Pancake In A Mug | Tasty & Delicious | 5 Minutes Recipe

Dragging out griddle just for one? Here is the solution, pancake in a mug to make your every morning bright and right. This breakfast in a mug recipe is so perfect that it keeps you going for a long day.

The mug pancake recipe just takes a few minutes and tastes like a regular pancake. You just need pancake mix or make your pancake mix from scratch and microwave. 

These microwave pancakes in a cup are extremely delicious and filling. Plus, they are perfect for a busy morning and have fewer utensils to do. 

So, this notion is no longer good for pancakes, that you can only have pancakes on a slow and lazy weekend morning. Your on-the-go breakfast is ready in a minute.

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Can I use pancake mix for my pancake in a cup recipe?

Yes, you can use pancake mix in this recipe. Just add your pancake mix to the mug and add milk or water as per your recipe. Mix everything well using a fork or spoons and microwave it for 1 minute. Your amazing mug breakfast is ready to enjoy. 

The amount of water or milk will depend on the amount of pancake mix you take. Also, the final batter should be medium thick, not too thick.

Is it possible to use different types of flour for making 1 min pancake in a mug recipe?

Mug pancakes are made using all-purpose flour, but you can also use wheat flour, gluten-free flour or you can use half all-purpose flour and half wheat flour, too. 

Also, you can use oats flour to make pancakes. 

Kids, as well as adults, love this healthy pancake in a mug!

This microwave pancake in a cup recipe is for school kids, college students, or office people. Bachelor’s love this mug meal because it is single-serving and has no wastage. 

You can make this pancake in a cup ahead of time:

Pancake batter can be made for quick weekdays in advance. It is so convenient to have filling morning breakfast. 

You can make the batter and store it in an air-tight container for up to 3 days prior. Ladle out the batter in the mug and microwave it. Use your favorite add-ons in the batter and toppings. 

Give a good whisk to the batter first before using it because when it is in the fridge for resting the batter will be separated.

Vegan pancake in a mug recipe for vegan lovers!

To make vegan pancakes in a mug, you can use vegan pancake mix, water or almond milk, or soy milk, baking powder, and a bit of vanilla extract. 

Add sugar-free maple syrup to make a healthy pancake in a mug or just use regular syrup, or honey. 

You can make your homemade vegan pancake mix or you can buy it.

Using this pancake mug cake recipe on a griddle:

You can use this pancake batter on a bakestone. Pour the batter on a preheated hotplate set over medium heat. Top with your choice of toppings. 

Make mug pancake using an egg:

I have made this recipe without eggs, but you can add 1 egg to the pancake instead of milk. 

Mix the dry ingredients and add egg and all liquid ingredients to make a medium-thick batter for the pancakes. Microwave it for 1 minute and it’s ready to serve. 

Different things to add to your microwave pancake in a cup:

There are a lot of different things to add to your pancakes like a handful of chocolate chips, types of berries i.e blueberry or strawberry, a dash of cinnamon, cherries, etc.

What you’ll require to make pancake in the mug from scratch?

A few simple pantry ingredients to cook these mug recipes, which are easily available in your kitchen:

• Microwave-safe Mug

• Measuring Cups & Spoons

• Butter

• Microwave 

• Powdered Sugar

• Milk

• All-purpose Flour

• Baking Powder

• Fork or Spoon

• Butter Knife

• Maple Syrup/Honey/Chocolate Syrup, to drizzle

How to make pancakes in a mug from scratch?

 Simple steps to follow to make this yummy microwave mug recipe:

• Take a microwave-safe mug. Add butter to the mug and microwave it for about 30 seconds. 

• Then add milk and all the dry ingredients – powdered sugar, all-purpose flour, and baking powder to the mug. Mix it well until a medium-thick batter is formed.

• Microwave it for about 1 minute and your delightful pancake in a mug is ready to serve with some butter and your choice of syrup.

Microwave mug breakfast recipe for weekdays morning: 

• French Toast In A Mug

• Savory Mug French Toast

• Frittata In A Mug Recipe

• Double Chocolate Mug Muffin

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Keynotes to remember while cooking microwave pancake in a cup:

• Microwave timings may vary depending upon the microwave voltage

• Let it sit for a while because it is extremely hot. 

• Serve it with your favorite toppings and sides. 

• Use a microwave-safe large mug for baking. 

• If you are making the batter in a bowl and later pouring it in the mug, then for easy mug clean-up apply some butter/ghee/oil or cooking spray to the mug.

• You can substitute wheat flour or gluten-free flour.

• To make it protein-rich, add 2 tbsp flour and 2 tbsp protein powder of your choice.

• Do not overcook the pancake in a cup recipe, microwave it for a minute only. If it is still uncooked keep it in a microwave for 10 – 10 seconds increments.

• Always keep an eye on the mug recipe when it is in the microwave.

• The batter should be medium-thick consistency.

• Do not over mix your batter.

Tips for serving the mug cake pancake:

There are serval things that go well with this tasty mug breakfast such as butter along with maple syrup, honey, chocolate syrup, or you can decorate it with fruits like blueberry, raspberry, banana slices, cherries, sprinkle some chopped nuts, dried fruits, drizzle some heated peanut butter, or yogurt. 

On the side, you can have tea or coffee along with your pancake. Also, you can have this for breakfast, snacks, after-school snacks for kids, or even for dessert. So, go bake yourself this super yummy quick breakfast in a microwave.

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