All you need for this fast and healthy Blueberry Banana French Toast is a large coffee mug and a microwave … and then breakfast is served.
I don’t know about you, but sometimes on busy mornings I want something more substantial than a bowl of breakfast cereal (and so do my kids). And I don’t know about you, but sometimes I don’t feel like doing a lot of dishes after breakfast.
Bring on French toast in a mug.
I ate a lot of French toast the week I was testing this recipe. I made it five times to nail down the best cooking time and the best balance between the liquid and dry ingredients. The final result is my easy and satisfying French Toast in a Mug with 11 grams of protein and 4 grams of filling fiber.
It takes about 90 seconds to cook this French toast in the microwave. If the eggs don’t appear to be fully set, microwave another 20 to 30 seconds, but do it in 10 second increments. And keep an eye on the microwave so the contents of your French toast don’t explode over the top!
Active, on-the-go kids will love my Blueberry Banana French Toast in a Mug!
- Calories: 220
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 11g
- 1 large egg, beaten
- ½ ripe banana, mashed
- 1 tablespoon 1% low-fat milk
- 1 slice whole wheat bread, cut into ½-inch pieces
- ¼ cup blueberries
- A few pinches ground cinnamon
- Optional Toppings: Pure maple syrup, sliced bananas, blueberries
- Spray the inside of a microwave-safe, 12-ounce mug with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
- Place the egg, banana, and milk in a bowl and whisk until well combined. Stir in the bread, blueberries, and cinnamon until the bread is covered with the liquid, and then transfer the mixture to the prepared mug.
- Microwave until the egg is cooked through, 90 seconds. If the egg is set, remove from microwave, or cook another 20 to 30 seconds until done, but do this in 10 second increments. Keep a watchful eye on the mug; if you see the French toast rising up and over the mug, stop the microwave! (Use an oven mitt to remove the mug in case the handle is hot.)
- Allow the French toast to cool for about 5 minutes. Top with maple syrup, banana slices, and blueberries as desired.
What are your favorite fast family breakfast recipes? Are you more of a pancake fan or a French toast fan?
My grandkids are going to love this!
This is great! My middle schooler who “doesn’t have time for breakfast” loved it.
Do you have any idea how much to adjust the liquid without the banana? Banana allergies at my house. Sometimes I’ll sub applesauce but sometimes I’d just like to leave it out.
We haven’t tested that yet, but if you leave it out, we’d try increasing the milk to a total of 1/4 cup (4 tablespoons). Let us know how it works out, and remember to let those blueberries cool down!
Fresh or frozen blueberries?
I think either would work just fine. Try the frozen and let me know how it works out. You may want to thaw a bit first. Any kind of bread would be AOK!
Can I use frozen blueberries or only fresh? Does white bread work? Thanks!
Hey gals,
Love this post. I have a question about the cooking vessel. If I made the mixture in a travel paper coffee cup and hubby took it to work, do you think it would it cook in the same time or require less?
Hi Susan, We have not tried this so not sure how the paper coffee cup would hold up. Maybe you could add the ingredients to a mason jar and your husband could take it to work? Or he could keep a regular coffee mug at work? Let us know what you try!
I just made this for my 4 and 6 year old girls and they loved it! So quick, easy, healthy, and protein packed! I used frozen blueberries and it turned out perfect! Thank you for the recipe. Will definitely be making again!
So happy to hear you loved the recipe. It’s certainly easy!! Frozen blueberries are so convenient, and we use them all the time 🙂
Hey Liz,
Sue from Wish Upon A Dish.
I made this in a travel mug and sent it off to work with hubby. It worked perfectly with a few tweaks because I was putting it in the fridge the night before.
You can see my post and tweaks here…
http://cookingwithdiabetes.blogspot.com/2016/08/banana-cinnamon-french-toast-in-travel.html
Just thought you would like to know……
the recipe amounts and cooking time was perfect and worked in a paper travel coffee cup.
Thanks for the inspiration!
Fellow Reduxer
So happy to hear you enjoyed the recipe. I’m heading to your blog now! Can’t wait to see your creation 🙂
great entered in a contest!