Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Pancake Bowl (High Protein, Single Serve Breakfast)
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This is what I make when I want pancakes but absolutely do not want to stand at the stove flipping anything. This chocolate chip peanut butter pancake bowl is basically a pancake that behaves like a cake, mixed in one bowl and ready in about 90 seconds.
It is fluffy, warm, and filled with melty chocolate chips and peanut butter. It feels like a treat, but it actually keeps you full and energized instead of sending you straight into a sugar crash. That is what makes this pancake bowl perfect for busy mornings, slow weekends, or breakfast for dinner moments.
You mix everything in one bowl, microwave it or bake it if you feel like waiting, and top it with extra peanut butter because obviously.
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Why You’ll Love This Pancake Bowl
• Ready in minutes
• Single serve and no leftovers
• Fluffy pancake texture with melty chocolate chips
• Peanut butter adds richness and staying power
• Microwave or oven friendly
• Works for breakfast or dessert
If you love pancakes but hate the cleanup, this one is for you.
What Makes This a Pancake Bowl and Not Just a Mug Cake
The difference is the texture.
A pancake bowl is wider and bakes more evenly than a tall mug cake. Using a wide mug or small bowl allows the batter to cook through without drying out the edges. The result is a fluffy, tender pancake texture that feels more like breakfast and less like dessert cake, even though it absolutely tastes like dessert.
Greek yogurt helps keep everything moist and adds protein, while peanut butter gives richness and balance.
Key Tips for the Best Pancake Bowl
Use a wide mug or bowl
A wider vessel helps the pancake bowl cook evenly and stay fluffy.
Do not overmix the batter
Stir just until combined. Overmixing can make the pancake bowl dense.
Watch your microwave timing
Start checking around 70 to 75 seconds if your microwave runs hot. Mine was perfect at about 90 seconds.
Let it rest before topping
One minute allows the center to finish setting without drying out.
Add more chocolate and peanut butter on top
Highly encouraged. This is not the time for restraint.
Ingredient Swaps & Variations
No pancake mix -> Use the homemade gluten free pancake mix listed below
Dairy free -> Use plant based yogurt and milk
Nut free -> Swap peanut butter for sunflower seed butter or tahini
Want more protein -> Stir in a scoop of protein powder and add a splash more milk
No monkfruit sweetener -> Coconut sugar, maple syrup, or any sweetener works
This recipe is flexible and easy to adapt.
Storage & Reheating
Room temperature
Store in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
Refrigerator
Store for 5 to 7 days. Cottage cheese or Greek yogurt helps keep it moist longer.
Freezer
Wrap individual portions and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature or microwave for 20 to 30 seconds.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. The microwave is the fastest method and works perfectly. A wide mug or bowl helps it cook evenly.
Do not overmix and allow the pancake bowl to rest for one minute after cooking.
Yes. Bake at 350°F for 12 to 15 minutes until just set.
Yes. You can make it ahead and store it in the fridge or freezer for easy reheating.
Yes. Use sunflower seed butter or tahini instead of peanut butter.
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Ingredients
- 1/2 cup pancake mix OR make your own:
- ¼ cup milk of choice
- ¼ cup greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp peanut butter + more for topping
- 1 tbsp chocolate chips + more for topping
Make Your Own Pancake Mix:
- 1 cup 1:1 gluten-free flour
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tbsp sweetener of choice I used monkfruit sweetener
Instructions
- If making your own pancake mix, mix your GF flour, almond flour, baking powder and sweetener in a bowl!
- Mix 1/2 cup pancake mix, milk, greek yogurt and peanut butter.
- Microwave for 1 ½ minutes OR bake in oven at 350F for 12-15 mins
- Top with Greek yogurt-cottage cheese frosting and a peanut butter drizzle.
Notes
• Do not overmix or the texture may become dense.
• Let the pancake bowl rest for one minute before topping.
• Best served warm and fresh, but stores well for meal prep.
• Add extra chocolate chips and peanut butter on top for best flavor.
