This quick and easy muffin mixes and cooks in a mug in just a couple of minutes. Plus, this Birthday Cake Muffin-in-a-Mug has 11 grams of protein! Such a yummy way to start your day!

a bite of birthday cake muffin in a mug on a spoon with whipped cream and sprinkles

Serves: 1
Prep Time: 3 minutes
Cook Time: 1 ½ minutes

Ingredients:

⅓ cup protein pancake mix
3 Tbsp milk (or milk alternative)
1 tsp oil (coconut, avocado or vegetable)
1 Tbsp syrup (maple, pancake, or sugar free)
⅛ tsp almond extract (or ½ tsp vanilla)
1 Tbsp rainbow sprinkles
Optional:
- whipped cream

protein pancake mix in a bowl with small bowls of sprinkles, milk, oil, syrup and a bottle of almond extract

Get the full printable instructions with measurements at the bottom of the post in the recipe card.

Step-by-Step Directions:

Step 1: Spray the inside of a microwave safe mug with nonstick cooking spray, if desired. Add the protein pancake mix to the mug, then stir or whisk in the milk, oil, syrup, and almond (or vanilla) extract. Be sure to scrape the sides and bottom to incorporate all of the dry ingredients.

protein pancake mix, oil, syrup, almond extract and milk in a mug

a mug with muffin batter inside next to a bowl of sprinkles

Step 2: When all of the ingredients are throughly combined, quickly stir in the sprinkles so you don’t lose all of the fun colors.

rainbow sprinkles on top of muffin batter in a mug

a mug with throughly combined muffin batter with rainbow sprinkles

Step 3: Microwave for 1 ½ minutes. Let cool for a minute then top with whipped cream and more sprinkles if desired. Enjoy!

a muffin in a mug topped with whipped cream and rainbow sprinkles

🍋 Simply Made Suggestions:

Protein Pancake Mix: Any protein pancake mix should work here. We’ve made these mug muffins with both Kodiak Cakes and Krusteaz. Krusteaz has a flavor and texture that’s closer to traditional pancake mix, while Kodiak Cakes has more of a whole-grain taste. Use whichever you prefer—or whichever one is already in the pantry. No special shopping trip required.
Microwave Timing: We cook our mug muffins for 1½ minutes in a 900-watt microwave, which gives us a fully cooked muffin that’s springy in the center. Microwave wattages vary, so adjust the cooking time as needed. The muffin is ready when the center is set and springs back lightly when touched.
Almond Extract: Almond extract is much stronger than vanilla extract so use sparingly.

🧁 Before You Go…

Sprinkles for breakfast? We said what we said. 😜 Try our Chocolate Chocolate Chip Muffin in a Mug when you’re in the mood for something extra chocolatey, or browse our protein mug muffin flavors for more easy microwave breakfasts.

Birthday Cake Muffin in a Mug

This Birthday Cake Muffin in a Mug has 11 grams of protein! Such a yummy way to start your day!

Beth

Prep Time 3

Cook Time 2

Total Time 5

Servings

Ingredients

⅓ cup protein pancake mix
3 Tbsp milk (or milk alternative)
1 tsp oil (coconut, avocado or vegetable)
1 Tbsp syrup (maple, pancake, or sugar free)
⅛ tsp almond extract (or vanilla)
1 Tbsp rainbow sprinkles

Optional:

whipped cream

Instructions

Spray the inside of a microwave safe mug with nonstick cooking spray, if desired. Add the protein pancake mix to the mug, then stir in the milk, oil, syrup, and almond (or vanilla) extract. Be sure to scrape the sides and bottom to incorporate all of the dry ingredients.
When all of the ingredients are throughly combined, quickly stir in the sprinkles so you don’t lose all of the fun colors.
Microwave for 1 1/2 minutes. Let cool for a minute then top with whipped cream and more sprinkles if desired. Enjoy!