This microwave oat mug cake with yogurt is soft, cozy and ready in minutes: tender oats, a light yogurt topping and a drizzle of syrup make it taste like dessert for breakfast. It bakes right in the mug, so cleanup is almost nothing, and it is perfect for a quick sweet start to the day. If you love quick mug desserts, try our Cherry Mascarpone Buns and Cottage Cheese Galette with Apricots.
Ingredients
- 1 egg
- 5 tbsp ground oat flakes
- 6 tbsp milk
- Syrup (agave, Jerusalem artichoke, or maple) or any sweetener
- 1 small pot natural yogurt
- 4-5 nuts
Instructions
- Mix the egg with the milk and 1-2 tbsp syrup right in the glass bowl you will bake in.
- Add the oats and stir.
- Microwave 4-7 minutes on maximum power.
- Cool the mug cake, remove from the bowl, and slice lengthwise.
- Mix the yogurt with 1 tbsp syrup and coat the cake generously on all sides.
- Sprinkle with nuts.
- Let soak for a few hours.
Tips
- Use a wide, microwave-safe bowl so the cake rises evenly and does not overflow.
- Check the cake after 4 minutes, as microwave power varies, and add time only if the center is still wet.
- For oat nutrition guidance, see the healthy eating resources at USDA.
Nutrition (per 100 g): 109.4 kcal | Protein 5.7 g | Fat 4.7 g | Carbs 10.9 g