5-Minute Microwave Brekkie Mug
A quick oat breakfast that isn’t just another bowl of porridge
If you’re tired of cereal, or bored with your usual bowl of porridge, this microwave brekkie mug is a quick and easy way to change things up.
It’s made with simple breakfast ingredients like oats, egg, banana and strawberries, and it cooks into something that feels a like a soft, cosy mug cake.
It’s warm, filling, naturally sweet, and ready in just a few minutes. Add a spoonful of almond butter, a dollop of Greek yoghurt, or both, and you’ve got a quick brekkie that feels a little bit different without being complicated.
How do you make this brekkie mug?
This brekkie mug is made with my favourite fruit combo: banana and strawberries.
Start by mashing a banana in a large mug or ramekin. Whisk in an egg, and add some cinnamon and vanilla extract.
Then add the oats and chopped strawberries. Give everything a good stir, and cook it in the microwave for around 2 minutes, depending on the power of your microwave.
When it’s cooked, turn the mug upside down into a bowl, and add your favourite toppings.
I like a dollop of almond butter, and some Greek yoghurt on the side.
Or you could just make a well in the centre of your mug for the almond butter and eat it straight from the mug.
Some easy ways to change up your brekkie mug
Once you’ve made this a couple of times, it’s easy to change the flavour depending on what you’ve got on hand.
- Swap the strawberries for other berries, diced peach, plum, cherries or grated apple.
- Try adding a teaspoon of chia seeds or ground flaxseed for extra fibre, especially if you’re serving it with Greek yoghurt.
- For an apple strudel version, use mashed banana, grated apple, cinnamon and a few chopped walnuts.
- For a berry-almond version, use blueberries or raspberries, and top with almond butter and Greek yoghurt.
You can also add other toppings, like chopped nuts, seeds, or a little drizzle of honey if you want it slightly sweeter.
And if you’re after something more dessert-like, try my chocolate mug cake instead.
Watch how easy this brekkie mug is to make
More great healthy breakfast ideas:
⫸ Visit the BREKKIE BOWLS category page for lots of other easy and healthy breakfast bowl recipes.
⫸ Stay in control of added sugars in your toppings by making a batch of this TOASTED MUESLI or BANANA MUESLI.
⫸ Bake a batch of these STRAWBERRY COCONUT MUFFINS on the weekend for quick grab-and-go healthy brekkies through the week.
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Microwave Banana Strawberry Brekkie Mug Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 banana, mashed
- 3 chopped strawberries
- 1 egg
- ¼ cup oats
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp cinnamon
Toppings
- 1 tbsp almond butter
- 1-2 tbsp Greek yoghurt
Instructions
- In a large mug, mash the banana, add the egg and whisk well with a fork.
- Add the oats, chopped strawberries, vanilla & cinnamon and mix together.
- Cook in the microwave on full power for 2 minutes. If it's still a bit gooey in the middle, cook for another 30 seconds.
- Remove from the microwave when cooked, and turn out into a bowl. Make a small well in the centre and add the almond butter.
- Top with Greek yoghurt and enjoy.
Video
Notes
- Nutrition info is for a brekkie mug with 1 tablespoon of almond butter and 2-3 tablespoons of Greek yoghurt.
- Swap the strawberries for other berries, diced peach, plum, cherries or grated apple.
- Try adding a teaspoon of chia seeds or ground flaxseed for extra fibre, especially if you’re serving it with Greek yoghurt.
- For an apple strudel version, use mashed banana, grated apple, cinnamon and a few chopped walnuts.
- For a berry-almond version, use blueberries or raspberries, and top with almond butter and Greek yoghurt.
Nutrition per Serve
NUTRITION NOTE
Nutrition information should be used as a guide only
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