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My delicious muffin-in-a-mug recipe is perfect for a single-serve, quick dessert fix! It’s incredibly easy to prepare, uses simple ingredients, and has a light fluffy texture.
If you love single serving desserts as much as we do, try my cinnamon mug cake, protein mug cake, and coffee mug cake next.
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If you are skeptical about mug muffin recipes using microwaves, you probably haven’t found the right one yet. My blueberry muffin version takes one minute to cook and turns out perfectly moist and flavorful. My family always request it after dinner to satisfy their sweet tooth.
Why I love this recipe
- It’s portion-controlled. I love baking, but there are often times when a whole cake or a tray of muffins is too much. Single-serve desserts always cook faster, there’s no waste, and you can satisfy your cravings on the spot.
- Pantry staples. No hard-to-find ingredients, eggs, or dairy is needed.
- Minimal clean-up. I love mixing and microwaving the muffins in the same container. This makes the clean up so much easier.
Key Ingredients
- Flour. I used all-purpose flour, but this can be substituted for a gluten-free blend like almond flour or coconut flour.
- Granulated sweetener/Sugar. Any granulated sweetener will work. You can skip this altogether if you don’t like super sweet desserts.
- Maple syrup. A natural sweetener that also helps keep the muffin moist. Honey or agave nectar can also be used.
- Baking powder. To help the muffin rise and become nice and fluffy.
- Milk. Any milk of choice will work. I usually use unsweetened almond milk.
- Coconut oil. Melted, this adds some richness to the crumb and helps bind the ingredients. You can also use butter.
- Blueberries. Fresh blueberries work best, but frozen ones are fine, too.
How to make a muffin in a mug
Step 1 – Mix the ingredients. Mix the dry ingredients in a small bowl and set aside. Add the wet ingredients to a microwave-safe mug and mix until fully combined.
Step 2- Assemble. Add the dry ingredients and continue to stir well. Fold in the blueberries.
Step 3 – Microwave and serve. Heat the mug muffin on high in the microwave for 1 minute or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Arman’s recipe tips
- Don’t overcook the muffin. Cook the muffin at 30-second intervals and remove it from the microwave as soon as it looks set. Test with a toothpick and ensure it comes out clean.
- Thaw any frozen berries. Thaw any frozen fruit that you are using, fully, in the fridge and pat them dry before adding them to the batter.
- Try some additional flavors. I like adding some lemon zest to the muffin batter for some variety. You can also replace the blueberries with chocolate chips, walnuts, pecans, or another fruit of your choice. Just be aware that the water content of different fruit may affect the cooking time.
- Substitutes for coconut oil. Any neutral-flavored vegetable oil can be used to replace the coconut oil in this recipe. You can also use applesauce for a sweeter muffin.
Frequently asked questions
I find keeping a firm eye on the microwaving time ensures the mug muffin remains light and fluffy instead of dense and rubbery. This is why I recommend cooking in 30-second increments.
Yes, you can bake this muffin in the oven. Preheat the oven to 350F degrees and bake the muffin for 12 to 15 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Make sure to use an oven-safe mug or bowl.
Muffin In A Mug
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/8 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 tablespoon sugar optional
- 1/2 tablespoon coconut oil
- 1/2 tablespoon maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1-2 tablespoons blueberries
Instructions
- In a small mixing bowl, add the flour, baking powder, and sugar, and mix well.
- In a microwave-safe bowl or mug, add the coconut oil, maple syrup, and milk. Add the dry ingredients and mix very well. If the batter is too thick, add a little milk. Fold in your blueberries.
- Microwave for one minute. If the mug cake is still moist on top, microwave in 10-second increments until a toothpick comes out clean from the center.
I’ve actually never tried any of the baked goods at Starbucks, but I would definitely eat this!
Oh man, definitely making this with my kid. He is a blueberry monster!
Love this blueberry muffin recipe! I have made it both ways, microwave and oven, and prefer the end result after baking in the oven so I try to make sure I have time to bake it…. next time I will try to make a few at a time and freeze. thanks for sharing your great recipes! carrot cake up next!
YAY! thanks so much for the feedback, Carmen- I love making them in batches or sometimes I multiply the ingredients by 4 (except the baking powder) and make them into blondies 🙂
Love the idea of this tasty little minute muffin! Can’t wait to give it a go! (Unfortunately I can’t have almond flour, but am still eager to give it a whirl with a substitute.) Thanks for posting!
YAY! Let me know how it goes, Christie- You can sub in more oat flour 🙂
It’s 3 A.M. and because I’m asleep, I’d probably wake up to find myself chewing on my hand. Whooooops XD when I go to college, I’d avoid frats and sororities like the plague! I’ve heard they’re lots of trouble!
Anyways, this looks like the perfect midnight snack and dessert!
Ohhh I’m excited to hear how college goes for you!
You have the best recipes ever!! I make the Vanilla Cake everyday! I was wondering if you could get the muffin like texture with using just a combo of coconut flour and oat flour or do you think you need the almond too? Any suggestions? Which binder did you use the applesauce/banana/ or pumpkin?
Oh what!!! That is awesome, Heather! You’re far too kind! 🙂
You certainly don’t need the almond flour- I’d recommend more oat flour over coconut- I also love using pumpkin but for this recipe, I used banana (the pumpkin made it look gross haha!)
The whole fraternity/ sorority thing was so alien to us in the UK – we all watched the American teen films and thought it sounded cool but nothing like it existed! I’m not sure if that’s a good or bad thing!
Haha same as Australia! 🙂
You already know I’m a big fan of blueberry anything. In fact, the fruitier, the better. Love this. I’d make a dozen, a bakers dozen that is.
🙂 My house smells amazing and you get to have it Saturday!!!
Fraternities, Sororities and muffin bribery to get in – we know none of that over here and I have an inkling we’re missing out on some fun … right? I can get on board with single-serving blueberry muffins in anyway.
Same as Australia!
college in Portland meant I had PLENTY of coffee within a few minutes walk. and there are probably 10x more than um… back then. AHEM.
I was teaching step aerobics, coaching weight lifting, and playing tennis during college. I could have used this muffin recipe. #carbs
Hahahahaha you are the best.
I bet the mashed banana makes this so moist! Looks tasty, Arman. Yet another recipe I can try with my NEW COCONUT FLOUR
I’m so excited for your coconut flour. PS how far are you from Columbus?!
A little over 400 miles! (Just checked)
This is genius. I wish I would have had recipes like this when I was in college! 10 years ago 😉
Hahahaha you and me both 😉 Although those 3 am pizza runs. So . worth. it.