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WW Recipe of the Day: Microwave Mug Granola for Two
Store-bought granola can be really pricey. Plus, you may end up eating it forever—especially if you live alone or with a significant other. Sometimes you just don’t want that large of a quantity, or to pay those prices.
That’s where this simple two-serving microwave granola recipe comes to the rescue. It can be easily adapted to many different tastes and a small batch can easily be whipped up whenever the craving strikes.
How Many Calories and WW Points in this Macadmia Nut Microwave Granola?
According to my calculations, each serving has 141 calories and:
6 *SmartPoints (Green plan)
6 *SmartPoints (Blue plan)
4 *SmartPoints (Purple plan)
4 *PointsPlus (Old plan)
To see your WW PersonalPoints for this recipe and track it in the WW app or site, Click here!
How to Make Granola in a Mug
Step 1: Gather and prepare all ingredients.
Step 2: Spray a mug (12- to 16-ounce (affiliate link)) with non-stick spray.
Step 3: Add the maple syrup, water, coconut oil and salt to mug and stir until thoroughly combined.
Step 4: Pour in the oats and nuts and mix until evenly coated.
Step 5: Place the mug in microwave (affiliate link) and cook on medium (50%) power for 2 minutes.
Step 6: Remove from microwave and stir mixture well.
Step 7: Place mug back in microwave and cook on medium (50%) power for an additional 2 to 3 minutes, or until the mixture begins to dry.
Step 8: Stir in the raisins and allow to cool for 2 to 3 minutes before serving.
Recipe Notes, Additions & Substitutions
- Add whatever nuts, seeds or dried fruit you like best. Or leave them out.
- Try substituting agave nectar or honey for the maple syrup and maybe even use a little less.
- Add a pinch of your favorite spice, vanilla extract, almond extract, etc.
- Add a little zest from your favorite citrus – orange, lemon and/or lime.
- To make this gluten-free, be sure to use gluten-free rolled oats.
- Remember to adjust SmartPoints accordingly when make changes to any ingredients listed.
What Should I Serve with this Granola?
Enjoy this granola as is, or make a yogurt parfait by layering yogurt and granola with fresh or dried fruit.
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Macadamia Nut Granola in a Mug for Two
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
- 2 teaspoons water
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil
- Pinch of salt
- 1/3 cup rolled oats (quick-cooking or old-fashioned)
- 1 tablespoon chopped macadamia nuts
- 1 tablespoon chopped craisins
Instructions
- Spray a mug (12- to 16-ounce) with non-stick spray.
- Add the maple syrup, water, coconut oil and salt to mug and stir until thoroughly combined.
- Pour in the oats and nuts and mix until evenly coated.
- Place mug in microwave and cook on medium (50%) power for 2 minutes.
- Remove from microwave and stir mixture well.
- Place mug back in microwave and cook on medium (50%) power for an additional 2 to 3 minutes, or until the mixture begins to dry.
- Stir in craisins and allow to cool for 2 to 3 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Add whatever nuts, seeds or dried fruit you like best. Or leave them out.
- Try substituting agave nectar or honey for the maple syrup and maybe even use a little less.
- Add a pinch of your favorite spice, vanilla extract, almond extract, etc.
- Add a little zest from your favorite citrus - orange, lemon and/or lime.
- To make this gluten-free, be sure to use gluten-free rolled oats.
- Remember to adjust SmartPoints accordingly when make changes to any ingredients listed.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Recipe source: 250 Best Meals in a Mug: Delicious Homemade Microwave Meals in Minutes (affiliate link) by Camilla V. Saulsbury
A note about WW Points
If you're following Weight Watchers, all the recipes here on Simple Nourished Living have been updated for the new WW program, with points displayed in the recipe card. The Check the WW Points link in the recipe card takes you to the Weight Watchers App where you can edit it using the WW recipe builder or add it to your day.
(Must be logged into WW account on a mobile device, such as smartphone or tablet).
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