Do you want pancakes in only two minutes?! Make this dreamy bowl of pancakes in the microwave for a quick & healthy breakfast!
pancake bowl
A pancake bowl is one extra fluffy pancake that fills an entire bowl. Rather than making several flapjacks on a skillet on the stove, a pancake bowl is made right in the microwave.
You’re probably thinking “pancakes in the microwave… does that really work?!” and my answer is YES, it totally works.
Can you pancakes in the microwave?
YES! The idea for this recipe sparked on a busy morning when I woke up craving pancakes. I didn’t have enough time to wait stand in front of the stove cooking an entire batch, so I threw some mix in a bowl, pressed start on the microwave, and crossed my fingers. Two minutes later I opened the microwave to a giant fluffy pancake bowl.
Look: the pancake-in-a-mug category of recipes has been around for a while. I didn’t invent the concept. BUT I love it so much and it’s become such a staple of breakfast time around here that I had to join the club!
what ingredients do i need?
- Kodiak Cakes Power Cakes Mix – I love Kodiak Cakes mix because it adds extra protein and taste delicious, but you can use any pancake mix for this recipe.
- Water – A little water must be added to the pancake mix before placing in the microwave for cooking.
- Baking powder – This ingredient ins’t required! Adding a little baking powder will make the pancake bowl more fluffy, but it still works without it.
- Mix-ins – You can add chocolate chips, fruit, or whatever else you can think of into the pancake bowl before you heat in the microwave.
- Toppings – After the pancakes are finished cooking, add butter, syrup, peanut butter, or whatever you love on pancakes!
substitution ideas
- To make gluten-free: Use any gluten-free pancake mix
- To make dairy-free: Use water and a dairy-free pancake mix
how do you make pancakes in the microwave?
- Add pancake mix, water, and baking powder to a microwave-safe bowl. Mix well.
- Add mix-in’s like chocolate chips or fruit if you want!
- Heat in the microwave on high for 2 minutes.
- Top with toppings of choice and enjoy!
how long should you microwave pancakes?
I cook pancakes in the microwave for 2 minutes. You might need to change the amount of time depending on the heating of your microwave.
kodiak pancake bowl
I love Kodiak Cakes pancake mix for my pancake bowl, but you can use any kind of pancake mix you enjoy.
what is the nutrition for this recipe?
The recipe makes 1 serving of pancake bowl. There are 190 calories and 14 grams of protein in one serving. Please note this nutrition is before adding any toppings or mix-in’s.
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2 Minute Pancake Bowl
Equipment
- microwave
- microwave safe bowl
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Kodiak Cakes Power Cakes Mix or any pancake mix
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 tsp baking powder optional
Optional Toppings:
- chocolate chips, peanut butter, fruit, butter, syrup, whatever you like!
Instructions
- Add pancake mix, water, and baking powder to a microwave-safe bowl. Mix well.
- (Add mix-ins like chocolate chips or fruit if you want!)
- Heat in the microwave on high for 2 minutes.
- Top with toppings of choice and enjoy!
So yummy! And less than 3 min to personalized portion pancakes?! I’m in!!!
Tried with baking powder this time and will try without next time to see how they compare!
Excellent, just excellent.
Running out the door and had to try this quick high protein breakfast!
Best part my husband looked at me and said “Honey I love you; but, I am not eating that”. I made him take a bite and and now he is completely on board with this breakfast too!
This is my new daily go to! Because who doesn’t want pancakes in 2 min?? Definitely add the baking powder and even some egg whites for extra protein! It’s also super fun for my kids to mix up and “bake” themselves!
This is my go to breakfast quite often! It’s quick, easy, and so good! I usually add in chocolate chips or put strawberries and whipped cream on top. 🙂
Love this for breakfast! It’s quick, easy and so good! I usually add in some chocolate chips or put strawberries and whipped cream on top. 🙂
oh my goodness this was so easy and filling! I actually 1/2 the recipe the second day and added some frozen blueberries and was full! thanks for a great recipe that I can throw together between calls
Awesome for a busy mom of two to stay on track with my macros. It makes me feel like I am eating something “bad” when I make these, they will definitely be on repeat moving forward. Thank you!
So good and so easy!! I made it as a high protein dessert and it was perfect!! No mess involved, just one bowl
I love This SO much!! Quick an easy! So good, hot or cold! Ideas for topping are endless! The perfect breakfast, snack or “I want Something good but don’t want to cook” meal! ❤️
LOVE this recipe!!! It is our go-to Sunday breakfast! Quick to make but so so so yummy! Love the versatility of it as well.
These are so easy, and delish!!
Yum!! Made it for the first time this morning but with milk! Perfect and fluffy!
Pancake Bowl is my go to for breakfast! It’s quick, easy and so yummy!
I am not a pancake eater but love these! For over the past year, I would only eat oatmeal for breakfast. Since trying this, it’s all I want! SO GOOD! and SO EASY! Be sure to give it a try. I like using the Kodiak Cakes Cinnamon Oat for my batter and I just top it off with sugar free syrup!
This is the most genius idea! I can’t get enough of them every morning for brekkie because of how stinking quick it is. I hope mine with Greek yogurt raspberries maple syrup or swap it out for peaches. I also put turkey sausage in it one day too and that was great for some extra protein. Couldn’t recommend enough!
These have become a staple for my kids as they get ready for school. Easy and tasty!
So delicious and easy! I love it with some peanut butter and sugar free syrup 😋
So yummy! So easy!! Love how you can customize it to whatever you’re wanting that day. This is my new go to breakfast!!
Excellent! My daughter and I love these bowls for breakfast or a dessert!
so easy and delicious! I normally mix my kodiak cakes with egg whites and vanilla premiere protein for extra protein, but opted for water & baking soda for this version with some mini choc chips- delicious and perfect for a busy morning filled with client meetings. Love that I can do these at home or in the office! definitely going to become a go to!
Life. Changer. What’s not to love about a delicious, fluffy pancake that is done in minutes and cleanup is even faster?! I love making this for my daughter on days we don’t have a ton of time or we have to hit the road. Easy to take with and eat in the car. Thank you!
I’m not gonna lie…I was so skeptical of this recipe, but wanted to try it anyways because I’m always looking for a quick recipe post workout as I’m also trying to feed 4 little ones. This was so easy, but more importantly so incredibly delicious!!!! I’m going to make them for my kids today because half of mine was stolen yesterday haha.
My boys LOVED this! Each made their own bowl and used different toppings, such as nutella, peanut butter, strawberries. Now they have a recipe they can make on their own when school starts! Thank you so much!
All the goodness of weekend pancakes, but way less clean up! Who knew microwave pancakes could be so good.
Ok so this is beyond simple and so good. I’m pregnant and currently this is my breakfast pretty much every day 🤣 I make chocolate chip pancake bowl topped with PB and strawberries. It’s amazing.
I was looking for a fast version of a pancake for my kiddos for before school. I’ve tried many pancake hacks like making the batter the night before, but his is the hack of all hacks! Seriously so fast! My kiddos (age 6 & 8) both said this was delicious …. With chocolate chips of course. Haha! This is going into my back to school breakfast rotation!
I make this so often! Works for breakfast or a yummy snack. I mix up the add ins based on my mood and it satisfies whatever craving I have while helping me meet my daily protein!
These are a game changer! I’m all about a quick quick and easy breakfast on my way out the door in the morning for work. These are that PLUS they feel hearty and homemade!