Recipe: If using a larger 8-12 ounce coffee mug, you can comfortably double this recipe. The cooking time should remain about the same.

    💭 Recipe FAQs

    How long is microwave pancake mix good for?

    This pancake mix in a mug dry mixture is good for up to a few months if kept in a cool dark place in the pantry. Keep it stored in a rodent proof airtight container and it's good for a while. I wouldn't let it sit for more than 6 months though as it will cause the leavening agents to lose some potency.

    How to tell when your pancake in microwave mug is finished cooking?

    Your pancake is done cooking when the top appears fully set with dry edges and a slightly moist center. Avoid overcooking, as you don't want the top to appear completely dry. A briefly wet center is just right, and it will dry up within a few seconds after you remove it from the microwave. The pancakes will naturally set and may shrink slightly as they cool, which is perfectly normal.

    What to serve with pancake mix mug cake?

    As a single serving recipe, there isn't much to serve alongside it without having a lot left over. I serve our mug pancakes up with syrup and a small pad of butter after they've cooked and offer a glass of fresh orange juice and some fresh fruits like grapes or berries on the side.

    a fork pulling a syrup covered bite of pancake out of a mug.

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    If you tried Pancakes in a Mug, please leave a ⭐️ star rating and share your feedback in the 📝 comments section below. I would truly appreciate it!

    📖 Recipe

    a fork holding up a bite of mug cooked pancake.
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    5 from 1 vote

    Pancakes in a Mug

    Pancakes in a mug are the perfect single serving breakfast for when you want something simple, easy, and delicious. Fluffy pancakes cooked to perfection with very little effort.
    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time 1 minute min
    Total Time 6 minutes mins
    Servings: 4 mug pancakes
    Calories: 146kcal
    Cost Recipe $0.33 / Serving $0.08
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    Equipment

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    • Mason Jar
    • Coffee Mug

    Ingredients

    Bulk Dry Mix (Makes 4 Pancakes)

    • 1 cup all purpose flour ($0.13)
    • 2 Tablespoon granulated sugar ($0.05)
    • 2 teaspoon baking powder ($0.10)

    Needed for Mug Pancake

    • ¼ cup prepared mix
    • 3 Tablespoon milk ($0.04)
    • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract ($0.01)
    US Customary - Metric

    Instructions

    Pancake Mix

    • In a mason jar mix, add dry ingredients.
    • Add lid and shake well to combine. Keep stored in a cool location for up to 6 months.

    How to Make Mug Pancakes

    • Scoop out ¼ cup of the mix and add it to a microwave-safe coffee mug.
    • Stir in milk and vanilla. Stir with a fork to combine. Make sure to get around that bottom rim so that everything is well mixed.
    • Cook in the microwave for 1 minute.

    Notes

    • Variations: Add up to 2 tablespoons of: Sprinkles, Chocolate chips, Small diced strawberries, Fresh blueberries, Maple flavored sugar pearls.
    • Recipe Tips: Store dry mix in a cool, dark place in an airtight container for up to 6 months. Double the pancake recipe for a larger coffee mug.
    • The microwave pancake is ready when the edges are set and the top middle is barely wet.

    Nutritional Information

    Serving: 0.25dry mix | Calories: 146kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 218mg | Potassium: 50mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 18IU | Calcium: 135mg | Iron: 2mg
    Author Nicole Durham
    Course Breakfast, brunch
    Cuisine American
    Diet Vegetarian
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