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Granola in a mug

Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Keyword microwave granola, mug granola, mug recipe, single serving granola
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 3 minutes
Total Time 8 minutes
Servings 1 serving
One serving of maple granola with oats, coconut and pecans, toasted in the microwave in a mug in about three minutes.

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup (honey or agave)
  • 2 teaspoons water
  • 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
  • ⅛ teaspoons salt (⅛ teaspoon is half of a ¼ teaspoon)
  • 4 ½ tablespoons rolled oats
  • 1 tablespoon dessicated coconut
  • 1 tablespoon pecans chopped

Directions

  • In a large microwave-safe mug, stir the syrup, water, oil, salt, oats and nuts until combined.
  • Microwave for 1 minute 30 seconds, then stir, scraping up any syrup from the bottom of the mug.
  • Microwave 1 minute more, or until the oats turn golden brown. Stay close, since they can burn quickly.
  • Let it cool for 2 to 3 minutes before eating.

Notes

Prep 5 mins, cook 3 mins. Keep leftovers in an airtight container up to 5 days. Optional: after microwaving, stir in 1 tablespoon chopped dried fruit (raisins, apricots or cranberries). Timings based on a 1200W microwave; mug size and width also affect time.

Nutrition

Serving: 65g | Calories: 294kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 4.7g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 3.6g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 314mg | Potassium: 188mg | Fiber: 3.6g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 3.8IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 1.4mg

Nutrition is an estimate per serving from USDA FoodData Central, for the whole recipe (1 serving); maple syrup (the first choice counted), dessicated coconut counted as sweetened flaked coconut. Brands and portions vary, so use it only as an approximation.