Once you get the hang of this recipe you can add whatever fruit (or veggies) you have on hand. Mug muffins are quick and warm breakfast alternative, they make great additions to school lunch boxes, or whip one up after dinner and serve with yoghurt. It’s a great way to get additional fruit into your diet. 

I discovered mug muffins about 12 years ago when I was often at home alone during the evening. I didn’t want to make a standard cake because most of it would have gone to waste but I did WANT cake. A quick internet search (well ok, not so quick back then) revealed mug muffins. I have played around with the recipe several times and what I present below are the current favourites in our house.  These are so easy to make that Miss 11 likes them as after school treats. Even Mr 14 has given them a go but he prefers ready made food like apples or pears.

I’ve added two recipes below so you can get an idea of different ingredients. Think of them as mini cakes rather than mini muffins, there’s no egg but the milk is essential. Butter can be swapped for oil if you want a healthier option.