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You are here: Home / Recipes / The Deep Dish Single Serving Pancake

November 13, 2014

The Deep Dish Single Serving Pancake

Introducing….the deep dish pancake!  This pancake is made in a ramekin and is single serving so you can quickly bake or microwave a pancake anytime!

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I love pancakes, especially those with a little batter left in the middle. I’ve been playing around with this concept for a few weeks now and created several variations. It’s kind of a cross between a pancake and cake! (Mazen calls it “cake” : ) )

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How I created this single serving pancake by accident

The desire to create a single serving pancake started because I wanted pancakes on a preschool morning when we didn’t have much time. I made the batter (with our Great Harvest Mix) but after getting delayed with a certain toddler who didn’t want to put on his outfit, I didn’t have time to cook the pancakes on the stove top. So I poured the batter into a dish and microwaved it until it was done in the middle. The result was delicious, and Mazen loved it!

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Now you won’t get some of the browning that you’d get with stove-top pancakes, but that’s the compromise for very few dishes to do. You could also bake this in the oven, although I’m not sure of cooking times. Just set the temp around 350* and watch for the middle to set.

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A Pumpkin Version!

The next week I made a pumpkin version!

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Delicious topped with melted Barney Butter and chia sprinkles.

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I tried it a third time with my own DIY batter for those of you who don’t have access to the Great Harvest mix.

Make a pancake in minutes in a single-serving deep dish!

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Deep Dish Single Serving Pancake

This single serving pancake is deep dish and delish! Cook it in a microwave or bake it in the oven.
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Keyword pancakes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 2 minutes
Total Time 7 minutes
Servings 1
Calories 240kcal

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup whole wheat pastry flour
  • 1 tbsp oats
  • 1 tsp ground flax
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • Pinch cinnamon
  • Pinch kosher salt
  • 1/3 cup + 1 tbsp milk
  • 1/2 tsp maple syrup optional

Instructions

  • Mix dry then add wet. Be careful not to over mix! Pour into a greased microwave-safe dish and microwave on high for 1 minute to 1 minute 30 seconds. Since microwaves vary, keep your eye on it!

Notes

Nutrition made with whole milk and maple: Calories 240 // Fat 5g // Pro 7g // Fiber 7g // Sugar 6g

 

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Dig in and enjoy!

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And lastly, it’s great with any and everything on top. Like baked apples and peanut butter!

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More pancakes!

  • The Oatmeal Pancake
  • Sheet Pan Pancakes
  • Cookie Cutter Pancakes
  • Pancake Tacos (an oldie!)
  • Single Serve Buckwheat Bake
  • Single Serve Pumpkin Mug Cake

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  1. Linda @ The Fitty says

    November 13, 2014 at 6:49 am

    Yum, deep dish pancake–the opposite of crepes! It looks very much like a mugcake and i love that it’s so easy to make. No fuss required.

    Reply
  2. Cara's Healthy Cravings says

    November 13, 2014 at 6:54 am

    Oh how fun!
    I just sat down with my bowl of oatmeal and am sort of wishing I had this instead 🙂
    There’s always tomorrow!

    Reply
  3. Kate says

    November 13, 2014 at 7:01 am

    Love this idea! I will be trying this tomorrow!

    Reply
  4. Lindsey @ Simply Lindsey says

    November 13, 2014 at 7:03 am

    This is the perfect pancake recipe for someone like me who doesn’t like standing over the stove to make all of them! I think your recipe sounds even better than regular pancakes! Can’t wait to try this recipe! Pinning it now! 😀

    Reply
  5. Livi @ Eat, Pray, Work It Out says

    November 13, 2014 at 7:06 am

    This looks AMAZING! I can’t wait to make it with gluten free flour!

    Reply
  6. Elyse says

    November 13, 2014 at 7:12 am

    This looks amazing! Sigh, since I have Celiac Disease. Do you think this would work with gluten-free flour?

    Reply
    • KathEats says

      November 13, 2014 at 7:30 am

      Yes I do!

      Reply
  7. Michelle @ Fit. Flexible. Fabulous. says

    November 13, 2014 at 7:18 am

    What a clever idea! That microwave, I tell ya 🙂

    Do you buy your flax already ground, or do you buy whole flax and throw it in the food processor? I typically buy whole to throw on my granola, so just curious if I can use what I already have…

    Reply
    • KathEats says

      November 13, 2014 at 7:29 am

      I buy it whole and grind it every few weeks. Grind to order would be ideal but ….I’m lazy 🙂

      Reply
  8. cori says

    November 13, 2014 at 7:27 am

    I love doing this, I microwaved my pancake batter when my griddle broke and I was really hungry and mad about it. Pumpkin sounds awesome!!

    Reply
  9. Anele @ Success Along the Weigh says

    November 13, 2014 at 7:44 am

    Oooh, this looks yummy! I’m definitely giving this one a go. I’ve got homemade apple butter waiting to top this bad boy!

    Reply
  10. Kaila @healthyhelperblog! says

    November 13, 2014 at 8:03 am

    Pinning this! It’s so easy and delicious looking! I need to find some of those handy ramekins though! Where did you buy yours?

    Reply
    • KathEats says

      November 13, 2014 at 8:17 am

      I think they are crate and barrel. ..many years ago. So handy though! I like how wide and shallow they are

      Reply
  11. Alissa says

    November 13, 2014 at 8:25 am

    This looks great…would be awesome with the baked apples as an impromptu dessert when I am craving sweets at 9:30 pm 😀

    Reply
  12. Melanie says

    November 13, 2014 at 8:48 am

    I’ve been doing this for a while but in the microwave 🙂 I call it pancake bowl. I need to be more patient and put it in the oven 🙂

    Reply
  13. Becky says

    November 13, 2014 at 8:59 am

    If I’d have known you like the middle of your pancakes slightly undercooked, I’d have invited you over for breakfast here eons ago! My pancakes always seem to turn out that way, much to everyone’s dismay.
    I learned a long time ago to keep breakfast on school mornings quick & easy – leftover muffins, biscuits or waffles heated up in the toaster oven or microwave oatmeal. Only on the occasional Sunday morning do I bother doing any breakfast cooking.

    Reply
    • KathEats says

      November 13, 2014 at 9:16 am

      🙂

      Reply
  14. Vanessa says

    November 13, 2014 at 9:31 am

    This looks amazing! Great idea.

    Reply
  15. Catherine says

    November 13, 2014 at 10:17 am

    How creative of you! That’s such a cool idea! I’m gonna try that this weekend!

    Reply
  16. mary @ minutes per mile says

    November 13, 2014 at 10:26 am

    amazing idea!!

    Reply
  17. Jess @ Keeping It Real Food says

    November 13, 2014 at 11:17 am

    What an awesome idea! Can’t wait to try it. I wonder if I can get away with using Kodiak Cake mix…Thanks for sharing : )

    Reply
  18. Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

    November 13, 2014 at 11:49 am

    Haha, so basically a mug cake 😛

    Reply
  19. Hannah @ CleanEatingVeggieGirl says

    November 13, 2014 at 11:53 am

    This looks and sounds amazing, and I LOVE that you can make it in the microwave! I bet it would be awesome topped with my apple cider poached pears. I can almost taste the goodness right now 😉

    Reply
    • Rainey says

      December 7, 2014 at 7:14 pm

      Apple cider poached pears?? That’s sounds fabulous!! I’ve got to try this, but with gluten free pancake mix.

      Reply
  20. Andrew Playford says

    November 13, 2014 at 12:12 pm

    Looks delish but can’t help thinking its really a cake dressed in a pancake’s clothing 🙂

    Reply
  21. Christina @ The Beautiful Balance says

    November 13, 2014 at 12:20 pm

    Oh this looks so so so good! Like a mug cookie but with less guilt!

    Reply
  22. Chantel says

    November 13, 2014 at 12:35 pm

    LOVE this idea! Will definitely be trying, thanks Kath!

    Reply
  23. Tracy says

    November 13, 2014 at 12:55 pm

    I make my pancakes in the oven all the time! I love the hands off approach. After experimenting just like you did, I’ve never gone back! Sometimes I bake it in a pie pan for one large more pancake-like result 🙂 It bakes faster that way, too.

    Reply
  24. Megan says

    November 13, 2014 at 1:10 pm

    I am definitely trying this! The pumpkin version sounds amazing! Unrelated – what nail polish are you wearing? It’s just the color I’ve been looking for!

    Reply
    • KathEats says

      November 13, 2014 at 3:07 pm

      They were jamberry!

      Reply
  25. Susan says

    November 13, 2014 at 1:12 pm

    This is so original Kath. You are the queen of breakfast recipes! I’m in the UK so unfortunately don’t have access to GH pre-mix, just a quick question about the from scratch version – do you need to pre-soak the flax to turn it in to “flax egg” or can you just add it straight in? Hoping to have this for my breakfast tomorrow!

    Reply
    • KathEats says

      November 13, 2014 at 3:06 pm

      Nope just add and stir

      Reply
  26. Ashley @ Saving Money in your Twenties says

    November 13, 2014 at 2:10 pm

    love that! Pancakes are the best but definitely not weekday morning friendly.. way too much of a time commitment, ha!

    Reply
  27. Natosha says

    November 13, 2014 at 2:45 pm

    How much pumpkin did you use in the pumpkin version?

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    • KathEats says

      November 13, 2014 at 3:04 pm

      I think 1/4 cup?

      Reply
      • Natosha says

        November 13, 2014 at 4:15 pm

        Thanks! Can’t wait to try it!

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      • Ashley says

        November 23, 2014 at 10:19 am

        So you just added pumpkin to this recipe?

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        • KathEats says

          November 23, 2014 at 11:20 am

          Yup!

          Reply
  28. Erin @ Her Heartland Soul says

    November 13, 2014 at 3:17 pm

    This is so cute! I need to try making one!

    Reply
  29. joelle (on a pink typewriter) says

    November 13, 2014 at 3:43 pm

    This looks amazing! Love the motion image!

    Reply
  30. Mom says

    November 13, 2014 at 3:49 pm

    Very clever! I must try it.

    Gosh, I wonder who the toddler is who didn’t want to put his outfit on. Surely not my perfect grandson?

    Reply
  31. Alex @ get big, go to work says

    November 13, 2014 at 8:01 pm

    Yum!! All of those nut butters on top of the pancakes look equally as delicious! What a fabulous option for a quick and delicious breakfast.

    Reply
  32. Lynn @ The Actor’s Diet says

    November 13, 2014 at 9:23 pm

    Yes, Kath, yes. Can you figure out how to do a deep dish pizza in the microwave next? 😉

    Reply
    • KathEats says

      November 14, 2014 at 6:45 am

      Oooooo!

      Reply
  33. Amanda S says

    November 14, 2014 at 1:59 am

    I cant wait to try this! Could you use the recipe that you posted but add pumpkin?

    Reply
    • KathEats says

      November 14, 2014 at 6:44 am

      Yes definitely!

      Reply
  34. Lauren Ecker says

    November 14, 2014 at 5:01 am

    These looks amazing! I’m obsessed with anything with banana!

    Loversify.blogspot.com

    Reply
  35. Julia says

    November 14, 2014 at 7:12 am

    I’ll be trying this soon. My son always begs for pancakes on school mornings when I don’t have the extra time to make them. This hands off approach might just make his dreams come true!!! Thanks!!!

    Reply
  36. Stephanie @ Whole Health Dork says

    November 14, 2014 at 11:50 am

    What a great idea! I’m going to have to try this recipe this weekend! With the temps getting down into the 20s here in Massachusetts, I’m craving warm food constantly. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  37. Anne @fANNEtasticfood says

    November 14, 2014 at 2:43 pm

    What a good idea – can’t wait to try this! Random question – how did you make the cool photo near the top of the post that cycles through 3 different photos?

    Reply
    • KathEats says

      November 14, 2014 at 2:48 pm

      It’s a GIF and I Google GIF maker. Can’t believe it worked…

      Reply
  38. Alexa says

    November 14, 2014 at 3:04 pm

    it’s like chocolate lava cake! so.. lava (pan)cake!

    Reply
  39. Melissa Moore says

    November 17, 2014 at 1:31 pm

    Genius, Kath. This was the perfect quick and comforting breakfast for Sunday morning. Been dealing with stomach flu in our home. I’ve been able to dodge it, so far. This pancake made me so happy! Thank you! 2 min. in my microwave and it turned out great (less gooey which is how I liked it).

    Reply
  40. Chelsey Hoffmann says

    November 17, 2014 at 2:19 pm

    Made this over the weekend, one for my husband and one for myself. We have been huge fans of your baked banana oatmeal recipe. We loved this one too! Now I can switch it up between both 🙂 Thanks!

    Reply
    • KathEats says

      November 17, 2014 at 3:17 pm

      Glad you liked it!!

      Reply
  41. Tessa says

    November 18, 2014 at 5:03 pm

    This looks great! Could I replace the flax with maybe one egg or egg white?

    Reply
    • KathEats says

      November 18, 2014 at 6:47 pm

      Yes!

      Reply
  42. athletic avocado says

    November 19, 2014 at 7:26 am

    such a fun idea! love it!

    Reply
  43. Lara says

    November 23, 2014 at 5:41 am

    I loved this!! Added half a mashed banana and set the time to 1 minute 50 seconds. It came out great! Thanks Kath! 🙂 Please consider doing a bigger version of this recipe that makes 4 portions and can be reheated everyday, like the baked banana oatmeal.

    Reply
    • Ashley says

      November 23, 2014 at 10:21 am

      I bet if you got a bigger pan and made 4x the recipe. Then baked it 350 until it was set in the middle that would work. Give it try!

      Reply
  44. Tiffany says

    December 2, 2014 at 1:00 pm

    Hi Kath,

    I made this recipe this morning, I actually baked the pancake, added a small amount coconut oil (1/8t) and vanilla extract. It was great! I split the batter into two small (one cup) ramekins.

    For those that are curious about the oven baking method – I baked it at 350 degrees. I don’t quite remember how long I baked it for – but probably around 12 min. I suggest keeping your eye on it so it doesn’t burn and wiping your ramekin with oil.

    Thank you, Kath! I can’t wait to make it again.

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    • KathEats says

      December 2, 2014 at 1:11 pm

      Thanks for the feedback!

      Reply
  45. Stefanie says

    December 7, 2014 at 7:22 pm

    What a great idea Kath!! I’m always looking for a quick, different recipe for breakfast. I usually make a bread free breakfast sandwich in the microwave. I scramble some eggs and put a little in the bottom of a mug and microwave for about 90 seconds. When it comes out it is perfectly round like an English muffin. I make another one and I use the eggs like bread. I fill my sandwich with a piece of ham and a slice of cheese. Tastes delicious and portable!

    Reply
  46. Lara says

    January 8, 2015 at 12:27 pm

    Hi Kath! Second time commenting on this yummy recipe 🙂 Do you think it would be okay to mix the ingredients the night before, refrigerate, and then pop into the microwave the next morning? Thanks!

    Reply
    • KathEats says

      January 8, 2015 at 2:30 pm

      I think you could do the dry ingredients, but not the wet : (

      Reply
  47. Kelsey says

    March 9, 2015 at 5:23 pm

    Hi! I have a couple questions about this recipe:

    1. Can you use regular whole wheat flour instead of pastry flour?
    2. What size ramekin? Diameter?

    Thanks!

    Reply
    • KathEats says

      March 9, 2015 at 5:41 pm

      Yes you can use regular WW flour. The ramekin is about 4″

      Reply
  48. Juliet says

    March 21, 2015 at 11:28 am

    Just wanted to let you know I love this recipe! Quick and delicious!

    Reply

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