Description
Microwave magic brings Blueberry Muffin in a Mug to life in mere minutes, delivering sweet comfort without kitchen complexity. Home bakers can savor warm, fruity goodness in a single-serve treat that satisfies quick cravings with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 tablespoons (60 ml) all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup (40 g) fresh or frozen blueberries
- 3 tablespoons (45 ml) milk
Sweeteners and Flavor Enhancers:
- 2 tablespoons (25 g) granulated sugar
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) vegetable oil or melted butter
Leavening and Seasoning:
- ⅛ teaspoon baking powder
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Select a microwave-safe mug and thoroughly combine dry ingredients using a fork, ensuring no lumps remain.
- Pour liquid components into the dry mixture, stirring vigorously until a uniform, silky batter emerges with no visible flour streaks.
- Delicately incorporate fresh blueberries into the batter, gently distributing them to prevent crushing.
- Microwave the mug at full power for approximately 90-120 seconds, watching carefully to prevent overflow and ensure even cooking.
- Allow the mug cake to rest for 1-2 minutes, enabling internal temperatures to stabilize and texture to set properly.
- Verify doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center – it should emerge clean with minimal crumbs.
- Carefully extract the mug from the microwave using a kitchen towel or oven mitt, as the container will be extremely hot.
- Serve immediately for optimal flavor and texture, enjoying the warm, fragrant blueberry muffin directly from the mug.
Notes
- For perfectly fluffy texture, avoid overmixing the batter which can make the muffin tough and dense.
- Frozen blueberries work wonderfully and can help prevent them from sinking to the bottom of the mug during cooking.
- Dust the blueberries lightly with flour before adding to the batter to help them distribute more evenly and prevent sinking.
- If you’re watching sugar intake, substitute some of the sugar with stevia or use a sugar-free alternative for a lighter version of this quick treat.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Microwaving
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 37 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg