Blueberry Mug Muffin

$0.37 each
by Beth - Budget Bytes
4.47 from 127 votes
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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

Top view of a Blueberry Mug Muffin in mug with fork on the side

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blueberry mug muffin

4.47 from 127 votes
A fast and easy treat, these microwave blueberry mug muffins are perfect when you just need a small bite of something sweet. 
Author: Beth M
A white mug filled with a muffin mix.
Servings 1
Prep 5 minutes
Cook 2 minutes
Total 7 minutes

Ingredients

  • 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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Notes

Every microwave is different, so you may have to experiment with the exact cooking time.
You can add a drop or two of vanilla for extra flavor.
I have not tried this with different flour types (whole wheat, gluten free, etc.) or with different milks (almond, soy, etc.) or with oil instead of butter (to make it vegan). These changes will definitely affect the flavor and texture. If you’re experimental and want to give it a shot, please share your results in the comments below. Thanks!

Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 248.9kcalCarbohydrates: 42.3gProtein: 4.4gFat: 7.2gSodium: 451.5mgFiber: 1.9g
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Syrup being poured onto  Blueberry Mug Muffin
Forkful of Blueberry Mug Muffin

 

 

Step By Step Photos

dry ingredients in microwave safe mug
First mix all of the dry ingredients together in a microwave safe mug (flour, brown sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon).

butter added to dry ingredients in mug
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.

butter mixed into dry ingredients
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.

milk stirred into mixture in mug
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.

blueberries sprinkled into batter in mug
Sprinkle the blueberries into the mug and then push them down into the batter. Microwave on high for about 90 seconds.

Cooked blueberry mug muffin
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!

top view of a bite taken out of Blueberry Mug Muffin
See, nice and cakey inside!

Blueberry Mug Muffin mug all eaten
NOM NOM NOM. All gone. (you don’t want to know how many of these I ate while testing the recipe)

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  1. 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 ;)

  2. First was delicious and fluffy. The second was chewy and thick, forgot the baking powder! Still tasted great !ย 

  3. 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

  4. Tried with 1:1 oat flour and it was amazing!! Exactly like the photos. Going to try with almond flour next ๐Ÿคž๐Ÿผ

  5. super yummy! i used almond milk and just put a little extra vegan butter and it came out so delicious!

  6. Came out dry and bland even though I followed the directions to the letter. 0/10, do not make

  7. 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. ๐Ÿ˜‹๐Ÿ˜‹๐Ÿ˜‹

  8. 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

  9. this was bad ๐Ÿ˜ญ๐Ÿ˜ญ mightโ€™ve been how i made it though, but iโ€™m pretty sure i followed all the directionsย 

  10. I made it and I literally threw up not joking. I donโ€™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

    1. Mine was not good at all it tastes like flour and I probably should have added more milk but it wasnโ€™t very good