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Hi Bold Bakers!
It’s that time of year again, the dreaded Back to School!!! Whether you are in school, going to college, or work, just know you will not go hungry anymore with my 5 Sweet and Savory Microwave Mug Breakfasts.
Summer is almost over and we are putting away our popsicle molds until next year. You can take some pleasure in knowing that just because a new school year is starting doesn’t mean there is no time for baking. My extremely popular Gemma’s Mug Meals videos became such a success because they are fast to make, they only take about a minute to cook and you get a fresh homemade cake in no time.
I created these Breakfast in a Mug recipes because it is important to start everyday right. Not only can breakfast be fast but it can and should be nutritional as well. I made these recipes so you can quickly make a quality meal that will fuel you for your long days ahead.
The beauty of these recipes is that they can all be made the night before. Plus, in addition to microwaving them they can also be cooked in a toaster oven!!
1. Blueberry Pancakes In A Mug
There is no griddle needed here. You can now make a pancake in the microwave in just a few minutes.
When it come to flavor, I’m adding frozen blueberries because I love blueberry pancakes. Remember, you can always add bananas, strawberries or whatever you like to make them your own.
Blueberry Pancake in a Mug - Back to School Microwave Breakfast
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons all purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- 2 teaspoon maple syrup (honey or agave, for drizzling on top)
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon blueberries , fresh or frozen
Instructions
- Whisk together all of the ingredients except the blueberries and maple syrup in a microwave safe mug. Mix the batter until there are no lumps.
- Lastly stir in the blueberries.
- Microwave roughly for roughly 1 minutes - 1 minutes 15 seconds or until it is firm to the touch on top. (timing is based on my 1200W microwave so your timing might vary)
- Top with a little maple syrup and some more blueberries, enjoy immediately!
Recipe Notes
Take care not to overcook as your mug cake will get rubbery Add any flavors you like, sliced banana, chocolate chips or even dried fruit
2. Sweet Potato Hash In A Mug
Our next breakfast in a mug is something you might not have known you can cook in the microwave–Sweet Potato Hash!
I’m using sweet potatoes because they cook more quickly than regular potatoes, but feel free to use regular ones as well. You can use leftover cooked potatoes which makes this dish even easier and it’s the perfect way to use up your leftovers.
This recipe is what my mum would call a “mix and gather ‘um”, which means, whatever you have in your fridge.
Ingredients
- 1 small sweet potato (around 6 oz/1 cup)
- Water , enough to cover the potatoes
- 2 peppers , chopped
- 1 tablespoon red onion , chopped
- 2 tablespoons grated cheese
- A pinch of salt and pepper
- 2 teaspoon rosemary , fresh or dried
- ¼ tablespoons (½ oz/15g) Butter
Instructions
- Peel and chop small cubes of sweet potato (the smaller you cut the pieces the faster the potato will cook).
- Add into a large microwave safe mug and cover totally with cold water. Use a large mug as the water might bubble up in the microwave.
- Cook for 3-4 minutes in the microwave until it is tender. It will turn an orange color when done. (Check the potatoes halfway and stir so it doesn’t get too hot and overspill)
- Drain off the water and add in the peppers, onion, cheese, butter, rosemary, salt and pepper and mix everything well together.
- Put back in the microwave and heat these ingredients together for another 40 seconds until hot and the cheese melts.
- Enjoy a quick and filling breakfast!!!
Recipe Notes
Take care not to overcook as your mug cake will get rubbery Add any flavors you like, sliced banana, chocolate chips or even dried fruit
3. Peanut Butter and Jelly Oatmeal In A Mug
This Breakfast In A Mug has everything you need to kick start your day. Packed with protein, slow energy releasing carbs and some fruity sweetness. In my opinion, it ticks a lot of boxes and really is a complete breakfast
I remember getting up for school in the morning and it would be pitch black outside. It was almost always cold outside so these oats were like central heating for your insides. Plus, you’ll never have to buy those packets of quick oats again since now you know the quicker, healthier way to make oatmeal.
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons rolled oats
- 6 tablespoons water
- 2 tablespoons nut milk (or regular milk for non dairy)
- 2 teaspoons smooth peanut butter
- 2 teaspoons strawberry Jelly
Instructions
- Mix together all ingredients in a large microwave safe mug.
- Cook for 1 minute, then stop the stir. Cook again for another minute, stir and continue cooking until done. This stirring will stop it overheating and spilling over in your microwave. It will take roughly 3 minutes to cook in total.
- Take out and add in some extra milk if it’s a bit thick.
- Top with strawberry jelly and enjoy!!!
Recipe Notes
Take care not to overcook as your mug cake will get rubbery Add any flavors you like, sliced banana, chocolate chips or even dried fruit
4.Whole Wheat Raisin & Banana Muffin in a Mug
This egg free Breakfast Muffin is made with whole wheat and sweetened with natural sugars. It’s for those of us who like something sweet in the morning without ruining us for the rest of the day.
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons whole wheat flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- pinch of salt
- 2 inch piece of banana
- 2 teaspoons honey (maple syrup or agave)
- 2 ½ tablespoons milk
- 1 tablespoon raisins
Instructions
- In a microwave safe mug mash up the banana with a fork.
- Add in the rest of the ingredient and mix together until blended. Then stir in the raisins.
- Microwave for 45 seconds -1 minute or until it’s firm to the touch on top (timing is based on my 1200W microwave so your timing might vary).
- Enjoy immediately!
Recipe Notes
Take care not to overcook as your mug cake will get rubbery Add any flavors you like, sliced banana, chocolate chips or even dried fruit
5. Omelette in a Mug
Did you know you can cook perfect eggs in the microwave? Eggs are a natural fast food, inexpensive and full of protein. Add whatever little bits you have in your fridge to make a complete meal.
My mum always said if you have eggs in your fridge you can make a meal, and still to this day I have eggs for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Ingredients
- 2 eggs
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 green onion , chopped
- 1 teaspoon parsley , chopped
- A pinch of salt and pepper
Instructions
- In a microwave safe mug add eggs to mug and whisk together with a fork.
- Add parsley, scallions, milk, salt and pepper. Whisk until all ingredients are completely mixed together.
- Microwave for one minute. Stir and break up any large chunks of egg.
- Cook for another 45 to 60 seconds or until eggs are set.
- Top with a sprinkle scallions, salt and pepper and enjoy straight away.
Recipe Notes
Take care not to overcook as your mug cake will get rubbery Add any flavors you like, sliced banana, chocolate chips or even dried fruit
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Hi Bold Bakers! I’m Gemma Stafford, a professional chef originally from Ireland, best-selling cookbook author, and the creator of Bigger Bolder Baking and the Bold Baking Network. I want to help you bake with confidence anytime, anywhere with my trusted and tested recipes and baking tips. You may have seen one of my 1000+ videos on YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, or TikTok or as a guest judge on Nailed It! on Netflix or the Best Baker in America on Food Network. No matter your skills, my Bold Baking Team & I want to be your #1 authority for everything baking.
Wishing you had included the calorie and nutritional information for each. I realize this is more difficult and time consuming to do but for someone who is being weight and health conscious it would be appreciated. Thanks.
The blueberry pancake was okay but you have to drench it in maple syrup.
Hi Gemma and bolder bakers! I just wanted to say, the banana raisin muffin is so yum! Thank-you for this delicious recipe you have shared with us, it is so quick and easy and great for those mornings you have to get up early for school, work, college ect…
And to all those people who have tried the banana raisin muffin, you should try adding oats and dried cranberries instead of raisins for something different 🙂 It is delicious!
Hi Gemma! I tried the blueberry pancake recipe and the top turned out overcooked, while the bottom wasn’t cooked at all. It also smelled like egg. What went wrong??
Hi Gemma I tried to make the pancake but it tasted quite eggy and bitter I did enjoy it with some yoghurt
amazing recipes
Hello Gemma, I was wondering why my pancake smells strongly of egg and also why it has the consistency of an omelet.
Please help!
This recipe was amazing! If you don’t have vegetable oil then canola oil works too!
When making the blueberry pancake, can you replace the egg with buttermilk or any of your egg substitutes?
um this kind of sucked the first time i did it i put it in for 1 min and it was under down the 2nd time i put it in for 1 min 15 sec and it was rubbery as heck