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Pancakes in a Jar

Make microwave pancakes in a jar with blueberries, batter and maple syrup. Each wide-mouth jar cooks in about 2 minutes 40 seconds for a fast breakfast.

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Sara Noel
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Pancakes in a jar

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Single-serve blueberry pancakes cooked in a mason jar in the microwave. Layer batter, berries and maple syrup, then cook until puffed.
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Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time3 minutes
Total Time13 minutes
CourseBreakfast
CuisineAmerican
Servings2 servings
Calories339
Ingredients Equipment Directions Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1/4 cup blueberries
  • 1 cup prepared pancake batter (homemade or prepared from a mix)
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 2 teaspoons sugar

Equipment

  • mason jars

Directions
 

  1. Special equipment: 2 wide-mouthed mason jars.
  2. Spoon 1 tablespoon blueberries into each jar, then 1/4 cup batter on top of each. Add 1 tablespoon maple syrup, followed by another tablespoon of blueberries and another 1/4 cup batter. Sprinkle 1 teaspoon sugar over each top.
  3. Microwave one jar at a time, about 2 minutes 40 seconds, until the mixture is fluffy and puffs up over the rim of the jar.

Notes

This is a microwave-cooked jar, not a make-ahead fridge jar. Safety: jars get very hot; use microwave-safe glass.

Nutrition

Serving: 157g | Calories: 339kcal | Carbohydrates: 53g | Protein: 7.5g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2.4g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 68mg | Sodium: 507mg | Potassium: 208mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 235IU | Vitamin C: 2.1mg | Calcium: 273mg | Iron: 2.1mg

Nutrition is an estimate per serving from USDA FoodData Central, for 2 servings; prepared pancake batter (the first choice counted). Brands and portions vary, so use it only as an approximation.

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