When you're on the WW program, you eat a lot of eggs. Don't get me wrong, I adore eggs. And I could eat eggs until the cows come home, but I need to mix up my egg routine. And under normal conditions, I don't have a lot of time for breakfast. So this Microwave Omelette in a Mug is the perfect quick and easy breakfast for me to make before work and for the kids ( before school)!
Even if you're not on Weight Watchers, this breakfast in a mug is a great, healthy start to your day. If you're looking for ww breakfast ideas, this mug omelette is only 1 ww point.
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My husband worked in kitchens as a cook when we were younger, and he made a lot of omelettes! He's a real pro when it comes to omelette making and makes it look effortless.
When I make an omelette, I get too impatient, flip too soon, and my omelettes inevitably fall apart. Microwave Omelettes are ideal because you don't have to flip them, and they can't fall apart.
📖Ingredient Notes
I use black olives, green onions, and low-fat cheddar cheese, but you could mix up the toppings/fillings and use anything you like!
Some other options (that won't add extra points) are:
- mushrooms
- green peppers
- sliced tamed jalapenos
- fresh herbs
- spinach
🔪How to Make an Omelette in a Mug in the Microwave
- Step 1: Spray a large microwave-safe mug (12 to 16 ounces) with non-stick cooking spray. Then crack 3 eggs into the mug.
- Step 2: Add 1 tablespoon of water, green onion, black olives, and grated cheese.
- Step 3: Beat with a fork.
- Step 4: Microwave for 30 second then remove and whisk with fork. Then return to microwave for another 30 seconds, remove again and whisk with fork again.
- Step 5: Return to the microwave and cook for another 40 seconds (* This worked for my 1200 W microwave but you many need more or less time, depending on the wattage of your microwave)
- Step 6: Remove and garnish with salsa, if desired.
Expert Recipe Tips
- Whisk well before microwaving. Beating the eggs thoroughly with the water helps incorporate air, which makes the omelette light and fluffy.
- Use water, not milk. A small splash of water steams the eggs as they cook, helping them rise and stay tender without adding extra calories or WW points.
- Microwave in intervals. Cooking in short bursts and stirring in between prevents overcooking and ensures the eggs cook evenly.
- Don't overfill the mug. Keep fillings to about 2-3 tablespoons total. Too many add-ins can prevent the omelette from cooking through and may cause overflow.
- Grease the mug well. A good coating of non-stick spray or a light brushing of oil makes cleanup easier and allows you to slide the omelette onto a plate if you prefer not to eat it from the mug.
- Adjust cooking time to your microwave. Microwaves vary in wattage, so start with less time and add in 10-15 second increments until the eggs are set.
- Add cheese at the end for extra melt. If you like gooey, melted cheese, sprinkle a little on top right after cooking and let it sit for 1-2 minutes to melt from the residual heat.
- Experiment with flavors. Try different combinations like spinach and feta, mushrooms and peppers, or salsa and jalapeños for variety without adding prep time.
I love using the microwave for shortcuts and shortcut recipes whenever I can. Making an omelette in a microwave is one of my favorite shortcut recipes and a go-to breakfast on WW.
I have also been microwaving egg whites and adding green onions and salsa to them for years. You can buy cartons of egg whites at the grocery store, and it's a great portable scrambled eggs breakfast you can bring to work. The bonus is that you don't have to waste a bunch of egg yolks!
If you're looking for more zero point WW recipes, check the Everything Bagel Cloud Bread Recipe, Slow Cooker Mexican Chicken, Weight Watchers Asian Sheet Pan Salmon, Skinny Coleslaw Recipe.
🔢WW Points
This recipe is 1 ww point per omelette.
Mug omelettes are great because they are 1 serving. And I love that about all microwave mug recipes- you can tailor them to individual preferences and they take mere minutes to whip together!
If you like mug recipes, you'll LOVE my Microwave Chocolate Banana Mug Cake! It totally satisfies any chocolate craving! But what I love the most is that it's homemade, healthy, and takes under 2 minutes to get my chocolate fix. My Healthy Apple Crisp in a Mug is another single-serving microwave favorite.
🍽 Equipment
You can use any mug for this recipe, as long as it's microwave-safe! But I love to use this microwave-safe mug, as shown in the photos (affiliate link)
But you don't have to eat it out of the mug if you don't want to. You can loosen the edges with a knife and turn it onto a plate, if you prefer!
❔ Recipe FAQs
Yes! Replace the 3 eggs with about ½ cup of liquid egg whites or the equivalent from whole eggs. The cooking time may be slightly shorter, so check after 20-30 seconds.
This recipe is best enjoyed fresh, but you can cook it the night before, store it in the fridge, and reheat in the microwave for 30-60 seconds the next morning
Avoid overcooking-microwave in short intervals and stir in between to ensure even cooking. Every microwave is different, so start with less time and add more as needed.
The eggs should be set and slightly fluffy with no runny liquid. If the center still looks wet, cook for an additional 10-15 seconds.
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📋Microwave Omelette in a Mug Recipe
Ingredients
- 3 whole eggs
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 tablespoon green onion, chopped
- 1 tablespoon sliced black olives
- 1.5 tablespoon low fat sharp cheddar cheese
Garnish
Instructions
- Spray a large microwave safe mug (12 to 16 ounces) with non-stick cooking spray
- Crack 3 eggs into the mug,
- Add 1 tablespoon of water, green onion, black olives, grated cheese and beat with a fork.
- Microwave for 30 second then remove and whisk with fork.
- Microwave for another 30 seconds, remove again and whisk again.
- Return to the microwave and cook for another 40 seconds (* This worked for my 1200 W microwave but you many need more or less time, depending on the wattage of your microwave)
Garnish
- Garnish with salsa, if desired
Terri Gilson
This Microwave Omelette in a Mug is perfect for busy mornings. I make it all the time because it's so quick and easy to customize for everyone in the family. Using egg whites from a carton makes it even faster, and there's no waste.
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How are you calculating calories to only be 36? Three eggs are 210 calories!
Terri Gilson
Hi,
Thanks for alerting me to this - I contacted my recipe plugin developer and found out that because I had the word "whole" eggs in there, it threw the whole thing off. It is correct now. And I will keep that in mind for the future. Fortunately, the WW points are still accurate, as eggs are 0 points and I calculate those in my WW app's recipe builder.