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Pancake in a Mug Breakfast Hack

Pancake In a Mug is a quick microwave pancake for when you just want an easy breakfast — but you still want pancakes. It takes just 90 seconds and two simple ingredients (plus stir-ins and toppings!) to get a fast and easy pancake mug cake for busy mornings, lazy weekend mornings, and late night cravings.
Prep Time1 minute
Cook Time2 minutes
Total Time3 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Servings: 1
Calories: 146kcal
Author: Cara Lanz

Ingredients

  • ⅓ cup Bisquick Heart Smart (or any pancake mix)
  • 3 tablespoons unsweetened almond milk or milk

Stir-ins

  • Blueberries, chocolate chips, bananas, nuts, lemon zest, a dash of cinnamon...

Toppings

  • Butter, maple syrup, fruit, nuts, a handful of chocolate chips, a dusting of powdered sugar, whipped cream…

Instructions

  • Mix ⅓ cup pancake mix and 3 tablespoons milk in a microwave-safe mug. Stir.
  • If desired, add blueberries, chocolate chips, mashed banana, cinnamon — whatever you love.
  • Microwave at 50% power for 90 seconds.
    Note: these times may vary depending on the wattage of your microwave. For reference, mine is 1000 watts.
  • Top with butter, maple syrup, fruit, powdered sugar, whipped cream...

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Notes

Note: nutritional data is for a basic mug pancake with no stir-ins or toppings.

3 Fun and Easy Pancake Ideas

Blueberry Pancake

Stir together ⅓ cup pancake mix and 3 tablespoons milk.
Add 1 tablespoon of blueberries to the pancake batter. If using frozen, quickly rinse them under cold water.
Microwave at 50% power for 90 seconds.
Top with more blueberries and maple syrup.

Chocolate Chip Pancake

Stir together ⅓ cup pancake mix and 3 tablespoons milk.
Add ½ tablespoon mini chocolate chips. 
Heat at 50% power for 90 seconds. 
Top with butter, a handful of chocolate chips, and maple syrup.

Banana Bread Pancake (my favorite!!)

Combine ⅓ cup pancake mix and 3 tablespoons milk.
Stir in:
  • 3-4 slices of mashed banana, fresh or frozen and thawed
  • ½ tablespoon walnuts
  • ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
Heat at 50% power for 90 seconds. 
Top with butter, maple syrup, and more walnuts

Tips

Cooking time may vary, depending on your microwave. This recipe was tested in a 1000 watt microwave.
Add your favorite stir-ins to the batter before microwaving.
Frozen blueberries work great! Give them a quick rinse in cold water before adding them to the batter.
Make double chocolate chip pancakes by mixing the pancake batter with chocolate milk!

Nutrition

Calories: 146kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 399mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Calcium: 274mg | Iron: 2mg