Description
A quick and easy breakfast recipe for a fluffy pancake made in a mug using simple pantry ingredients. Perfect for a fast morning meal or a cozy treat.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- pinch of salt
Liquid Ingredients:
- 1/3 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon melted butter (plus more for greasing)
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional Toppings:
- maple syrup
- chocolate chips
- fresh fruit
Instructions
- Grease the Mug: Lightly grease a microwave-safe mug with butter.
- Prepare Batter: In the mug, whisk together flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt. Add milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Stir until just combined.
- Microwave: Cook on high for 1 to 1 1/2 minutes until the pancake is set in the center.
- Cool and Serve: Let it cool for 1 minute, then top with syrup, fruit, or toppings of choice.
Notes
- For a fluffier texture, let the batter rest before cooking.
- Try adding chocolate chips, blueberries, or cinnamon for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 minute
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Microwave
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mug pancake
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
