Egg / Flax Seed Muffin Thing

Cake? Muffin? Microwave-baked Thing? Call it what you wish, but I like it.

Disclaimer: This is probably not a recipe that will wow your brunch guests. It may not wow you either, if you're not always obsessively seeking the Most Nutritious Breakfast like I am. But if you are, then maybe you'll be as excited about this as I am.

Since I like to eat the same thing every morning, I want it to address my dietary needs as well as it can. For me, that means lots of protein and fiber, and as many other good nutrients as I can pack in without too much sugar, diary, or starch. And it has to be fast to prepare on groggy school mornings.

When I found this recipe, it seemed to fit the bill. I was skeptical that a microwaved egg with flax meal would taste good, but it's not bad! And when you add some fruit into the mix, I dare say it's quite good.

With the addition of fruit, I found that it doesn't need the oil listed in the original recipe. It also doesn't really need sweetening, though it tastes better if you do sweeten it a bit. I add a pinch of salt, too, and some Fiber One cereal to give it texture and more fiber.

To make it optimally convenient, I pre-mix the dry ingredients a week at a time. Then, to make one serving, I just have to stir some together with an egg, fruit, and the Fiber One. I do that part at night in a glass tupperware, so I just have to throw it in the microwave in the morning.

My perfect healthy breakfast food? For now, I say yes.

The Recipe:

1/4 c flax seeds, ground (I like the golden kind)

1/2 tsp baking powder

1 tsp cinnamon

pinch salt

pinch sugar, optional

1 egg

1/2 c berries, chopped apples, or other fruit

1/4 c Fiber One cereal

Mix all ingredients in a microwave-safe bowl.
Microwave for 90 seconds.

The Verdict:

Overall grade: A

Overall reason: Tastes better than anything this healthy that I've had before

Time to prepare: 3 minutes

Husband quote: (If I ever get him to try it, I'll post an update.)

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