10-Minute Microwave Muffins
Four-ingredient muffins that bake in the microwave in under 5 minutes—no mixer, no bowls, no fuss. Warm, fluffy, and coated in cinnamon sugar the moment they come out.
- Total time
- 10 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 145
- Protein
- 3g

Ingredients
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Step 1
Mix flour, sugar, 1 tsp cinnamon, and salt in a mug or microwave-safe bowl.
Step 2
Crack the egg into the bowl and stir until no dry flour remains.
Step 3
Stir in water until the batter is smooth and pourable.
Step 4
Microwave on high for 2–3 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
Step 5
Let cool 1 minute, then stir together remaining 0.5 tsp cinnamon and 1 tbsp sugar.
Step 6
Sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mix over the warm muffin and serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- microwave-safe mug or bowl
- spoon
- toothpick
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