If you love to have wholesome and hearty breakfasts every morning but don’t have the time to get out a pot, pan and everything in between, try making these on-the-go mug breakfasts.
Each can be made in under three minutes, and they all taste wonderful!
1. Cheesy Mexican Omelet
Ingredients
- 2 eggs
- Salt and black pepper (to taste)
- 2 tbsp. cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 tbsp. black beans
- 1 tbsp. red peppers, chopped
Toppings
- 1 tbsp. salsa
- 1/4 avocado, sliced
Cooking Instructions
- Whisk 2 eggs together in a mug. Add salt and pepper, and stir in cheese, black beans and red peppers.
- Microwave on high for 1 1/2 to 2 minutes* or until eggs are set.
- Top with sliced avocado and salsa.
- Enjoy immediately!
2. Blueberry Pancakes
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp. flour
- ¼ tsp. baking soda
- 1 tbsp. milk
- 1 tbsp. canola oil
- 1 egg
- 1 tbsp. blueberries
Toppings
- 1 tsp. maple syrup
- 1 tbsp. blueberries
Cooking Instructions
- Whisk all ingredients together in a microwave-safe mug. Mix thoroughly until there are no lumps.
- Microwave for about 1 1/2 minutes, until inserted toothpick comes out clean or with just a few moist crumbs.
- Top with a little maple syrup and a few more blueberries.
- Enjoy immediately!
3. Chocolate Banana Bread in a Mug
Ingredients
- 4 tbsp. flour
- 1/4 tsp. cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp. baking powder
- 1/8 tsp. baking soda
- 1/8 tsp. salt
- 3 tbsp. packed brown sugar
- 2 tbsp. vegetable oil
- 1/4 tsp. pure vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp. chocolate chips
- 1/3 cup ripe banana, mashed
Cooking Instructions
- In the mug, combine flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, salt, sugar, oil and vanilla. Stir until well combined.
- Add chocolate chips and mashed banana. Stir until well combined.
- Microwave on 50% power, 1 minute at a time, for about 3 minutes*, until toothpick inserted comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
*Microwave/cooking time is based on a 1,000 watt microwave, so cooking times may slightly vary.