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Learn to make a protein pancake in a mug! This Kodiak Cakes mug cake recipe is the ultimate easy breakfast hack for lazy weekend mornings. You’ll get tips on making a protein-packed Kodiak pancake in a mug, as well as how to make pancakes in microwave that are vegan and gluten free. You’ll love this 1 minute, 1 cup pancake recipe that’s thick yet fluffy, and perfect with a variety of pancake toppings.
Delicious 🙂 
– Sir pancake
The mug pancake is currently all the rage, and it’s easy to understand why. These microwave pancakes are made and eaten in a mug for minimal clean up. It’s even easier than the Jamie Oliver one-cup pancakes, since you don’t need a frying pan to make them.
I love this pancake in a mug from scratch with some butter, maple syrup, and fresh fruit (especially strawberries and blueberries). Here are some other ideas for topping a protein pancake in a cup:
- Chocolate chips
- Jam or jelly
- Peanut butter
- Whipped cream
- Cinnamon
- Lemon zest
- Banana slices
Really anything you’d put on regular flapjacks you can put on these. Just make sure the mug you use for your 1 minute mug pancake has room to fit the toppings.
You can make a pancake mix mug cake in the microwave that’s fast and delicious. Let this pancake cup recipe come to your rescue when you need to satisfy those carb cravings. This is some serious comfort food!
⭐ Protein Pancake in a Mug
You can make a protein mug pancake by using Kodiak Cakes mix or by adding a little protein powder to regular pancakes. Get directions for both below, including printable recipe card instructions for the Kodiak mug cake.
🥞 Kodiak Cake Mug Cake
To make pancake in a mug with pancake mix, I recommend using a food scale. You need 40 grams of Kodiak Cakes Buttermilk Pancake and Waffle Mix for this recipe. Other flavors may also work for pancake mix in a mug, but they may contain a lot more added sugar.
Begin by spraying an 8-ounce mug (1 cup) with cooking spray. Add the following:
- 40 grams Kodiak Cakes Buttermilk Pancake Mix
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
Stir the dry ingredients together, then add the wet ingredients to your mug pancake mix:
- 3 tablespoons unsweetened soy milk or dairy milk
- 1 teaspoon oil
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla
Stir well, scraping down the sides of the mug to thoroughly moisten the dry ingredients. Microwave for 1 minute on high.
A toothpick inserted into the center of your mug cake using pancake mix should come out clean or with small crumbs. If the pancake is still soggy, add 10-15 seconds of microwave time. Serve with your favorite pancake toppings, and enjoy.
🥣 How to Make Protein Mug Pancakes
Here are the ingredients you need to make protein pancakes in a mug another way:
- 3 tablespoons white flour (all-purpose flour)
- 1 tablespoon protein powder
- 1 teaspoon Swerve granular or sugar
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 3 tablespoons milk or unsweetened plant milk (soy milk is a high protein vegan option)
- 1 teaspoon cooking oil (avocado oil, canola oil, etc.)
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Cooking oil spray of choice
You can make 100% whole grain mug pancakes, but they will be more dense. Swapping half the white for whole grain flour in this recipe gives you a little more fiber without making the pancake taste too “healthy.”
These are vegan protein mug pancakes, because they are egg free and dairy free. For gluten free mug pancakes, use Bob’s Gluten Free 1 to 1 Baking Flour. Change the pancake recipe mug measurements so you’re using 3 tablespoons of GF flour instead of the AP flour, and use gluten free protein powder.
Hot tip! You can turn most mug pancake recipes into protein mug pancakes by substituting 1 tablespoon of flour for protein powder. (Alternatively, just follow the directions for the Kodiak mug pancake.)
Here’s how to make pancakes in microwave:
Spray the inside of an 8-ounce microwave-safe mug, bowl, or ramekin with cooking spray.
Put the dry ingredients in the mug and stir. Add the wet ingredients and stir again. Scrape down sides of mug well with a spoon; you want to thoroughly moisten the dry ingredients.
Microwave the mug pancake for 1 minute on high. A toothpick inserted into the center of the mug pancake should come out clean or with small crumbs. If the pancake is still wet in the middle, microwave an additional 10-15 seconds.
Top and serve microwave protein pancakes while still warm. Yum!
How to make mug pancakes with pancake mix?
Making Hungry Jack pancake in a mug, Aunt Jemima pancake in a mug, or pancakes in a mug with Bisquick is easy. Mix ⅓ cup pancake mix, 3 tablespoons water, and 1 teaspoon oil, and microwave one minute. Birch Benders mug cake provides directions for microwaving on the back of their packaging.
Calories, Net Carbs, Protein
One mug pancake recipe has 161 calories, 21.8 grams net carbs, and 4.2 grams protein. This is for a plain protein pancake mug cake without any toppings.
One Kodiak Cakes mug pancake has 200 calories, 20 grams net carbs, and 11.9 grams of protein. Again, this nutrition information does not include pancake toppings.
Watch How to Make It!
Protein Pancake in a Mug (Kodiak Cakes Mug Cake)
Ingredients
- 40 grams Kodiak Cakes Buttermilk Pancake Mix
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 3 tablespoons milk (unsweetened soymilk or dairy milk)
- 1 teaspoon oil
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
- cooking oil spray of choice
Instructions
- Spray the inside of a microwave safe mug or ramekin with cooking spray.
- Put the dry ingredients (Kodiak mix, baking powder) in the mug and stir. Add the milk, oil, and vanilla and stir again. Scrape down sides of mug well with a spoon; you want to thoroughly moisten the dry ingredients.
- Microwave the mug pancake for 1 minute on high. It will rise a bit, so I hope you remembered to use a big enough mug!
- A toothpick inserted into the center of the mug pancake should come out clean or with small crumbs. If the pancake is still wet in the middle, microwave an additional 10-15 seconds.
- Serve with butter, maple syrup, and other toppings while still warm. Enjoy!
Notes
💭 Expert Tips from Dietitian Summer Yule
This is a level 2 recipe (transition or weight maintenance). Pancakes are typically high in white flour, added sugar, and added oil with little protein. The most common pancake toppings (butter and syrup) add additional fat and sugar. Foods that are high in fat and carbs and low protein tend to be easy to overeat. I can name many examples of foods that fit this pattern besides pancakes. Cookies, chocolate bars, doughnuts, cupcakes, chips, pizza, waffles, and buttery bread, to name just a few. So, are protein pancakes healthy? Kodiak Cakes mug cakes improve the macros of pancakes by adding more protein to help you feel full. You can also add sides like Greek yogurt or hard-boiled eggs for even more protein. One thing you can do to make mug pancakes more filling without adding a lot of calories is to add fruit. Berries, including strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries, add a lot of fiber and volume to meals. They are also low carb fruits, if that is your preference. Speaking of low carb, a recipe for low carb mug pancakes by using Kodiak Cakes carb-conscious pancake mix. If you use unsweetened soy milk, your mug pancakes will have no added sugar. Nutrition information is for one mug pancake without toppings and varies depending on the type of milk you use.
nutrition info disclaimer
All recipes on this website may or may not be appropriate for you, depending on your medical needs and personal preferences. Consult with a registered dietitian or your physician if you need help determining the dietary pattern that may be best for you.
The nutrition information is an estimate provided as a courtesy. It will differ depending on the specific brands and ingredients that you use. Calorie information on food labels may be inaccurate, so please don’t sweat the numbers too much.
“To taste” means to your preferences, which may have to be visual to follow food safety rules. Please don’t eat undercooked food x
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FAQs
What do I do if my pancake batter is too thick?
To fix too thick pancake batter, simply add a little more milk or water. You can see what the pancake batter should look like in the video in the recipe card.
Can I bake a mug cake in a regular oven?
Yes, if you put your mug cake ingredients in a small ramekin, you can bake it in a regular oven. Preheat the oven to 450F (230C) and prepare the mug pancake. Bake for 7-10 minutes until it puffs up and passes the toothpick test.
Why are my pancakes soggy?
There are a few things that can make mug pancakes gooey. One thing is adding too much liquid, which is easily corrected by adding more flour to the batter. Another potential issue is that the pancake bowl may be undercooked. Add 10-15 seconds to the microwaving time and see if that resolves the issue.
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Hello! I’m Summer, a registered dietitian and home chef who loves to cook, eat, and create recipes for you! Every recipe on this site has been tested by me to help ensure your success in the kitchen. All eaters are welcome here 🙂
Can you use unsweetened almond or oat milk, in place of soy milk?
Hi Jeanne! You absolutely can!
Delicious 🙂
I’ll take that as an especially big compliment, considering it’s coming from Sir Pancake! Thank you kindly 🙂