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If you’re looking for a warm oatmeal breakfast that doesn’t require a pot, bowl, or much cleanup, this oatmeal raisin mug muffin is a great option.

Mixed right in the mug and cooked in the microwave (affiliate link), it delivers the comforting flavors of oatmeal and raisins in a soft, lightly sweet muffin form. It is quick, satisfying, and easy to adapt based on what you have on hand.

It’s the kind of simple ww-friendly breakfast I come back to when mornings feel rushed.

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Oatmeal raisin muffin on brown plate with piece of muffin on fork.
Enjoying microwave oatmeal raisin muffin

Why I Love This Mug Muffin

  • Single-serving and portion-controlled
  • Made in one mug
  • Ready in about 2 minutes
  • Warm and satisfying
  • Easy to customize

Ingredients and Substitutions

  • Rolled oats (old-fashioned or quick) – Both work. Quick oats yield a slightly softer texture.
  • Ground cinnamon – Adds warmth and is a classic pairing with oatmeal and raisisns.
  • Baking powder – Helps the muffin rise slightly.
  • Salt – Balances sweetness.
  • Egg – Provides structure and protein.
  • Raisins – Golden or regular both work. Other dried fruit can be substituted.
  • Plain nonfat Greek yogurt – Adds moisture and protein. Regular yogurt works as well.
  • Sweetener (Truvia Baking Blend (affiliate link) + brown sugar) – Keeps sweetness balanced. Honey or maple syrup can be used instead.

Calories and WW Points?

According to my calculations, each muffin has about 186 calories.

WW Points: 2
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5 PointsPlus (Old plan)

How to Make Oatmeal Raisin Mug Muffin, Step-by-Step

Step 1: Gather and prepare all ingredients.

Ingredients for making microwave muffin including oats, cinnamon, raisins, egg, Greek yogurt and sugar an small white ramekins.
Ready to make Oatmeal Raisin Mug Muffin

Step 2: Stir the oats, cinnamon, baking powder and salt in the mug until mixed.

Mixing rolled oats, cinnamon and baking powder in red mug with fork.
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 oatmeal raisin muffin ingredients in red mug with fork.
Mixing the wet ingredients into the mug

Step 4: Microwave on High Power for 1-1/2 to 2-1/2 minutes—checking for doneness after 1-1/2 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 muffin cooling in red mug on wooden table.
Oatmeal raisin mug muffin

Step 5: Allow muffin to cool in the mug. Enjoy from the mug or remove and place on small plate.

Oatmeal raisin microwave muffin on brown ceramic plate with fork.
Fresh made oatmeal raisin microwave muffin

Recipe Notes and Variations

  • Swap raisins for dried cherries, cranberries, or chopped dried apple.
  • Add ¼-teaspoon vanilla extract for extra flavor.
  • Substitute honey or maple syrup for the sugar if preferred.
  • 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.
Fresh made oatmeal raisin mug muffin on brown pottery plate with fork.
Fresh made oatmeal raisin mug muffin

Serving Suggestions

Enjoy as is, or top with:

  • A drizzle of nut butter
  • A spoonful of Greek yogurt
  • Fresh berries

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oatmeal raisin mug muffin on a brown pottery plate with fork
4.56 from 9 votes

Oatmeal Raisin Mug Muffin (Microwave)

By Peter | Simple Nourished Living
This single serving oatmeal raisin muffin is a delicious alternative to baking up an entire dozen. You can easily make a slightly different version each time with some simple substitutions.
Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 3 minutes
Total: 8 minutes
Servings: 1
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Ingredients 

  • 3 tablespoons rolled oats (old-fashioned or quick-cooking)
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoon raisins (I used golden raisins)
  • 2 tablespoons plain non-fat Greek yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon Truvia Baking Blend (affiliate link)
  • 1 teaspoon brown sugar

Instructions 

  • Stir the oats, cinnamon, baking powder and salt in the mug until mixed.
  • Add the egg, raisins, yogurt, Truvia (affiliate link) and brown sugar and beat with a fork until thoroughly combined.
  • Microwave on High Power for 1-1/2 to 2-1/2 minutes – checking for doneness after 1-1/2 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.

Notes

Serving size: 1 oatmeal raisin mug muffin
WW Points: 2
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5 PointsPlus (Old plan)
Cooking Tips:
  • 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 1/4 teaspoon of vanilla extract.

Nutrition

Serving: 1oatmeal raisin muffin, Calories: 186kcal, Carbohydrates: 25.6g, Protein: 11g, Fat: 5.5g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 2g, Cholesterol: 165mg, Sodium: 476mg, Potassium: 302mg, Fiber: 2.5g, Sugar: 5g, Vitamin A: 242IU, Vitamin C: 1mg, Calcium: 144mg, Iron: 2mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Additional Info

Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: American
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Recipe source: 250 Best Meals in a Mug: Delicious Homemade Microwave Meals in Minutes (affiliate link) by Camilla V. Saulsbury

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2 Comments

  1. This post is confusing. It begins describing an oatmeal raising mug muffin but the receipe is a flaxmeal muffin? Thank you.

    1. Hi Lynne, Sorry for the confusion! The recipe has been corrected to reflect the Oatmeal Raisin Mug Muffin. ~Martha