Recipe for Flaxseed Meal Muffins in a Cup in the Microwave

Ground flaxseed is a low-carbohydrate alternative to wheat flour.

Flaxseed muffins are high in fiber and low in carbohydrates, making them a healthier alternative to traditional breakfast muffins. You can make the recipe sweet or savory and add your favorite fruit, berries or spices for a different flavored muffin each morning. A hectic lifestyle means you may be tempted to skip breakfast or grab an unhealthy snack, but an all-in-one microwave muffin recipe allows you to enjoy a quick, low-carb breakfast that's ready in under five minutes, including preparation time.

Things You'll Need

• 1/4 cup flaxseed meal
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
• 1/2 teaspoon mixed spice (optional)
• 5 blueberries (optional)
• 1/2 an apple, grated (optional)
• 1/4 teaspoon stevia or artificial sweetener (optional)
• Tall cup or coffee mug

Instructions

Savory Muffin Recipe

1. Place the flaxseed meal in a tall microwave-safe cup or mug and stir in the baking powder.

2. Add the egg and olive oil and mix the ingredients thoroughly to create a sticky batter.

3. Place the cup in a microwave and cook on maximum heat for 45 to 60 seconds. Higher-wattage ovens cook food faster than those with a lower power output, so adjust the time accordingly.

4. Remove the muffin from the microwave and turn it out onto a plate.

5. Allow the muffin to cool for a minute to regain a firm texture.

Sweet Muffin Recipe

1. Mix the flaxseed meal, baking powder and stevia in a mug or high-sided cup.

2. Add five blueberries or half a grated apple and 1/4 teaspoon of cinnamon.

3. Stir the dry ingredients together, pour in the olive oil and egg, and mix well to form a thick batter.

4. Place the cup in the microwave and bake for approximately 45 to 60 seconds. The muffin will rise a couple of inches during cooking, and the surface feels moist until the muffin begins to cool.

5. Remove the cup from the microwave and release the muffin onto a plate.

Tips & Warnings

• Use a coffee mug for the best results. The muffin rises as it bakes in the microwave, and if your cup is too shallow, the mix will spill over the sides. As a guide, flax muffins rise approximately 2 to 3 inches, depending on ingredients and the temperature of your microwave.

References

• The Harvard Medical School Family Health Guide: Why Not Flaxseed Oil?
• University of Maryland Medical Center: Flaxseed
• American Cancer Society: Flaxseed

Resources

• MayoClinic.com: Ground Flaxseed: Better Than Whole?