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From @Bigger Bolder Baking with Gemma Stafford

Five Microwave Mug Breakfasts

10 min · Serves 1 · 320 kcal

10 mintotal
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Ingredients

For the Blueberry Pancake

  • 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 tsp baking soda
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tbsp milk
  • 1 tsp vegetable oil
  • 1/2 tsp maple syrup (or honey)
  • 1 tbsp frozen blueberries
  • Maple syrup, to serve
  • Fresh blueberries, to serve

For the Sweet Potato Hash

  • 1/2 sweet potato, peeled and cut into small cubes
  • Cold water, to cover
  • 2 tbsp diced bell pepper
  • 1 tbsp diced red onion
  • 1/2 tsp chopped fresh rosemary, plus a sprig to garnish
  • 2 tbsp shredded cheese
  • 1/2 tbsp butter
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste

For the PB&J Oatmeal

  • 1/4 cup rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 2 tbsp milk (or nut milk)
  • 1 tbsp peanut butter
  • 1 tbsp jam or jelly
  • 1 tbsp chopped peanuts, to serve

For the Banana Raisin Muffin

  • 1/2 banana, mashed, plus a few slices to serve
  • 3 tbsp whole wheat flour
  • 1/4 tsp cinnamon, plus extra to dust
  • 1/4 tsp baking powder
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 tbsp milk
  • 1/2 tsp maple syrup (or honey)
  • 1 tbsp raisins

For the Omelet in a Mug

  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 pinch black pepper
  • 1 tbsp chopped scallions, plus extra to serve
  • 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley, plus extra to serve
  • 1 tbsp milk (or water)

Method

For the Blueberry Pancake

  1. In a microwave-safe mug, whisk together the flour and baking soda with a fork.

  2. Whisk in the egg, milk, oil, and maple syrup until smooth.

  3. Gently stir in the blueberries.

  4. Microwave for 1 minute at 1200W until puffed and cooked through.

  5. Top with additional blueberries and a drizzle of maple syrup.

For the Sweet Potato Hash

  1. Place the cubed sweet potato into a microwave-safe mug and cover with cold water.

  2. Microwave for 2–3 minutes at 1200W until the sweet potato is bright orange and tender.

    Then 3 min of waiting

  3. Drain the water thoroughly from the mug.

  4. Stir in the peppers, red onion, rosemary, cheese, butter, salt, and pepper.

  5. Microwave for 1 minute at 1200W until the vegetables soften and the cheese melts.

  6. Top with extra chopped rosemary and a fresh rosemary sprig.

For the PB&J Oatmeal

  1. In a microwave-safe mug, combine the oats, water, milk, and peanut butter.

  2. Microwave for 1–2 minutes at 1200W, pausing halfway to stir so it does not boil over.

  3. Top with chopped peanuts and a spoonful of jam.

For the Banana Raisin Muffin

  1. Mash the half banana inside a microwave-safe mug using a fork.

  2. Stir in the flour, cinnamon, baking powder, salt, milk, and maple syrup until a thick batter forms.

  3. Fold in the raisins, leaving a few to sprinkle on top.

  4. Microwave for 1 minute at 1200W until risen and firm.

    Do not overcook mug muffins or they will become rubbery.

  5. Garnish with fresh banana slices and a light dusting of cinnamon.

For the Omelet in a Mug

  1. Crack the eggs into a large microwave-safe mug.

  2. Add the salt, pepper, scallions, parsley, and milk, then whisk well with a fork.

  3. Microwave for 1–1 1/2 minutes at 1200W, stopping once or twice to stir gently so the eggs cook evenly.

  4. Top with additional chopped scallions and fresh parsley.

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