Flax Muffin in a Mug

Member Ratings For This Recipe

• TEX2977
  
  
  
  

  27 of 27 people found this review helpful
  Oh my goodness. I have been using this recipe for about a year now. It is my number one, go to recipe. MY ABSOLUTE FAVORITE BREAKFAST. I mixed up the dry ingredients and added a little protein powder to make an even 4 tbsp. I Keep a container with all the dry combined, so its an even to make! - 5/14/12
  
  
• PETCHEF
  
  
  Incredible!
  

  23 of 23 people found this review helpful
  I use 2 T.flaxmeal, 2 T.almond meal, liquid vanilla splenda (holds up to the heat better than Truvia), orange zest, and frozen raspberries. I slice it and add a little full-fat cream cheese to each slice. To keep it from sticking, melt the butter first, then roll it around the inside of the cup. - 3/3/12
  
  
• VIKTORIALYN
  
  
  Very Good
  

  17 of 17 people found this review helpful
  very surprised at how good this was. used 1 T sugar in place of sweetener and coconut oil in place of butter. Will try butter next. Ate w/o any extras spread on it or added to recipe. :) Very filling! - 7/6/12
  
  
• CDKINNEY
  
  
  Incredible!
  

  13 of 13 people found this review helpful
  These muffins are easy, filling and healthy! I add golden raisins and microwave for 65 seconds. The key for me is that the fact that there is a whole egg in the muffin, good fat and Flax Meal allows me to use the muffin as my complete breakfast and I don't get hungry until time for lunch. - 9/13/11
  
  
• BECKY1096
  
  
  Incredible!
  

  9 of 9 people found this review helpful
  I tried this recipe this morning. It was excellent. I added the walnuts. I was thinking of adding some dried blueberries. I had it as a snack after my treadmill workout. This recipe is a keeper ! - 2/23/10
  
  
• CD12752741
  
  
  Incredible!
  

  6 of 7 people found this review helpful
  This is great. I then made one with 1/8 cup flax & 1/8 cup shelled hemp seed and 1 egg white (no yolk) which was also good though a little less moist. Egg white only is good if you want to eat one every day! - 7/15/12
  
  
• GRAHAMSR25
  
  
  Incredible!
  

  6 of 6 people found this review helpful
  amazing!!! I added a dab of ricotta cheese and it was like a cake. I also made it just plain and it was like bread....most amazing thing! Thank you genius for coming up with this!!! :) - 3/2/12
  
  
• MEONLYBETTER99
  
  
  Incredible!
  

  5 of 5 people found this review helpful
  WOW!! So EASY and so GOOD! I think I FINALLY found a breakfast food for this gastric bypass patient! It provided the "carby" texture I seem to always crave without putting me into a carb-coma AND provided 12 g of protein to start my day. This is a WINNER! - 6/18/13
  
  
• DCASJOY
  
  
  Incredible!
  

  5 of 5 people found this review helpful
  This recipe was yummy for a quick but healthy snack or morning muffin. I added frozen blueberries and nuts so increased my time in the microwave to 1 1/2 minutes. What a great idea for a single serving!! - 12/24/10
  
  
• FAYBEE3
  
  
  Incredible!
  

  4 of 4 people found this review helpful
  Delicious!! I added just a few dried cranberries and about 2 walnuts halves broken up. Cooked it for 45 seconds--turned out great!! (Will be even better when I don't forget the sweetener--LOL) - 4/2/13
  
  
• ZIZANIO
  
  
  Incredible!
  

  3 of 3 people found this review helpful
  Love this recipe - I ususally use oil instead of butter, and vanilla stevia instead of splenda. I have also tried it with berries and cocoa powder added - always awesome and so easy too! - 9/21/11
  
  
• DUSTIETRAILS
  
  
  Very Good
  

  2 of 2 people found this review helpful
  you can add cocco powder too - 3/24/11
  
  
• REBECCAFRIEDMAN
  
  
  Incredible!
  

  2 of 2 people found this review helpful
  This is a great recipe that is a classic from the low carber forums. For the person who wanted to make this without dairy (butter) try it with coconut oil instead. I use 2 tsp. but anywhere from zero to 1 tablespoon is good. Carb count is lower and muffin is moister if liquid sweetener is used. - 3/4/10
  
  
• SHMOOPALOOP
  
  
  Incredible!
  

  2 of 4 people found this review helpful
  im going to try it right away the no stick tip was great and the variation ideas. - 1/31/10
  
  
• JOBEAMES
  
  
  Incredible!
  

  1 of 1 people found this review helpful
  A great basic recipe. I've grated orange peel, and added frozen blueberries, and sometimes raspberries. I like the idea of topping it with a full fat cream cheese. I use sugar instead of sugar alternatives. - 3/19/19
  
  
• GTNP4ME
  
  
  Very Good
  

  1 of 1 people found this review helpful
  Tasty! Oddly enough, out of ground cinnamon so I used Allspice but still quite tasty.
  I can see where some nuts would Spark it up. I like the idea of premixing the dry ingredients to have them on-hand and ready. - 1/25/16
  
  
• CD13068014
  
  
  Incredible!
  

  1 of 1 people found this review helpful
  Delicious! Made with a quarter cup of Egg Beaters instead of the egg and added walnuts and currants. Super easy and yummy. Will definitely make again. - 2/25/15
  
  
• SSHIVY
  
  
  Very Good
  

  1 of 1 people found this review helpful
  Very tasty! Original recipe was too "flax-y" for me, used 1/2 flax meal and 1/2 almond flour - much better! Added nuts and dried blueberries, yum! I will be making this regularly. - 7/15/14
  
  
• FLBRENDA
  
  
  Incredible!
  

  1 of 1 people found this review helpful
  Love it! I added some ricotta cheese and it took me 50 seconds. I didn't have any grounded flaxmeal, so I made my own in the blender. Just put the flax seeds in the blender and blended them until they were powder. Thanks for sharing this recipe. - 8/29/13
  
  
• SWEETCAT25
  
  
  Very Good
  

  1 of 1 people found this review helpful
  Awesome! I used coconut oil in place of butter and spray and some turbinado sugar in place of Splenda. I melted the oil in a 2 cup measuring cup and swirled it around. No sticking. I mixed ingreds. first then put into cup. 1 minute was perfect for my 1000 watt microwave. Thanks for this recipe! - 7/17/12
  
  
• LKATESPENCE
  
  
  Incredible!
  

  1 of 1 people found this review helpful
  I made the muffin as shown, although I used Truvia, and it was delicious! I can't wait to try it with nuts, fruit, and other variations. On a low carb diet, I miss breads, but this is a perfect solution to that craving. It's so quick and easy it will be a definite addition to my mornings! - 2/8/12
  
  
• EMILYBELLE
  
  
  Incredible!
  

  1 of 1 people found this review helpful
  Very tasty! I added some sugar free chocolate pieces for a little extra "yum." - 2/3/12
  
  
• GGMOM06
  
  
  
  

  1 of 1 people found this review helpful
  Using roasted flax seed is good,it needs to be roasted or at least ground. You could use canola oil or coconut oil. - 4/14/10
  
  
• SFOLLANSBEE
  
  
  Incredible!
  

  1 of 1 people found this review helpful
  Very good. The muffin had a sponge-y rather than a cake-y texture, but that was not a problem. My non-diabetic husband lked it as well. I have made this several times alsready. - 3/13/10
  
  
• MISTY4384
  
  
  Incredible!
  

  1 of 1 people found this review helpful
  Just tried these muffins and they are spectacular!!! All I had was roasted flaxmeal, but it was still fabulous. Very quick and easy for a fast snack and the carb count is great!! - 3/2/10
  
  
• SPARKLE532
  
  
  Incredible!
  

  1 of 1 people found this review helpful
  I really enjoyed this muffin someone mention adding walnuts or pecans that sounds delicious. I will try that. This will be one of my weekly breakfasts - 2/14/10
  
  
• BIKE4HEALTH
  
  
  
  
  Cant wait to try this - 2/2/21
  
  
• CHERYLHURT
  
  
  
  
  Great - 8/26/20
  
  
• FISHGUT3
  
  
  
  
  thanks - 8/21/20
  
  
• DEE107
  
  
  
  
  looks good - 3/9/20
  
  
• JUNETTA2002
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  My go to recipe - 2/13/20
  
  
• GOKUNIN246
  
  
  Good
  
  It's ok I think I added to much flax cause that's all I feel I'm eating. - 11/19/19
  
  
• ROSSYFLOSSY
  
  
  O.K.
  
  Quick and easy. - 7/26/19
  
  
• NASFKAB
  
  
  
  
  great - 7/22/19
  
  
• ALLTHINGSNEW81
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  This was better than I expected! In the future, I think I will add a bit more flavorings to help satisfy my sweet tooth/carby feeling needs. - 7/15/19
  
  
• RENEEWL1
  
  
  
  
  Basic, but looks good. - 5/14/19
  
  
• BONNIE1552
  
  
  
  
  Might be good to try for breakfast. - 5/10/19
  
  
• SRIVERS1
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  This came out really good. Love having for breakfast. - 5/2/19
  
  
• ELRIDDICK
  
  
  Very Good
  
  Thanks for sharing - 3/2/19
  
  
• CD3802882
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  Surprisingly yummy! - 2/26/19
  
  
• REDROBIN47
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  Oh my! What a quick and filling breakfast with plenty of protein. I will fix this often. - 1/19/19
  
  
• 4CONNIESHEALTH
  
  
  Very Good
  
  This is a great recipe! I like that I can take it to go - 10/3/18
  
  
• PICKIE98
  
  
  
  
  What did we do before microwaves? - 10/1/18
  
  
• LUCYICANNON
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  This muffin is not very sweet, as muffins shouldn't be. It is very tasty though. I forgot to spray my mug and it popped out perfectly. I grind my own flax seed in my coffee bean grinder. I like the flaxseed "flour" the best of all of them. - 2/27/18
  
  
• NICKYCRANE
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  I shall make it again - 2/20/18
  
  
• TSINSIN002
  
  
  Good
  
  Most recipes come from somewhere else, all we do is tweek them. - 1/1/18
  
  
• SUMUKHBHASKAR
  
  
  
  
  - 12/14/17
  
  
• GGDAYSPA
  
  
  Bad
  
  Stolen recipe. Been circulating around Atkins for years. - 10/6/17
  
  
• CD17898156
  
  
  
  
  trying this today. - 10/3/17
  
  
• GAMBOLLER
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  I tried this recipe just now and loved it! I threw in some frozen berries just before popping it in the microwave, and it was delicious. This will definitely be a regular breakfast item from now on. - 9/24/17
  
  
• CD13790302
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  - 9/16/17
  
  
• BILLTHOMSON
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  Delicious and a great way to get my fiber - 9/8/17
  
  
• LUANNE613
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  This has become a favorite breakfast of mine! Try adding 1/2 mashed banana or 2-3 tblsp unsweetened applesauce! I also mix up enough for 4 muffins and store in an airtight container. Give it a shake, add the wet ingredients to enough dry for 1 muffin (about 5 Tblsp) and you're on your way! - 8/17/17
  
  
• 4LMHJCR
  
  
  Very Good
  
  I made this but I omitted the butter, used 2 egg whites, added a little nutmeg and chopped apple to it. No problems with it sticking to my mug. I have made it with a whole egg at times, but need to watch how many eggs I have in a week so I alternate. Thanks for sharing. - 4/17/17
  
  
• DGEOGHEGAN
  
  
  Very Good
  
  I add blueberries. It's quick and fills me up - 4/14/17
  
  
• PEGGYR9
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  I love it and there are so many variations to add to it for flavor. - 1/8/17
  
  
• CECILIA315
  
  
  Good
  
  Not bad. It was lacking nuts. I will definitely be adding some pecans or something to it. - 11/15/16
  
  
• 1GROVES2
  
  
  Bad
  

  0 of 1 people found this review helpful
  I read all the great reviews of this. I made it just like the recipe and found it so awful I couldn`t eat it! Took one bite and spit it out. Threw the rest away. I found it just nasty :( - 8/2/16
  
  
• BRIGHID3
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  I thought it would taste like a brick but it's yummy! So simple and filling. Thank you! - 7/26/16
  
  
• RIKKELLE22
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  Made this exactly like the recipe advised and.... DELICIOUS! A must do again and again! So spongy and you feel like you are having a treat and your not! - 1/24/16
  
  
• GFAHRMVIL
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  Very good! and omgoodness, So filling!! - 1/9/16
  
  
• WOOZKAT
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  FABULOUS! I actually forgot to put the splenda/truvia in and it was wonderful without it so I will continue to make it without it. - 10/5/15
  
  
• MBBPHIL
  
  
  
  
  I have made this several times in the last few years. I love the IDEA of it. I love the SPEED of it. I love the PROTEIN AND FIBER of it. I love the FILLING feeling that lasts for hours. I slice it and add jelly. But why is no one talking about the texture? I found it hard to eat. - 9/5/15
  
  
• MOUSEMAHALA
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  Live it - 2/22/15
  
  
• NWOODS9
  
  
  Very Good
  
  I loved this recipe! It's fast, easy, nutritious and delicious. I added walnuts and pecans and honey instead of splenda. I plan to add 1/4 cup mashed bananas tomorrow. Haven't added the extra calories, but usually eat walnuts as a snack and have a banana for breakfast . I like it a whole lot!! - 12/23/14
  
  
• DIANNE467
  
  
  Very Good
  
  Very good, I added a small handful of fresh blueberries and I used sugar instead of the fake stuff. May try honey next time. - 8/10/14
  
  
• PURPOSEPOWER95
  
  
  
  
  wow thanks gonna try this week. - 7/29/14
  
  
• PEGGIE0203
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  I had wondered what all the hype was about, now I know! This is so good, simple, and healthy! Thanks for sharing this recipe! - 7/11/14
  
  
• RADIOGIRL22
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  THIS IS THE BEST THING EVER. So healthy yet gives me the taste and feel of a muffin! I like it the best sliced in half with some peanut butter and jam. SO GOOD! This is now a great breakfast/lunch that I'll use a couple times a week at least. - 5/23/14
  
  
• ALWAYSSTARTING
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  Thanks for sharing this great recipe. I forgot to spray my mug, and was pleasantly surprised to find that just melting the butter in it was sufficient. Super moist and delicious! I used Egg Beaters and it was wonderful. - 5/14/14
  
  
• RABROWN77
  
  
  Very Good
  
  This is a great snack! I added a mini box of raisins and some vanilla. I also did 2 Egg Whites instead of 1 Egg and cut about 40 calories and 7 grams of fat! Something different and quick to make. - 4/30/14
  
  
• SLIMLILA
  
  
  
  
  should there be flour in this recipe? - 3/11/14
  
  
• CD12340978
  
  
  
  
  made the muffin for a snack,added grated zucchini and shredded carrot.This is a winner.
  Also substituted egg beaters for the whole egg, and liquid sweetener for the splenda. Did not add the butter.
  
  
  
  enjoed for snack
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  - 3/9/14
  
  
• ANASGONNAMAKEIT
  
  
  
  
  I just tried this recipe for a mid-morning snack and what can I say....AWESOME!!! - 3/4/14
  
  
• IRIS06081
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  Surprisingly very good. I will make it again and experiment with flavors. Today I added a few chocolate chips. I plan on trying fruit and nuts and maybe cream cheese. I did add two splendas for a little extra sweetness. 45 seconds were perfect for my microwave. - 3/2/14
  
  
• KAYYVAUGHN
  
  
  
  
  try - 2/23/14
  
  
• SPARKPOTATOE2
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  Bread-like texture and tastes great. I've had this plain, with vanilla extract and nuts, with golden raisins...you can dress this up and still keep the calories down. Good for when you're short on time. It keeps me going for 3-4 hours. - 1/20/14
  
  
• CD2626114
  
  
  Very Good
  
  I tried it with egg substitute and it was more moist, needed to cook longer. Also added a little vanilla. It's not bad. Most others thought it filling. I didn't so added an orange /cutie. I was impressed with how this cooks in a cup in the microwave. Very nice. - 1/18/14
  
  
• RESCU82
  
  
  Very Good
  
  Yummy & filling. It's a new favorite breakfast. I struggle to get enough protein so this helps. I add a tablespoon of craisins to help get some fruit into my diet too. - 1/15/14
  
  
• LEELION93
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  Awesome! So satisfying with lots of fiber and protein. Love it. - 1/7/14
  
  
• CD13934098
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  I really liked it. hubby wanted more favor such as nuts. - 12/28/13
  
  
• SEEMAINE1
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  The muffin was excellent! My husband even ate one! I added a tablespoon of cream cheese onto each half. Next time, I'm going to make more dry ingredients to have on hand. Loved it! - 11/12/13
  
  
• CWOMACK138
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  Love this, quick, easy & very filling! - 9/30/13
  
  
• 60SGRANNYNANNY
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  I love this recipe! I made it exactly as printed the first time, and thought it was pretty good. But I'm not a fan of the texture I get whenever I use too much flax in a recipe, so I modified in future uses. Into a 1/4 measuring cup, I blend flax, wheat germ, and oats. I use a whole egg + additions. - 9/17/13
  
  
• SANDSLIB
  
  
  Very Good
  
  I used 1/2 tsp cinnamon, and replaced butter with canola oil. - 9/15/13
  
  
• PLUMDUMPLINGS
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  Loved this! I've been making peanut butter mug muffins up until now and they are nowhere as good as this. I throw in a handful of blueberries and use a splash of sugar-free almond syrup for the sweetener. EDIT: Any fruit is great in these. Started adding a few chunks of cream cheese. OMG! - 7/26/13
  
  
• CD12672355
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  My mom & I both loved this. I added a 1/4 banana, used Stevia drops, & topped with walnut pieces. Very filling. - 6/26/13
  
  
• REMOTIVATED
  
  
  
  
  Has anyone tried making multiples in a muffin pan and baking instead of microwaving? - 6/26/13
  
  
• CD1037143
  
  
  
  
  I have made this and found it easy, fast and quite yummy and filling.....and easily made anywhere you can find a micro....which makes it portable.... - 6/18/13
  
  
• CD13975602
  
  
  
  
  realyy good - 6/2/13
  
  
• CD13329335
  
  
  Very Good
  
  Looking for a filling quick breakfast meal. These are very good, easy to make and satisfying. Good job! - 5/6/13
  
  
• QUILTNUTTY
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  I really liked this muffin! I cut back on the cinnamon and used Stevia. Next time I'll use less Stevia... maybe 1.5 tsp. I'll definately be making this frequently! Thank you. - 5/4/13
  
  
• CD13412800
  
  
  
  
  as everyone else commented, i was surprised how good this was. To off set the dryness and sponginess, i added about 1-3 tsp of unsweetened applesauce. i cooked it for 45, then 5 , then 10 , then 10 and it turned out great. YUM ! - 4/29/13
  
  
• BONMARCHE
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  I also used liquid Splenda in the form of flavored coffee syrup. I ate the muffin with my coffee, so didn't notice any dryness. The flavor was so good, I made another batch into mini muffins to take with me as a snack during the day. Great! - 4/3/13
  
  
• CLAYFEAT
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  Just made this recipe. I loved it and so did my husband. It was so easy to do. - 3/5/13
  
  
• SUEBEE1966
  
  
  Good
  
  Was good tasting but mine was very dry. Maybe add a bit of water to it. - 3/3/13
  
  
• CD13469577
  
  
  Very Good
  
  I saw this recipe on Dr. Oz and it really is good. That recipe called for 2 tsp. of cinnamon and it really is better with more spice. The cinnamon sweetens the muffin. Serve the muffin with some honey greek yogurt. Yum. - 2/14/13
  
  
• SMANDYSEN
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  Yummy exactly as is. Thinking about all the ways I can "change it up"...fruit, nuts, etc. Will have to experiment with pumpkin puree to see if I can make a pumpkin muffin. Yum! - 1/30/13
  
  
• ANDIG8
  
  
  O.K.
  
  I didn't care for the texture of the Flax meal. I'll try with wheat flour and a bit of bran. - 1/26/13
  
  
• LADYBUG0805
  
  
  Very Good
  
  I made this for breakfast today, it was easy and delicious! - 1/24/13