Quick Single-Serve Pancakes for Breakfast Ideas
When I wake up craving pancakes, I don’t always want to whip up a mountain of them. That’s where this quick single-serve pancake recipe saves the day. It’s soft, golden, fluffy in the middle, and ready before you’ve finished your coffee. No more half-eaten leftovers or sticky storage containers. Just the right amount of cozy, buttery breakfast goodness—all for you.
I’ve made this more times than I can count, especially when I’m trying to eat something a little more wholesome without going full health-nut mode. I use whole wheat flour when I feel like being a grown-up, but regular flour works great too. It's versatile enough to sprinkle in protein powder, and hey, chocolate chips have been known to fall in too.
Whether you're hunting for breakfast ideas that fit a tight schedule or you're just not into sharing your food—this one’s for you. It fits in with single dessert recipes, quick food recipes, even those last-minute quick dinner ideas when you decide pancakes for dinner is actually genius. It also slides right into your list of protein pancakes recipes, quick and healthy breakfast fixes, and whole food breakfast ideas. One bowl, one pan, one happy belly.
Servings: 1 serving
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour (or whole wheat flour)
- 1 tablespoon sugar (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- Pinch of salt
- 1/4 cup milk of choice
- 1 tablespoon plain yogurt (or more milk)
- 1/2 tablespoon oil or melted butter
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Stir in the milk, yogurt, oil, and vanilla extract until just combined. Don’t overmix.
- Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat and lightly grease it.
- Pour the batter into the pan and spread it gently into a circle.
- Cook until bubbles appear on top and the edges look set, about 2 to 3 minutes.
- Flip and cook for another 1 to 2 minutes until golden brown.
- Serve warm with your favorite toppings.