WW Recipe of the Day: Microwave Oatmeal Raisin Muffin Mug
Are you looking for a fun oatmeal recipe that's delicious and doesn't require a bowl and spoon?
You'll definitely want to check out this protein-packed Single-Serve Oatmeal Raisin Microwave Mug Muffin! It's a delicious alternative to the more traditional warm oatmeal porridge and can be easily varied to suit your tastes and what you have on hand.
I'm actually tempted to put this on repeat for the next several mornings—but making some minor ingredient swaps each time. It's that easy and good!
Enjoying microwave oatmeal raisin muffin
How Many Calories and WW Points in this Microwave Muffin?
According to my calculations, each serving has muffin 186 calories and:
6 *SmartPoints (Green plan)
4 *SmartPoints (Blue plan)
2 *SmartPoints (Purple plan)
5 *PointsPlus (Old plan)
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How to Make Oatmeal Raisin Mug Muffin
Step 1: Gather and prepare all ingredients.
Ready to make Oatmeal Raisin Mug Muffin
Step 2: Stir the oats, cinnamon, baking powder and salt in the mug until mixed.
Stirring together the dry ingredients
Step 3: Add the egg, raisins, yogurt, Truvia (affiliate link) and brown sugar and beat with a fork until thoroughly combined.
Mixing the wet ingredients into the mug
Step 4: Microwave on High Power for 1-½ to 2-½ minutes—checking for doneness after 1-½ minutes. Look for center of muffin to just be set. (Mine took 2 minutes total, but this will vary from one microwave (affiliate link) to another.)
Oatmeal raisin mug muffin
Step 5: Allow muffin to cool in the mug. Enjoy from the mug or remove and place on small plate.
Fresh made oatmeal raisin microwave muffin
Recipe Notes, Substitutions & Variation
- Make this muffin in advance: after cooking muffin, cool slightly and remove from mug. Allow to thoroughly cool and then wrap tightly with plastic wrap or store in an airtight container. Will keep 1 day at room temperature or 2 days in the refrigerator. Can be enjoyed later at room temperature or re-heated in microwave.
- Prep ingredients ahead: Mix oats, cinnamon, baking powder and salt in mug (through Step 2), cover mug and store at room temperature. In a small airtight container, whisk the egg, then add the raisins yogurt and sweetener. Cover egg mixture and store in the refrigerator until ready to make muffin.
- Try different dried fruits by substituting an equal amount of dried cherries, blueberries, cranberries, or even chopped dried apple or mango.
- Try a different sweetener - substitute an equal amount of honey, agave, or maple syrup for the sugar.
- Add ¼ teaspoon of vanilla extract.
Fresh made oatmeal raisin mug muffin
What Should I Serve with this Baked Oatmeal Muffin?
Enjoy this muffin "as is" (be warned, it's really good), or topped with a dollop of plain Greek yogurt and a few fresh berries, if desired.
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Microwave Oatmeal Raisin Muffin
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons rolled oats (old-fashioned or quick-cooking)
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon raisins (I used golden raisins)
- 2 tablespoons plain non-fat Greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon Truvia Baking Blend
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
Instructions
- Stir the oats, cinnamon, baking powder and salt in the mug until mixed.
- Add the egg, raisins, yogurt, Truvia and brown sugar and beat with a fork until thoroughly combined.
- Microwave on High Power for 1-½ to 2-½ minutes - checking for doneness after 1-½ minutes. Look for center of muffin to just be set. (Mine took 2 minutes total, but this will vary from one microwave to another.)
- Allow muffin to cool in the mug. Enjoy from the mug or remove and place on small plate.
Equipment
Recipe Notes
- Make this muffin in advance: after cooking muffin, cool slightly and remove from mug. Allow to thoroughly cool and then wrap tightly with plastic wrap or store in an airtight container. Will keep 1 day at room temperature or 2 days in the refrigerator. Can be enjoyed later at room temperature or re-heated in microwave.
- Prep ingredients ahead: Mix oats, cinnamon, baking powder and salt in mug (through Step 2), cover mug and store at room temperature. In a small airtight container, whisk the egg, then add the raisins yogurt and sweetener. Cover egg mixture and store in the refrigerator until ready to make muffin.
- Try different dried fruits by substituting an equal amount of dried cherries, blueberries, cranberries, or even chopped dried apple or mango.
- Try a different sweetener: substitute an equal amount of honey, agave, or maple syrup for the sugar.
- Add ¼ teaspoon of vanilla extract.
Recipe source: 250 Best Meals in a Mug: Delicious Homemade Microwave Meals in Minutes (affiliate link) by Camilla V. Saulsbury
*Points® calculated by WW. *PointsPlus® and SmartPoints® calculated by Simple Nourished Living; Not endorsed by Weight Watchers International, Inc. All recipe ingredients except optional items included in determining nutritional estimates. SmartPoints® values calculated WITHOUT each plan's ZeroPoint Foods (Green plan, Blue plan, Purple plan) using the WW Recipe Builder.
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- WW Instant Oatmeal Muffin Cup
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Lynne
This post is confusing. It begins describing an oatmeal raising mug muffin but the receipe is a flaxmeal muffin? Thank you.
Martha McKinnon
Hi Lynne, Sorry for the confusion! The recipe has been corrected to reflect the Oatmeal Raisin Mug Muffin. ~Martha