Fluffy Microwave Mug Pancakes

# The Ingredients You'll Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour

02 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder

03 - 1 tablespoon granulated sugar

04 - Pinch of salt

→ Wet Ingredients

05 - 3 tablespoons milk

06 - 1 tablespoon melted unsalted butter (plus extra for greasing)

07 - 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Optional Add-ins

08 - 1 tablespoon mini chocolate chips or blueberries

09 - Maple syrup or fresh fruit, for serving

# Step-by-Step Instructions:

01 - Lightly grease a large microwave-safe mug (at least 12 oz) with melted butter.

02 - In the greased mug, mix together the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt until evenly blended.

03 - Pour in the milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract; stir gently until the mixture is just combined with no visible flour, avoiding overmixing.

04 - Fold in mini chocolate chips or blueberries if using, taking care to keep the batter light.

05 - Cook on high power for 90 seconds, or until the pancake has risen and is set in the center; note that microwave times may vary.

06 - Allow the pancake to cool for one minute before topping with maple syrup, fresh fruit, or preferred accompaniments.

# Additional Tips::

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It actually tastes like real pancakes, not some rubbery microwave mishap.
The entire thing happens in your mug, which means minimal dishes and maximum laziness approved.
You can customize it in seconds with whatever you have in the pantry.

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Overmixing is the quickest way to end up with a tough, rubbery pancake, so resist the urge to keep stirring after the flour disappears.
Microwave times genuinely vary wildly between different machines, so start checking at 80 seconds to avoid either an undercooked center or an overcooked edge.

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