We have gotten a few requests for some quick desserts, and specifically some mug desserts. We know we are going to have some people that don’t want to make this in a microwave, so we added the instructions for how to do it in an oven as well.
Please save your flack for us cooking in a microwave and just skip to the oven instructions!
Apple Mug Muffin
Now, you can classify this as a dessert, or a quick grab and go breakfast as well. It all depends on your views and how you eat. We would eat it for either and love it both ways!
We have a confession to make too, we made this the same day that we made the amazing Paleo waffles. So you could say that we overindulged a bit. It’s not our fault though, we have to continually taste test to ensure we get the recipe perfect for you every time… man it’s hard to lie to ourselves!! But we are all good now because we are back on the clean-eating street again.
But… I can’t eat eggs
You may be surprised how often we post a dessert recipe and someone comments on how they can’t eat eggs. So since we know (all to well) the struggle of having to modify recipes for one’s own lifestyle, we did it for you this time!
Yes, you read that right. We made this into an egg-free option too!
No matter what you are looking for: breakfast, dessert, an on-the-go snack… this recipe has you covered! So please go ahead and give it a try, then comment below with your thoughts!!
Enjoy!
Egg-Free Apple Mug Muffin
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil melted in mug
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened applesauce
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground chia seeds
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground flax seeds
- 3 tablespoons water
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon plain gelatin
- 2 tablespoons coconut flour
- 1 teaspoon arrowroot starch
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon baking powder homemade
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Combine and mix your coconut oil, applesauce, chia seeds, flax seeds, water, vanilla, maple syrup and gelatin in your mug
- Let sit for 3-5 minutes or longer
- Add in your coconut flour, arrowroot, cinnamon, baking powder and salt, mix well
- Microwave for 2 1/2 minutes and let cool
- Enjoy
Notes
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I’m missing it. Where are the oven instructions?
A perfect recipe for my kids not 5 star u deserve 100 stars
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The intro talks about how it can be done with or with out egg but the recipe never mentions an egg version. If I use an egg which ingredients do I take out? Thanks! This looks amazing! =)
I was sooo excited to try this, but no where could I find the recipe using eggs or an oven. This, I made this egg-free version and was dry, clumpy, and terrible. Huge bummer. If there’s a link available to the original recipe I’d love to try that.
Your cooking is great. This look delicious and easy to make. Thanks for sharing.
I love apple mug muffine and i have also one more related recipe : https://www.sooperchef.pk/finger-fish-recipe/
Thanks for sharing the love!
Non
Team Caveman
Ive used this recipe many times over the past year and a half. So easy and yummy! I was skeptical because it was done in microwave but it came out amazing! ☺️??
can i just use a muffin pan? what would that increase the recipe by? I don’t have a mug that looks like the muffin. also i only have oat flour.
This yummy recipe has become a go-to dessert in our house. It’s the dessert my partner most requests me to make and because it’s so easy, delicious and healthy, I oblige. Thanks so much.
P.s. My iPad won’t let me select stars but definitely five ***** from us!
I am curious as to your thoughts on the microwave destroying nutrients. I am surprised to see a microwave recipe on a paleo website dedicated to getting the best possible nutrition.
There is an oven option. ??
It says there is, but it doesn’t seem to exist
Simply delicious. This just saved me from thinking I couldn’t do Paleo. I love this recipe
That’s awesome! Glad you enjoyed it.
Just substituted some of the maple syrup and cinnamon with frozen blueberries. Still delicious!
Hi! Sounds so yummy but is there any nutrition info for this? Low carb???
Thank you!
I don’t do nutritional information for my recipes. Use a site like fitday.com or myfitnesspal.com
This is the first time I make the recipe, and it’s yummy, I used the microwave and it turned out perfect, just like those in the bakery, thank you George, I am a big fan of your cooking.
Thank you Berny
George, also, do you think I could use the leftover almond meal from making my own almond milk, instead of the dried purchased type? I wring it really hard until no more milk drips, so it’s very clumped out of the bag but then all the grains fall apart when it hits the bowl. I was just thinking that this might be a great way to use it up that same day.
If I try it, do you think it best to cut back on 1 tsp of the applesauce, or add an extra tsp or so of dry almond meal or coconut meal? Or do you think those adjustments wouldn’t be necessary?
You have to dehydrate the nut pulp before you use it but many people do
I am curious how this recipe is Vegan friendly. “This egg-free chia seed recipe uses coconut flour over processed flours, which makes this recipe both gluten free and vegetarian/vegan friendly.” Is there a gelatin that is vegan?
Agar agar works like gelatin and is vegan :)
Oh awesome, thank you
Thank you, George! So good, so easy, just perfect. I made it exactly as written, but now that I know how fantastic it is, I will add all sorts of mix-ins.
SO nice to have such a delicious breakfast alternative!
Ah so awesome Nan, let us know what you switch up.
Hi George. Popping in to say thanks for the recipe. I’ve made this a half dozen times and it really hits the spot when I’m feeling something “bready” for breakfast. I haven’t bothered with the streusel topping but, with a lil blob of plain yogurt (full fat, oh yeah!) and a sprinkle of shredded coconut, it’s the bees knees. Just a teeny, teeny bit sweet. Not enough to awaken the sugar dragon :-)
That sounds great, thanks for stopping by
This is my first foray into baking with almond flour, and what a delicious nutty flavour. So yum. My kids ate half of my “cake” for breakfast; I’ll have to make another now.
A few questions: is there nutritional information available for this? Is there nutritional information in The Paleo Kitchen, and is this recipe in there? Thanks
Did you make a bigger batch of this and put it in the oven? This is a microwave recipe. I don’t calculate nutritional as it is too time consuming and there are no macronutrients in The Paleo Kitchen either. This recipe is not in The Paleo Kitchen, but there are tons of other desserts in there.
Just came across this recipe this morning and made it for all three of my kids who can never ALL like the same thing at once. They loved it! It is sure to be a regular breakfast in our house. I used the almond flour but, wonder if I use coconut, how it will differ. I am new to Paleo so not too experience baking without wheat flour. Any idea how taste/texture is different with coconut vs. almond?
Coconut will absorb all the moisture and not work. I would recommend sticking with almond flour
And yet the recipe states almond OR coconut flour. But you are saying it won’t work? If that is the case, why list it as an ingredient?
I mistyped, this is another one that will work and will be a little more moist with almond flour. It is just not a blanket rule
I just made this this morning and it was so yummy! I substituted shredded apple for the applesauce, used pumpkin seed flour, and left out the syrup (the apple made it sweet enough). I will definitely be making this again! Thanks so much for sharing this George!
You are so welcome Erin
Hi, George! I can’t have flax. Is it OK to use ALL ground chia seeds? Thanks.
You can try it, but both have a different consistency, so i’m not sure how it will work out.
I just tripled the recipe and microwaved in a pyrex dish. It was awesome!
I just made this but used cashew flour and added a few raisins…it is delicious thank you…:)
That sounds amazing… I haven’t experimented much with cashew flour yet!
Hi there,
Can 1tsp of maple syrup be substituted with 1 tsp of coconut sugar or other dry sweetener? Or would I need to add more water?
Thanks
I just made this (except with finely chopped apples instead of applesauce and only half the maple syrup) and it was delicious! I am low-carb due to high triglycerides (I’m a type one diabetic), so I’m trying to find recipes that don’t have traditional flours/etc, but also don’t have a ton of sweetener. I think it could have used the whole amount of syrup, but it was very satisfying! Thank you!! I’m not paleo, but your recipes are often exactly what I’m looking for.
Amy my recipes are for everyone :)
Hi George,
Why don’t you put nutritional facts with each of your recipes? I am low carb and need to know the numbers.
Not to put anyone off, but breaking down macros is a time consuming process. Additionally, I don’t personally count my macros and don’t really encourage it either. There are plenty of sites that can help you break down the macros if you would like to have that information. I understand your desire to know this information, however it’s not something I plan to include. Sorry.
Hooray! People get so fixated on the numbers and forget about the basic principle of just eating real food. I did this using grated apple instead of applesauce and left out the syrup. I didn’t do the streusel, but did pour a bit of left over melted butter and cinnamon on top. Yummy. My first dessert…..
So awesome, thanks for letting us know how it went :)
Just made this. I decided to use the oven as I had the time to do. I’ve used the microwave before on a different recipe, and the verdict it seems, is that the oven makes it more into a baked good.
I doubled the recipe, used coconut flour, added 1 part coconut oil and one part butter, and one part honey one part brown sugar (oops-cheat!). I think my favorite tweak in the recipe is that instead of strudel topping, I baked diced apples into it. Yum!
Many of your recipes on this site look great. I’m sure I’ll be trying more.
Please do!! Let me know how you like the other recipes.
Dear George,
I love this apple recipe. I pulled out my pumpkin gingerbread recipe and tweaked the apple one. I subbed out the apple sauce with 2 tbsp of pumpkin and then instead of just cinnamon : I used ginger, nutmeg, allspice, clove: With more ginger than the other spices. I also put some walnuts on top with the pinch of butter. And of course choc chips…I could not resist. Had this with a mug of hot tea….YUM!
The substations you did sound awesome. Thanks for your kind words :)
Hey George!
Janice (my best friend from childhood, about 55 years now) shared with me your amazing venture into Paleo! I’m shocked at how easy it is. I just made this mug muffin! It’s delish! Although I think I need more than one! Haha! So yummy!
Welcome aboard ! Haha glad you enjoyed it.
Hi George! I used almond flour in the recipe and I didn’t get a crispy texture like yours looks in the picture. Mine is somewhat mushy. Is that just the property of almond flour? Should I use corn meal instead next time? Would all purpose flour work the same?
Thanks and I look forward to your insight! =)
I have never cooked with corn meal or all purpose flour. I can’t eat those so I have only made the recipe as written. Mine was not crispy, it just looks that way
Just made it tonight and topped it with cocoa nibs instead of the strusel. It was amazing! I just found your site this week through wellnessmama. I can’t wait to try more recipes :) thanks!
You are very welcome. Enjoy!
I just made this for the first time and it turned out great! I have never had a mug recipe turn out, but this was really good! It looked just like the picture, except for the topping, which kind of bakes into the muffin. I will definitely make this again!
Thanks. Glad you enjoyed it!
Hey, this recipe sounds awesome and delicious! I was thinking I’d try this out soon, but I would also love to know the nutritional information, if possible. You know, kcal, carb, protein etc :)
I don’t have nutritional information available for my recipes yet. You can try using an app like myfitnesspal… I know some of my recipes have been plugged in there by others :)
It is on MFP (not submitted by myself) listed under Homemade – Paleo Apple Mug Muffin.
I made a batch and baked it in my minicupcake-maker. Worked great! I was very happy with how they turned out. Instead of streusel I topped them with some cinnamon and shredded coconut. Everyone loved these little one-bite muffins.
Shredded coconut always makes for a great topping. Nice work :)
Lower power microwave here, so cooking time took about 3 minutes. It popped in/out of the mug without any problem, which helped us test for how it cooked the first time. Loved it–even the kids did. We put small apple chunks in the mix, too.
That sounds awesome. I’m glad everyone in the family liked them!
Got super excited after reading the reviews.
I followed this recipe exactly and all I got was a big mushy pile of who knows what. Not one to judge a food by how it looks, I tasted it. Big mistake…I thought I made an apple mug cake, not an egg cake. Even went so far as to cover it in almond butter. Nope. Didn’t work.
Disgusted, I tossed it all out.
Won’t be trying this again, that’s for sure.
I’m very, very sorry to hear that Crystal. I’m not sure what went wrong. I never want to disappoint, and I’m truly apologetic it didn’t work out :(
this is such a yummy mug cake! I used berries for my streusel
That sounds wonderful. I will have to try that sometime.
George! You. Are. Awesome! I’ve made this several times now with different variations (and have come to the point now where I don’t need to reference the recipe at all!!). I love how versatile this recipe is! My last one was with butter, mashed banana, honey, 1 Tbsp coconut flour and 1 Tbsp cocoa powder. I threw a few mini enjoy life choc chips on top after it was done for good measure – yum yum!! Though I typically cook mine for 90 seconds… not sure if it’s my microwave, but 70 seconds tends to leave the top and inside a little undercooked. Thanks again for an awesome recipe; my husband actually requested I make this for him the other day (he’s picky about his Paleo baked goods) and then stole some of my choc muffin this morning :)
Paleo baked good are the best… and I LOVE Enjoy Life chocolate chips :)
Just found your great blog. I really appreciate that you give the units in gramm! I’m from Germany and we don’t use cups for measuring. Thanks a lot!
Thank you Anna
Just made this (and eating this while I type lol) and it is awesome! As a person who’s the only paleo person in the household I feel like its pointless to bake big portions because I end up eating it all myself. This totally solves a quick case of sweet tooth. I was wondering though….could this be altered into a pumpkin version (i.e. canned pumpkin and pumpkin spice ) and would it be as successful as this???
Yes it could, I may work on one now :)
I think I now have a huge crush on you George!! These are sooooo good. Made them tonight and both my son and I love them. Yum!!
Woohoo, keep making them :)
You are such a sweetheart for making an allergy free version too! I was looking at the first recipe mentally subbing the almond, egg and butter and then scrolled down and saw you did it for me :)
<3
I have both almond and coconut flour on hand, which one should I use? This looks great…cant wait to try it!
Coconut
Thanks!!
Yummy! I’ve done it without maple syrup because I am on the 21dsd and it was pretty good! Can’t wait to try the sweeter version! Thank you ;)
OK – I made these this morning for me, the wife and our girls (4 & 6). The girls just ate them up. Great stuff. I didn’t even make the streusal topping. No need. Quick, simple, healthy. LOVED IT.
Woohoo
Just made these – didn’t have any applesauce, but I did have a couple Granny Smith’s! Peeled them and put them in the food processor. They didn’t turn to applesauce, but they chopped up real fine. Used that instead of the applesauce. Cooked in the oven and they came out double YUM!!! I used little pyrex single serving dishes instead of mugs. Made 5 of em! Easy!
Awesome, so glad you loved them
Would liquid egg substitute such as egg beaters work in istead of a whole egg?
I don’t know, I have never used a product like that
Mix 1Tbsp ground flaxseed with 3Tbsp water (per egg) and let sit a minute until viscous, then mix in like the egg(s). Better than egg replacer and still Paleo!
I wouldn’t call flaxseed Paleo. They have found remains of the fiber used dating back to 30,000 years ago, but it wouldn’t have been used as a food crop til much later, since seed crops don’t give enough of a return per plant to small nomadic tribal groups. The first signs of it grown as a crop appear to have been found in the Fertile Crescent, or Iraq ten thousand years ago. In other words, as a food it’s neolithic.
I’d more call it gluten-free and an acceptable cheat. It’s not good to over-rely on it as a source of omega-3s because many of us don’t have the genetic framework to do the necessary conversions to make the omega-3s in flax usable. And if you buy it pre-ground you’ll be eating it rancid and that’s really bad for you too. (For the same reason, I never use the oil in food, even if it is sold from a fridge. I have no idea what it went through before it got to the store.)
If someone is inclined to use Egg Beaters then they are not allergic to eggs. In my opinion, in such a case the correct answer is “Don’t use Egg Beaters, use real eggs. We have been eating eggs for a long time now and even today’s dietary health gurus can’t make up their minds whether eggs kill us or not. So unless you’re allergic, the obvious answer to the ‘do eggs kill you’ question is ‘No’.”
Meanwhile, if someone *is* allergic to eggs I’d use chia seeds over flax. As far as what our bodies are properly adapted to eating, we used herbs for longer than we used flax, and we’re more adapted to broadleaf plants than to grasslike plants. I really don’t get the buzz over chia, it’s basically Mexican sage seed packaged up pretty with health claims all over it, but if you need a binder in your recipe then you need a binder. *shrug*
Omg this is soooo delicious even the kids love it! Thank you so much for these easy,delicious and healthy recipes even the kids will eat. Tried your banana bread too I don’t even think it made it a full 24 hours here lol…
You are awesome, thanks for taking the time to leave a comment :)
I’m new to this whole paleo thing…but I thought that paleo was dairy free (the whole reason I got on it)… How is butter paleo?
Thanks!
It depends on the person, Paleo isn’t a strict set of rules, it is a framework for you. I can tolerate grass fed butter so I use it. You can make this with coconut oil instead if you like
Nomadic herders who kept cows and sheep had a lifestyle closer to the Paleolithic hunter-gatherers than to the Neolithic farmers. I’ve heard that the development of animal husbandry depended on sedentary farming but at least nowadays some of them seem to live without farming pretty well (i.e., traditional Mongolians–when they do buy farm food it’s apparently for variety, not because they’d die without it). And apparently some study or another showed that dairy protected us from the worst effects of transitioning to a grain-based diet. So unless you react to dairy I think it’s an acceptable food, especially the fat.
FYI, I find that medium-chain fats act differently in cooking and baking than longer-chain fats, which means coconut oil behaves more weirdly than butter or ghee does. Protein tends to stick when sauteeing on the stove, and any muffins I make with coconut oil stick harder to their muffin cups. So I prefer tallow for sauteeing, and ghee for baking, and I’m taking a long hard look at lard to replace ghee for some baking applications since traditional cooks already use it in pie crusts. (I’m not 100 percent sure how I do with ghee. I find any dairy with a significant amount of casein in it seems to be associated with me retaining water.)
When my husband is traveling for work, it’s leftover night around here!
I had some leftover chicken stew (lotsa veggies & bone broth) and I thought the kids might like a little something on the side. These muffins were the perfect side-kick!
I just made them in microwavable bowls and the kids ate them right out of the bowls w/a spoon.
I tried a bite too; they were delicious!
Thanks for the recipe & the inspiration!
I’m already thinking these opt themselves into breakfast rotation alongside some fruit and a cupa Joe! And dessert too w/ a little whip cream!
Awesome thank you
My husband and I are still new with this form of eating and one of things we are struggling with is breakfast. We can only handle so many different ways to eat eggs. I saw this last night and showed him. We couldn’t wait we had to try it right then at 10:15 at night. Needless to say we LOVED it. Made it again this morning and added some sliced apples and breakfast was served. This is a keeper for sure.
Woohoo and never underestimate just eating meat for breakfast which is what I do often
The hubby and I were in the mood for something sweet after dinner, so we made this. It was fantastic and so filling! Thanks :)
You are so welcome
I made this last night and today. Last night I used almond flour and today I used coconut flour. The coconut flour was so much more similar to using regular flour. I subbed lemon extract for the vanilla and added dried cranberries. Delicious! Thanks for posting this.
Your so welcome
I make this so often I don’t even need to look at the recipe anymore! I make this when I’m running out the door for breakfast or just want a quick, delicious snack. I usually don’t include the strusel topping because I think it’s perfect even without it. Thanks!
Made this and your banana bread recently..both were a huge hit with the family! Thanks for all that you do, loving the recipes!
Woohoo that is awesome. Your so welcome
Loved this recipe. Super easy and do you know what? Even better steamed. It becomes a super delicious steamed pudding. Topped it with homemade applesauce. Just like a self-saucing pudding.
Thanks for all your work.
From an Aussie caveman enthusiast
Oh that sounds delicious
How long did you steam it for? Sounds great!
I tried making this for the kids and myself awhile back and it was a hit! Thank you for all of your amazing recipes! :)
Cooking cake in the microwave is bad…BAD TO THE BONE! This recipe is happening.
Hahaha I love it
I made this with banana instead of applesauce and it was amazing! I also added a few enjoy life chocolate chips and that made it even better ( don’t judge me…:) )
I would never judge you, I love that
Considering Lauren Hinsman is my best friend and is the one who put me on the Paleo path, I have done her a great disservice by just now making this. It was amazing, and as someone whose mother is basically a chef, I have never cooked in my life, and your website has been my saving grace. Thanks for the awesome recipes and idiot proof instructions!
Awesome and thank you
I made this with banana instead of applesauce and it was amazing!!
That sounds amazing, I will try that now
I loved it! I have tried other Mug Muffins and they were yucky. This one was fantastic.
And it did not raise my blood sugar at all.
Thanks!
Crystal
Well that is two sets of amazing news, hope you make it often :)
I made this yesterday for dessert but didn’t tell my husband what it was called or supposed to be. I plated it just like you did (so it looked all fancy and yummy). As soon as he started eating it he said “this is a really good Paleo bread pudding!”. Ha!! Whatever he wants to call it, the thing is that he liked it and it was easy and pretty on the plate. Thanks!!
Haha that is awesome, I love your style
I can’t wait to try this! need to hit the market, and this will definitely be on the menu this coming week! Thank you for always having great recipes for us George!
You are so welcome
OMG!!! That was amazing and I am now addicted thanks!!! :)
Woohoo
Made this for breakfast yesterday and accidentally used both almond flour AND coconut flour. When I realized my mistake I added one more egg and some more applesauce. It turned out great! Will definitely try variations as this is an excellent base recipe.
Awesome and good recovery :)
Wow that was a tasty little breakfast treat. The cinnamon was just a great idea. Thanks for the great recipes!
Your so welcome
I just took my first bite into this creation and I had to stop and write this review!!
STELLAR RECIPE!! I love it!
Keep up the great work!!
Okay, going back to devour my treat! Xoxo
Well that is amazing news, thank you for stopping to tell me :)
Was so excited to make this – tried it with the flaxseed subs for egg (son’s allergic) and it didn’t come out at all! I’ll have to try something else because he would LOVE this for breakfast.
I am sorry, I am not good on egg subs
If it wouldn’t be too sweet, I think you can sub some banana for an egg. (But I don’t know if that works in the microwave.)
I don’t know honestly
This was soooo YUMMY! And super easy! I tried it with coconut flour. next time I’ll try the almond flour. Loved it. Thanks.
Your so welcome
Super recipe! Thank you, and really aces of you to include the oven version for those of us who eschew microwaves.
Glad you like that
WOW WOW WOW!!! such a great recipe,,made it 3 times, ,, I am going to freeze one and see how it doesn,, thanks soooo much
Oh let me know
Oh my! These are dangerous, dangerously good and so easy to whip up. George you have done it again. Thanks for your amazing recipes and very civalised caveman blog :-)
Was craving something chocolate something FIERCE so I made this with pumpkin puree and pumpkin spice and threw in some chocolate chips. Mission accomplished. Too easy, great texture, and very satisfying. Next mission… try not to go make another! Dangerous in its simplicity, haha.
Haha I love it
How do people make these who don’t have and don’t use microwave ovens? I’ve seen mug cake recipes on other sites and have been curious. I have not owned or used a microwave oven in more than 25 years and I do not plan to buy one ever again.
I assume that you are not aware of how microwaving alters the chemical structure of foods, particularly proteins, in unfavorable ways. They also destroy more vitamins and antioxidants than other cooking methods.
They make them with an oven like I put in the instructions. It is an individuals choice to use whatever they want as it is yours.
This was so easy to make, and so delicious! I didn’t have any apples, so I used some fresh blueberries instead as a topper, with some sliced almonds. So good!!!
That sounds amazing
This was really great mainly because it was so quick and easy. I think I overcooked mine a bit in the microwave because it was a little dry, but you live and learn. Really enjoyed this, thank you so much.
Your so welcome Codi
Wanted to make these but didn’t have applesauce. I added 1/2 of a mashed banana and topped it with some pecans…yummy!
That sounds delicious
I’ve never seen a mug muffin look as pretty as this one. What’s your secret???
Love, all love Kate :)
Just made and had to share how amazingly easy it was and the taste and texture was out if this world!
Woohoo
Hi There, thanks for the recipe, mine is in the oven right NOW im having it for late morning tea :)
it would be very much appreciated if you could add the oven temp in Celsius as well.
THanks so much
I normally do, sorry about that Mary. It is in there now
This was amazing! I was convinced it would stick to the mug but it came out clean. I used pumpkin purée and pumpkin pie spice instead of the apple and it was fantastic. I’m sure the oven cooked version would have more depth of flavor but what more can you ask for in under 2 minutes?! Btw, had to cook mine on high for almost 2 full minutes, it was still raw after 70 seconds. But obviously microwaves vary. :) I’m going to try banana next and then venture into other purées and baking vessels. Thanks for this George!
Woohoo Tara. I already made a pumpkin one too :) Great minds think alike, hope your awesome friend :)
Wow, George. I don’t own a microwave, but I may just have to cave (no pun intended, haha) and get one!
I may try these in a mini muffin tin, in the toaster oven.
Made these yesterday morning for my hubby and 7 yr old.. Both ate them up and asked me to make them again! They weren’t too sweet and made a great breakfast ‘bread’ :)
Woohoo for quick and easy delicious breakfast
Converting my almost 4 year old to Paleo has not been easy. He eats French toast (real bread!) almost every morning. I have tried paleo versions of pancakes/waffles and French toast with very little success. But this morning I made this muffin! However, I spliced it after to make 3 little discs instead of one big muffin and drizzled a little extra maple syrup and he thinks they are breakfast cookies and is chowing down!! I think we have a hit! They are very tasty and quick. I have been looking for quick, especially for him since we have to get up and get to preschool very early. Thank you!
Woohoo Jessica, that is awesome. Have you tried the waffles yet?
Hi Jessica,
Been picking George’s brain for ways to incorporate more veggies and “healthy real” foods into my 4 yo fancy nancy’s day. Do you have any suggestions for me?
I am a sucker for mug muffins/cakes/etc. and this looks delicious! It’d be great w/o the topping and using summer berries instead . . . really, the possibilities are endless. Great for those nights when we need “a little something” but don’t want to go balls-out (and feel gross afterwards). Thanks!
That’s why I love this too, the possibilities really are limitless
The picky eater ate one for breakfast!!!!!
YES
I just made this with a few mods. I can’t have apples, so I chopped up a peach. And instead of a struesel, I just used more chopped peach, some fresh basil, and a little maple syrup. It was very tasty and will definitely go into the food rotation. Thank you!! My husband says that this is exactly the kind of food you’d come up with downrange, which makes the fact that this is delicious even more awesome.
That is awesome Jaime, that sound’s delicious. I might have to try :)
Caveman,
We made these for dessert tonight and we loved them!!! I haven’t made a recipe of yours that I haven’t liked. Keep up the great work!
Woohoo thank you Jody
When making this you say we need 1/8 tsp homemade baking powder but the notes shows to make it we are using 1/8 baking soda plus 1/4 cream of tartar which when mixed equals 3/8 tsp so once mixed do we just throw out the extra 1/4 tsp or am I mis understanding something.
Thanks and by the way I make your banana bread as the banana bread and as the muffins on a twice/month (at least) rotation. It’s the best ever and it keeps my hubby very happy. I add in chocolate chips to some of them too. 5 stars for the banana bread and muffins….Thanks George :)
You only use 1/8 tsp but when making your own, I wasn’t going to calculate out 1/32 or 1/16th measurements because no one has those measuring spoons. So you can bake something else :)
Just made this and it’s a great tasting recipe and so quick to do. Served it with a sprinkle of cinnamon, apple and walnuts. Looking forward to doing a few variants.
Awesome Jacqui
Looks amazing!
Tastes better :)
Thank you for posting. I have several of these quick muffin recipes. I work third shift and find myself many times grabbing at the last minute for something for 4 am at work. These microwave muffins save me from grabbing the things I shouldn’t.
That is a perfect reason to make them all :)
Sweet! I love mug cakes! I certainly don’t have time to make a real cake. And I love any excuse to eat grass-fed butter. Yum. This will be a perfect pre-workout snack. Thanks!
Your so welcome, enjoy
Made this for breakfast right away! It was a little too moist, but I think I just needed a few extra seconds in the microwave (my mug was small and I was impatient!). Next time, I might grease the mug with coconut oil and pop it out onto a plate like in your lovely photo above.
Verdict: Super tasty and will definitely make again!!! (I’m now wondering if I could sub the apple sauce & cinnamon for pumpkin puree & pumpkin pie spice in the fall… hmm!)
I bet you could Faith, that may be something I try :)
Made some this morning (microwave version). The kids said “ehhh, it’s good” in a non-excited voice. The wife said “needs salt.” I agreed with all their comments. A pinch of salt would add more fullness to the flavor. What I loved: FAST and EASY. In fact VERY fast, and VERY easy. Will I make them again? Yes. With salt. :-) As part of a breakfast I think I’ll try putting an over-easy egg on one of these (mmmmmm). As a desert I think I’d serve them with a bit o’ whipped cream.
James you are right, my version had salt but when I typed it I forgot to include it, I am sorry
This sounds wonderful! We are new to the paleo diet but have been somewhat GF for a few years and my husbands favorite dessert is apple pie so this is right up our alley. Just curious why you use homemade baking powder rather than a store bought version??
Carrie, the store bought one has corn starch in it
Thank you so much!! I was at line at Starbucks getting my coffee and contemplating a mini scone, when I saw this on my phone!! I came home and made it, had to cook a little longer but it’s delish!!! I’ll be making this alot!! I love having a paleo pantry too! I always have everything I need when you come up with something new!!
Woohoo, I saved you from eating a starbucks scone :)
Thank you so much for another wonderful recipe! It got me out of bed this morning. I ended up making six of these! I made three just as you did then I experimented with an egg free version.
I have to say your original version was the best but I did finally get an egg free version that was just about as good. The egg substitute that worked the best was 3TBS warm water mixed with 1Tbs flax meal, let it rest until it starts to gel. I did have to microwave almost twice as long. We generally avoid flax but sometimes it is the best substitute for my egg allergic daughter.
I also tried warm coconut milk mixed with baking powder but it did not bake at all, just cooked all over the microwave!
So just curious, why did you name it the St. Louis muffin?
Thanks for the heads up on the egg free. And the name was a typo and for some reason it’s not updating lol
thanks so much! Although we don’t make a habit of using the microwave for cooking, there are times that you need something quick and there is NOTHING quick to be had! yesterday we had an appointment that went WAY over the time allotted, so got home and were supposed to be celebrating a birthday , but the cake hadn’t gotten baked (too late home), and there just isn’t anything available in the store to be bought in an emergency, either! This would be sweet to have in those kinds of situations! :) Thanks, certainly a keeper!
Awesome Sarah and thanks for the support :)
thanks so much for this recipe,,, I will be making it,, you are a blessing :
Enjoy Lorna
I woke up this morning, having no idea what I wanted to eat and I saw your recipe, within 5 min I was pouring a little almond milk over the completed mug muffin, and it was delicious! This will definitely become a regular breakfast option. Thanks George!
Your so welcome Sarah
I have never seen unsweetened apple sauce for sale here in the UK.
how can I make some? is it literally just stewed & pureed apples?
Yes, just stewed and pureed stuart. I have an applesauce recipe on my website too :)
First let me thank you for all you do~I get so much out of your recipes and your commentary. One question though, would it be too much trouble to inclue the nutritional values of your recipes? If it is, forget I asked and just keep on keepin’ on. It would be most helpful to me and others I’m sure though. Anyway, thanks again and “carry on!”.
Jamie, unfortunately it is very time consuming and not possible. I tell people if they are curious just to go to fitday.com or myfitnesspal.com and plug them in :)
Hi George! I am so happy I found your site. I am new to Paleo, still trying to figure this out. Can you substitute coconut flour for the almond flour? Thanks! Laura
Laura, it is not a 1 for 1 substitution, if you are going to, I would start with maybe 1 tablespoon of coconut flour
Can the butter be replaced by some other type of fat.
Coconut oil
Well… since I’ve already had breakfast, I know what I’m having for dessert after I eat my lunch!! As usual, this sounds absolutely fabulous, George!! And quick and easy-peasy too!!!
Yep… you have scored again… sheer genius…
Thanks Lori
sounds great, and THANK YOU for adding the oven version. Now I don’t need to skip the recipe :*
(4Stars for sounding great, the 5th you’ll get after eating one of those ;) )
Haha ok I hope I earn it
This looks delicious. I want to try this recipe this evening. Can you use margarine instead of grass fed butter?
I would not use margarine, I would use coconut oil or olive oil