Single Applesauce Bran Muffin

Here is another individual muffin recipe that can be whipped up and cooked it the microwave for a quick hot breakfast. I have tried a few of these now, including the Single Blueberry Muffin and the Banana Bread For One, however my favorite is still the Muffin In A Cup. You can click on all of these titles here for the links. This one is moist and flavorful, and can be served with fresh fruit, nuts, or nut butters. 

Single Applesauce Bran Muffin
2 teaspoon ground flaxseed
1 Tablespoon water
4 teaspoons milk or choice
1 Tablespoon applesauce
1 Tablespoon whole wheat flour
1 Tablespoon natural wheat bran
2 teaspoons oats
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
2 teaspoons sweetener of choice, if desired

Mix the flax and water together until smooth, then mix in remaining ingredients. Transfer to a greased mug or ramekin and microwave on HIGH (100%) power for about one minute. 

Usually with other individual microwave muffin recipes, I mix everything in my extra-wide mug and just microwave that. This doesn't work as well for this recipe since it is low-fat, so it will stick to the mug a bit unless it is greased. Also, these recipes are not as large or voluminous as my original favorite muffin recipe, so a taller, thinner mug would work better than an extra-wide mug.