For some strange reason, my kiddos just wanted cereal this morning. I try to stay away from anything that comes premade/prepackaged/ready to eat out of a box so I decided that it was high time to try a recipe that came across my FB newsfeed. Blueberry Muffin in a mug. I have made many chocolate cakes in a mug but never a muffin.
One time I tried a Kodiak Lemon Poppyseed Cup that you just microwave straight from the paper cup it comes in. It was TERRIBLE. I know they make a great pancake mix but man oh man, I couldn't eat that muffin. And I eat everything!
Sorry back to the regular programming....
I am all about fast meals made with real ingredients. And I knew this would be the ticket!
The recipe came across my FB newsfeed...ya know those super addicting "Tasty" videos? Yeah, it was one of those. I'll share with you the original recipe they posted and how I changed it to fit my lifestyle :) Because ultimately that is what it is all about. Finding food you like and making it yours.
Without further ado, here is the original recipe:
-4 TBS Flour
-2 TBS granulated sugar
-1/8 tsp baking powder
-1/16 tsp baking soda
-3 TBS milk
-1 TBS vegetable oil
-10 fresh blueberries
1) Mix everything (except the blueberries) in a microwave safe mug with a fork.
2) Drop in blueberries and gently mix.
3) Microwave for 1 minute or until firm in the center of the cake.
Crystal's HEALTHIFIED Blueberry Muffin in a Mug:
-4 TBS whole wheat flour
-1 TBS coconut sugar
-1 TBS honey
-1/8 tsp baking powder
-3 TBS unsweetened original almond milk
-1 egg
-1 TBS coconut oil
-12 frozen blueberries
1) Mix everything (except the blueberries) in a microwave safe mug with a fork.
2) Drop in blueberries and gently mix.
3) Microwave for 1 minute or until firm in the center of the cake.
Here is why I added what I did...
I love honey, let's be honest. I can squirt it straight from the squeeze bottle. So anytime I have the chance to substitute honey for at least some sugar, I do.
I added an egg because I wanted it to be more gooey and moist. I am not a huge fan of whole wheat flour (it's just such a prominent flavor! gah) so I figured adding an egg would help lessen that wheaty flavor. PLUS, I always have protein with my breakfast and I reeeeallly didn't want to make eggs separately.
Coconut oil is such a great healthy fat. Here are some amazing benefits:
The medium chain triglycerides in coconut oil have been shown to increase 24 hour energy expenditure by as much as 5%, potentially leading to significant weight loss over the long term.
The fatty acids in coconut oil can significantly reduce appetite, which may positively affect body weight over the long term.
Studies in both humans and rats show that coconut oil improves important risk factors like Total, LDL and HDL cholesterol, which may translate to a reduced risk of heart disease.
Studies show that the fatty acids in coconut oil can increase blood levels of ketone bodies, supplying energy for the brain cells of Alzheimer’s patients and relieving symptoms.
Try the original version. Then change it to make it to your health standards. Or to what you have in the pantry and fridge ;) I would love to hear your variations!