The idea for this awesome little recipe came courtesy of Annie, who wrote to tell me that every since she tried The “One” Chocolate Mug Cake, she’s been trying all sorts of mug cakes! Her favorite? Mug pancakes! Annie uses pre-made pancake mix and blueberries to make single serving pancakes! Genius!
I didn’t have any pancake mix on hand so I set out to just make my own. While I was playing chemist in the kitchen, the term “mug muffin” popped into my head and made me giggle so much that I decided I had to use that name for the recipe. …and I guess it’s a little more like a blueberry muffin than a pancake anyway, although I did top it with maple syrup.
I also decided that I need to start calling people “mug muffin,” but I can’t decide if it’s going to be used as a term of endearment or an insult. Feel free to weigh-in in the comments below. I could use the help.
Anyway, mug muffins, let’s get to it!
Blueberry Mug Muffin
blueberry mug muffin
Servings 1Ingredients
- 1/4 cup flour ($0.04)
- 1 Tbsp brown sugar ($0.02)
- 1/4 tsp baking powder ($0.02)
- 1/8 tsp salt ($0.01)
- pinch cinnamon ($0.01)
- 1/2 Tbsp butter ($0.04)
- 2 Tbsp milk ($0.04)
- 1-2 Tbsp frozen blueberries ($0.19)
Instructions
- In a microwave safe mug, stir together the flour, brown sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon until well mixed.
- Add the butter to the mug and use your fingers to rub or smoosh them together until no large chunks of butter remain and the mixture looks like damp sand (see photos below).
- Stir the milk into the butter/flour mixture. It should now resemble a thick muffin batter. If it’s too dry, add a splash more milk. Sprinkle blueberries over top and push them down into the batter. Microwave on high for approximately 90 seconds. Enjoy with a drizzle of maple syrup over top.
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Step By Step Photos
First mix all of the dry ingredients together in a microwave safe mug (flour, brown sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon).
Once the dry ingredients are well mixed, add the butter. I just used the lines on the butter wrapper to estimate a 1/2 tablespoon. It doesn’t have to be exact.
Use your fingers to rub the flour and butter together until they’re very well mixed and the mixture resembles damp sand. This is the only step that requites a little work, but still it’s only about 1-2 minutes.
Stir in the milk. You now have a thick batter. If it seems a little TOO thick or your end product seems a bit dense, you can add just a bit more milk. The recipe is flexible – just don’t DOUBLE the milk or anything.
Sprinkle the blueberries into the mug and then push them down into the batter. Microwave on high for about 90 seconds.
And then it’s done! Oh, and the mug will likely be very hot, too, so be careful! Try it with a little maple syrup – it’s amazing!
See, nice and cakey inside!
NOM NOM NOM. All gone. (you don’t want to know how many of these I ate while testing the recipe)
Turned out deliciously for me – thank you! Helped to have already very soft butter and use a small whisk to mix it in. 90 seconds was perfect. Maple syrup also makes everything great ;)
It is so fast to make. It was so good.
First was delicious and fluffy. The second was chewy and thick, forgot the baking powder! Still tasted great !
I tried this using whole wheat flour and an egg to add some protein to it. Also cut the sugar down to 2 teaspoons. And used sugarless syrup to top it it came out good. I was glad to have it this morning! But I did have to cook it a little longer to get the center done. A total of 2 minutes
Tried with 1:1 oat flour and it was amazing!! Exactly like the photos. Going to try with almond flour next 🤞🏼
super yummy! i used almond milk and just put a little extra vegan butter and it came out so delicious!
I would use egg and less flour add Quest protein powder.
Came out dry and bland even though I followed the directions to the letter. 0/10, do not make
Absolutely delicious! I used 1/8 tsp salt and splashed more milk until it had a wetter consistency.I also used a 1/4 tsp of cinnamon. I used the overflowing 2 tbsp Blueberries but they were really big and fresh, not frozen. 😋😋😋
Turned out perfect for me! Happy there is no egg!
Oh my goodness! I was just looking for a quick before-school breakfast, but this is AWESOMEEEEEEE! I used almond milk and flour, but it came out amazing! Totally recommend
this was bad 😭😭 might’ve been how i made it though, but i’m pretty sure i followed all the directions
Tastes OK but came out pretty rubbery. Think I’ll be looking for another recipe
delicious! I always add lemon juice which really enhances the muffin!
I made it and I literally threw up not joking. I don’t want to be mean it might of been something I did but I followed along and it tasted like way too salty like I gagged and went to the bathroom and vomited I reckon I poisend myself but anyways ok bye
Mine was not good at all it tastes like flour and I probably should have added more milk but it wasn’t very good