This Chocolate Chip Muffin in a Mug is an easy single-serving breakfast made with protein pancake mix and plenty of chocolate chips. Mix everything right in the mug and microwave it for about 1½ minutes for a warm, fluffy muffin without turning on the oven. Perfect for busy mornings when breakfast needs to happen now—not after everyone has already left the house.

Close-up of a chocolate chip muffin in a mug with whipped cream and a gold spoon, perfect for quick dessert or breakfast.

Serves: 1
Prep Time: 2 minutes
Cook Time: about 1 ½ minutes

Ingredients:

⅓ cup protein pancake mix
3 Tbsp milk (or milk alternative or water)
1 tsp oil (coconut, avocado, or vegetable)
1 Tbsp syrup (maple, pancake, or sugar free)
½ tsp vanilla extract
1 Tbsp chocolate chips (plus a bit more)

pancake mix, milk, oil, syrup, chocolate chips in measuring cups with vanilla extract on a cutting board

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

Step-by-Step Directions:

Step 1: Begin by adding the pancake mix to the mug. Stir in the chocolate chips.

pancake mix and mini chocolate chips in a mug being whisked

Step 2: Add the wet ingredients to the mug and whisk or stir with a fork. Sprinkle some more chocolate chips over the top.

a hand whisking wet ingredients into dry ingredients in a mug

Step 3: Microwave for about 1 ½ minutes being careful as the mug can get hot. Enjoy as is or top your chocolate chip muffin with more syrup or whipped cream.

Close-up of a chocolate chip muffin in a mug, viewed from above, on a light wooden surface.

🍋 Simply Made Suggestions & Swaps:

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.
Oil: Coconut, avocado, or vegetable oil all work in this recipe. If using coconut oil, melt it before adding it to the batter.
Greasing the Mug: This step is optional, but a light coating of nonstick cooking spray makes the finished muffin easier to remove from the mug.
Microwave Timing: We cook this muffin 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.

🧁 Before You Go…

One mug, one microwave, very little morning ambition required. 😜 Check out our collection of easy protein mug muffins for more quick, single-serving breakfasts, or try our Cinnamon Streusel Muffin in a Mug when you’re ready to switch up the chocolate chips.

Chocolate Chip Muffin in a Mug

An easy single-serving Chocolate Chip Muffin in a Mug made with protein pancake mix and chocolate chips. Mix it right in the mug and microwave for about 1½ minutes for a quick breakfast or snack.

Beth

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Ingredients

⅓ cup protein pancake mix
3 Tbsp milk (or milk alternative or water)
1 tsp oil (coconut, avocado, or vegetable)
1 Tbsp syrup (maple, pancake, or sugar free)
½ tsp vanilla extract
1 Tbsp chocolate chips (plus a little more)

Instructions

Begin by adding the pancake mix to a microwave safe mug. Stir in the chocolate chips.
Add the wet ingredients to the mug and whisk or stir with a fork. Sprinkle some more chocolate chips on top.
Microwave for about 1 ½ minutes being careful as the mug can get hot. Enjoy as is or top with more syrup or whipped cream.

Notes

Pancake mix: Any protein pancake mix should work. We’ve tested this recipe with Kodiak Cakes and Krusteaz. Krusteaz is closer to traditional pancake mix, while Kodiak has more of a whole-grain flavor.
Prevent sticking: Lightly grease the mug with coconut oil or nonstick cooking spray before adding the batter.
Microwave time: We cook ours for 1½ minutes in a 900-watt microwave. Microwave power varies, so adjust the time as needed. The center should be set and spring back lightly when touched.