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If you have 2 minutes, eggs, and a mug, then you have everything you need to make breakfast in the morning! These Microwave Scrambled Eggs are the perfect quick morning meal to start your day with protein.
Mornings can be hectic, but don’t let that stop you from starting your day with a healthy protein breakfast! Make scrambled eggs in the microwave in less than 2 minutes and avoid feeling hungry and tired until lunch. These microwave eggs are a great option for the days when you forgot to meal prep, woke up late, or just need something low-maintenance to eat.
If you like easy on-the-go egg recipes, you will love my egg white bites and slow cooker egg omelet!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Easy, Healthy Breakfast: Nothing beats eggs for breakfast! They are full of protein and will help keep you full for longer, but are also low-calorie, gluten-free, and Paleo approved!
- Ready in Less than 2 Minutes: If you have 2 minutes in the morning, then you have time to make these microwaved scrambled eggs!
- Only 1 Dirty Dish: The best part about these easy scrambled eggs made in the microwave is that you only need a mug to make them. Who doesn’t love a recipe without a lot of cleanup!
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Ingredients
- Eggs: Obviously, you need eggs to make scrambled eggs! They are a great source of protein and will help you feel energized and full in the morning.
- Milk: A splash or two of regular milk, plant-based or a high protein milk like Fairlife, helps make the eggs light and fluffy. You could try them with Greek yogurt scrambled eggs for extra protein, too.
See the recipe card below for exact ingredient amounts, nutritional information, and detailed instructions.
Variations & Dietary Modifications
- Fluff Your Eggs with Cauliflower: Make your eggs a little fluffier, while also adding texture and nutrients by mixing in cauliflower rice or broccoli rice. If you like cauliflower in your eggs, try these cauliflower egg muffins, too.
- Add Cheese: Make microwave scrambled eggs with cheese and stir in shredded cheddar, Parmesan, or Gouda cheese. You can also add some feta cheese or goat cheese on top for an extra burst of flavor. Nutritional yeast is a great dairy-free option.
- Mix in Veggies: Adding vegetables to your breakfast increases the nutrients in your food, and they taste delicious! Try mixing spinach, tomatoes, peppers, onions, or mushrooms into your microwave omelet.
How to Make Microwave Scrambled Eggs
Making scrambled eggs has never been easier! All you need is a mug that’s been sprayed with nonstick spray on the inside and a microwave.
Step 1: Mix the Eggs. Add the eggs, milk, and a bit of salt and pepper to your greased mug. Whisk together the eggs until the yolks are broken and the eggs are fluffy.
Step 2: Microwave the Eggs. Place the mug in the microwave and heat it in 30-second intervals for 1 ½ – 2 minutes. Be sure to stir the eggs and check them every 30 seconds so they don’t overcook! Try these mason jar eggs for another creative way to cook and eat eggs.
Expert Tips
- Microwaves Vary: Every microwave is different! While most microwaves have a power wattage of 1000 watts, that translates into different cook times and heat levels. Be sure to check your eggs consistently because your microwave may be different than mine!
- Best Way To Cook an Egg in the Microwave: Use a bowl that is microwave safe, ramekin or coffee mug.
- Slightly Undercook the Eggs: After you remove the mug from the microwave, the eggs will continue cooking. For that reason, it’s best to remove the eggs when they are just slightly wetter than you prefer. They will finish cooking in the hot mug while you get the rest of your breakfast ready.
- Add Cheese Halfway: It’s best to add your cheese after the first 30-second interval of cooking so it melts more evenly in the warm egg mixture. Be sure to stir at every interval to help the eggs and cheese cook consistently!
Serving Suggestions
Learning how to scramble eggs in the microwave has changed my mornings completely! Now I always have time for a protein-rich breakfast, even when I’m running late and don’t have anything meal prepped. These scrambled eggs are the easiest gluten-free and low-calorie healthy breakfast for anyone with busy mornings.
- Serve these eggs on a high protein breakfast sandwich with homemade gluten-free English muffins as the bun.
- These eggs are a great, quick, and easy breakfast! Pair them with a mocha coffee protein shake so you can get in your morning caffeine as well.
- Add a boost of protein to your microwave eggs in a cup by adding turkey or chicken sausage, yogurt, cottage cheese on the side.
- Increase the fiber by serving your microwave scramble eggs recipe with high fiber bread and fruit on the side for a healthy balanced breakfast that’s low calorie.
Microwave Scrambled Eggs Recipe FAQs
Keep any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
Absolutely! Turn this into an egg white omelet or just enjoy scrambled egg whites. They may not turn out as fluffy as whole eggs, but they will still taste delicious!
No, these eggs shouldn’t be kept in the freezer. Plus, it would take just as long to reheat them as it would to make a fresh batch, so why bother!
You can replace the whole eggs in this microwave omelette recipe using liquid egg whites. About 1/2 cup of liquid egg whites or four whole egg whites.
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Easy Microwave Scrambled Eggs
Ingredients
Base Recipe:
- 2 Eggs, or 4 egg whites for higher protein
- 2 tablespoons Low Fat Milk, or milk of choice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Optional Add In’s
- ⅛ cup Broccoli Rice
- ½ teaspoon Garlic Powder
Instructions
- Spray a 12-15 ounce mug (or you can use a cereal bowl) with olive oil spray.
- Add eggs, milk, salt and pepper. Whisk together until yolks are broken up and eggs are fluffy. Add optional add-ins or other add-ins as desired. Stir to combine.
- Place the mug in the microwave and heat at 30 second intervals, stirring and checking in between.
- Eggs are generally done cooking at 1:30 or 2:00 minutes. Remove from the microwave and enjoy (or take with you on the go)!
Notes
- Nutritional info included the optional additions.
- Your microwave may cook at a higher or lower power than mine. Be sure to monitor your eggs so they don’t overcook.
- If you add cheese to your eggs, add it after the first 30 seconds so the eggs are warm. This helps the cheese melt more evenly.
- Slightly undercook the eggs because they will continue cooking after you remove them from the microwave.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
So simple! Love this! I never make my eggs in the microwave, but it certainly does sound easy. 🙂
It is so easy. Let me know if you try!