3 Quick and Easy Breakfasts You Didn’t Know You Could Microwave in a Mug

There’s rarely time in the mornings to have a delicious breakfast, and there’s definitely never time to wash a bunch of pots and pans before hurrying out the door to school, work, and the day’s errands. Rather than turn to boring granola bars or resign yourself to dishes “soaking” in the sink all day, turn to an easy, nearly-mess-free pairing: a mug, and a microwave! That’s right, Gemma’s Bigger Bolder Baking is back with more microwave mug meals, and this time, she’s going breakfast. Just look at the incredible things she’s creating!

POP TART IN A MUG

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 tablespoon butter, room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon confectioners’ sugar
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon strawberry jam
  • Icing
  • Sprinkles

CINNAMON ROLL OATMEAL IN A MUG

INGREDIENTS

  • 4 tablespoons quick cooking oats
  • ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
  • 2 teaspoons brown sugar
  • ½ cup water
  • 4 tablespoons milk

Glaze

  • ¼ cup cream cheese, softened
  • 2 teaspoons milk
  • 3 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar
  • ⅛ teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)

MUGRITO

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 large 9-inch tortilla (flour or whole wheat)
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 tablespoons beans (pinto or black beans)
  • 2 tablespoons cheddar cheese, grated
  • 2 tablespoons scallions, chopped
  • Salt and pepper
  • Salsa, for garnish
  • Sour cream, for garnish

How great are these?! The “mugrito,” especially, is blowing my mind. Grab all the full, printable recipes by clicking the links above or visiting Gemma’s round-up here, and tell us which one you’re going to try first!