Recipes
Quick Breakfast in a Mug

This microwave mug recipe transforms basic ingredients into a warm, satisfying breakfast in just two minutes. Bread cubes, tomatoes, cheese, and green onions create a savoury base, while whisked eggs and milk bind everything together. Breakfast doesn't get any easier than this.
Ingredients
- 1 slice whole-grain bread, cubed
- 2 tbsp (30 mL) seeded and diced tomato
- 2 tbsp (30 mL) shredded Cheddar cheese
- 1 tbsp (15 mL) finely chopped green onion
- 1 egg, beaten
- 2 tbsp (30 mL) milk
Instructions
- Step 1
Toss bread with tomato, cheese and green onion. Transfer to a microwave-safe mug. Whisk egg with milk; pour over filling.
- Step 2
Microwave on High (100%) for 60 seconds; let stand for 10 seconds. Microwave on High (100%) for an additional 60 seconds or until set.
Tips
Use any of your favourite meat, veggies, and cheese to have a different breakfast each morning.
Nutrition Facts
| Per serving | |
|---|---|
| Calories | 259 |
| Fat | 11 g |
| Saturated Fat | 5 g |
| Trans Fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrate | 19 g |
| Fibre | 3 g |
| Sugars | 5 g |
| Protein | 18 g |
| Sodium | 412 mg |
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