Microwave Blueberry Oatmeal Muffin

Microwave Blueberry Muffins made with oatmeal and blueberries are warm, tasty, and the perfect thing for a busy morning since they are ready in less than five minutes.

They make the best quick and easy breakfast just like these Broccoli Cheddar Egg Muffins and Frozen Oatmeal Cups.

We are always on the lookout for fast and healthy breakfast options since no matter how hard we try, mornings are hectic. Recently I stumbled across these oatmeal microwave muffins and ever since have been obsessed.

They are a cross between baked oatmeal and muffins but are ready in 3 minutes in the microwave. That's a winning breakfast around here. Easy, delicious, and good-for-you.

Since microwaves can vary a lot when it comes to cooking time, the first couple of times you cook these be prepared to experiment with the cooking time.

We have a really strong microwave, so mine cooks up in 2 minutes and 15 seconds. But I know for some people they may take up to 4 minutes or so.

Just start off with 2 minutes and add time in 30-second intervals until your muffin is puffed up and cooked through.

There also can be some variation if you decide to mix up the toppings or use frozen berries. They require a little extra cooking time.

We also love making these Microwave Breakfast Tacos and homemade Microwave Oatmeal for a fast and healthy breakfast.

Basic Microwave Muffin Mix

Once you start making these easy muffins, you will want to try them out with different flavors.  If you are like me, that means you will be adding chocolate chips as soon as possible.

Here is the basic recipe for a microwave muffin with some notes on how to make adaptions.

• 1/3 cup milk (anything will work here)
• 1/3 cup mashed banana (or unsweetened applesauce, canned butternut squash, or canned pumpkin)
• 1 egg white (or whole egg)
• 2 tsp maple syrup (or honey, Stevia, brown sugar)
• 1/8 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup old fashioned oats 
• 1/2 tbsp ground flaxseed
• 1/4 tsp cinnamon (or any spices you like - ginger, nutmeg, pumpkin spice)
• 1/3 cup chopped fruit (berries, chopped peaches, cooked apples, etc.)
• Optional: 1 tbsp toppings (chocolate chips, nuts, nut butter, etc)
• Directions: Mix together the milk, mashed banana, egg, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Once combined, add the oats, flaxseed meal, and cinnamon. Fold in fruit and toppings. Add to a mug sprayed with cooking spray. Then microwave for 2 minutes. It will fluff up significantly. Check to see if it is cooked through. If not, continue cooking in 30 second increments.

Can I make these muffins in advance?

These muffins are best eaten as soon as they come out of the microwave. Once they sit for too long, they can get slightly gummy and just don't taste as good.

If you want to make a blueberry muffin ahead of time, try these Blueberry Oatmeal Muffins. They also do not freeze well.

Recipe Ideas for Microwave Blueberry Muffins

Here are some fun ways to customize these muffins and make them your own.

• Different fruit: Switch out the blueberries for raspberries, sliced strawberries, or blackberries. Fresh or frozen berries will work in the recipe, just make sure to add a little extra cooking time any time you are using frozen fruit.
• More protein: Want to add more protein? Consider using the whole egg instead of the egg white and throw some chia seeds into the mix. It will add some protein as well as extra fiber and antioxidants.
• Add chocolate: Craving dessert? This recipe is amazing any with chocolate. The chocolate melts and gets gooey and delicious. Personally, I love the combination of sliced bananas and dark chocolate chips.
• Add yogurt: In addition to adding toppings during the cooking process, you can also top the yogurt with all sorts of tasty tidbits. Consider drizzling on some melted peanut butter, adding a dollop of Greek yogurt, adding some fresh fruit, or throwing on some nuts or seeds.
• Gluten-free: If you are looking for a gluten-free option, make sure to choose gluten-free oatmeal. It's readily available in most grocery stores or online.

Looking for more muffin recipes? Here are some tasty ones to try.

• Banana Quinoa Chia Seed Muffins
• Broccoli Cheddar Quinoa Egg Muffins
• Low Carb Coconut Muffins
• Jumbo Blueberry Oat Muffins