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This Kodiak Pancake Coffee Cake Mug is one of my favorite quick and easy WW-friendly breakfasts, especially when I want something warm, satisfying, and a little sweet. It’s moister and denser than a traditional coffee cake, but still light and flavorful — perfect for busy mornings.
The recipe was shared with me by Lauren, a fellow Weight Watcher and longtime reader. I’ve made it many times since, always using Kodiak Cakes Protein Pancake Mix for a high-protein mug cake that keeps me full for hours. If you prefer, you can also make it with Bisquick or your whatever complete pancake mix you happen to have on hand.
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Why You’ll Love This Kodiak Coffee Cake Mug
- Quick and easy single-serve breakfast
- Ready in just minutes in the microwave (affiliate link)
- Protein-packed with Kodiak Cakes mix (affiliate link)
- Customizable with your favorite fruits and spices
- Low calorie, WW-friendly and portion-controlled
How Many Calories and WW Points in this Kodiak Pancake Coffee Cake Mug?
This recipe makes one generous single-serving. According to my calculations, each serving has about 350 calories.
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(You must be logged into WW on a smartphone or tablet.)
8 PointsPlus (Old plan
Ingredients You’ll Need
- Kodiak Cakes Buttermilk Power Cakes Mix – Adds a hearty texture and protein boost. You can substitute Bisquick or another complete pancake mix if that’s what you have on hand. . If you’re looking for more ways to use Bisquick, check out my collection of WW-friendly Bisquick recipes.
- Plain nonfat Greek yogurt – Helps keep the cake moist. You can also swap in mashed banana for part of the yogurt if you like.
- Egg – For structure and richness.
- Sweetener of choice – I usually use Truvia (affiliate link), but any zero-calorie or sugar substitute will work.
- Vanilla extract – Adds flavor depth.
- Fruit – Blueberries are my go-to, but raspberries, chopped peaches, shredded apple, or strawberries are all great.
How to Make a Kodiak Pancake Mug Cake (Step-by-Step)
Enjoy a light delicious fruit filled pancake coffee cake in minutes with a mug, microwave and few basic ingredients…
Step 1: Gather Your Ingredients.
Step 2: Mix It All Together
Stir together your ingredients until well blended. Fold in the fruit last.
Step 3: Microwave Until Set
Transfer the mixture to a microwave-safe mug (if you didn’t mix it in the mug already). Microwave on high for 1½ to 2½ minutes, depending on your microwave’s strength. It’s done when the top is set and springs back lightly to the touch.
Let cool for 1–2 minutes before enjoying!
Recipe Tips and Variations
Make it sweeter: If you like a sweeter mug cake, feel free to add a touch more sweetener or top it with a drizzle of light syrup.
Swap in mashed banana: Sometimes I replace 1/3 of the yogurt with 2–3 tablespoons mashed ripe banana for natural sweetness and a slightly different texture.
Use different fruit: Fresh or frozen berries, diced peaches, or grated apple all work well. Just be sure to drain any excess liquid.
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Kodiak Pancake Coffee Cake Mug
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup pancake mix (I used Kodiak Cakes Mix (affiliate link))
- 1 large egg
- 2/3 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt
- 1/8 teaspoon Stevia (or sweetener of choice to taste – I used Truvia (affiliate link))
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/2 cup fresh fruit (I used blueberries)
- pinch baking spice, cardamom, or cinnamon (if desired)
Instructions
- Mix all ingredients well and place in a large microwave safe mug that you have coated with nonstick spray.
- Microwave on high until set, about 4 minutes. (Times will vary depending on your microwave.)
- Enjoy warm or at room temperature.
Notes
(Must be logged into WW on a smartphone or tablet.) 8 PointsPlus (Old plan) The calories and WW Points of this recipe may vary depending on the kind of pancake mix you use. I have made this with Kodiak Protein Pancake Mix and BisQuick Heart Smart brands with good success. Though the recipe calls for stevia, you can substitute your sweetener of choice. I opted for Truvia. I also added a little bit of sweet baking spice. I used blueberries to make my pancake coffee cake, but feel free to substitute whatever fruit you like and have on hand. Chopped strawberries, raspberries, chopped peaches or pears, crushed or chopped pineapple, or shredded apple would all be delicious.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Recipe source: Lauren, fellow WW and avid reader of the blog
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- Easy Banana Oat Pancakes – Just a few wholesome ingredients for a satisfying breakfast.
- Easy Kodiak Cakes Muffins – Slightly sweet, satisfying, and endlessly customizable, these muffins have become one of my go-to meal prep breakfasts.
What size mug did you use?
This looks larger then mine.
Hi Nancy, I’m not sure but believe it was about 12 ounces. You want a large mug because it puffs up quite a bit while cooking in the microwave. ~Martha