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Quick Pesto Mug Muffin

Martina SlajerovaUpdated 7 June 2020★★★★★4.6 (36 ratings)

Ready in 5m
4.5 g net carbs
511 kcal
Serves 2

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Quick Pesto Mug Muffin (low-carb, keto, paleo/ primal)

These mug muffins taste great and are ready in just a few minutes. The idea of adding pesto was rather accidental. I was making some Quick Keto McMuffins for breakfast and had a jar of pesto that I made a few days before. So I added a couple of tablespoons of pesto and the result was totally worth it!

If you really miss bread, you have to try my keto buns or their [nut-free version]() - those are the best bread recipes I've made. In fact, they became viral over the social media!

Tips & Substitutions

If you need to make this recipe nut-free, use more flaxmeal (same amount) or coconut flour (half the amount).

When using ingredients, always go by their weight, especially in case of baked goods. Measures such as cups may vary depending on the brand.

If you don't have a microwave, I suggest you make 4-8 servings at once. Preheat the oven to 175 °C/ 350 °F (fan assisted), or 195 °C/ 380 °F (conventional) and cook for about 15 minutes or until cooked in the centre.

Step-by-step

Place all the dry ingredients in a small bowl and combine well.
Add the egg, cream, and mix well using a fork. Add a dash of water if it's too thick.
Add the pesto. Combine well and place in two single-serving ramekins.
Microwave on high for 60-90 seconds. Let the ramekins cool before filling. Cut the muffins in half. Spread cream cheese on both halves and top with sliced avocado and crisped up bacon slices. Enjoy!

Quick Pesto Mug Muffin

Recipe

Quick Pesto Mug Muffin

★★★★★4.6 (36 ratings)

This easy low-carb mug muffin can be used instead of bread to make a healthy sandwich. Made in a microwave in ...

Hands on: 5m
Overall: 5m
Servings: 2

4.5 g
Net carbs: 16.4 g
Protein: 46.2 g
Fat: 511
kcal

Ingredients makes 2 servings

Instructions

Place all the dry ingredients in a small bowl and combine well.
Add the egg, cream, and mix well using a fork. Add a dash of water if it's too thick.
Add the pesto. Combine well and place in two single-serving ramekins.
Microwave on high for 60-90 seconds. Let the ramekins cool before filling. Cut the muffins in half. Spread cream cheese on both halves and top with sliced avocado and crisped up bacon slices. Enjoy!

Nutrition per serving, 1 muffin

Carbs 4%Protein 13%Fat 83% of calories

Net carbs: 4.5 g
Total carbs: 13.9 g
Fiber: 9.4 g
Sugars: 2.4 g
Protein: 16.4 g
Fat: 46.2 g
Saturated fat: 12.6 g
Calories: 511 kcal
Sodium: 622 mg · 27% RDA
Magnesium: 137 mg · 34.4% RDA
Potassium: 634 mg · 31.7% EMR

Nutrition by ingredient

Per 1 muffin	Net carbs	Protein	Fat	kcal
Almond flour (blanched ground almonds, almond meal)	1.1 g	2.7 g	6.6 g	74
Flaxmeal (flax meal), ground flaxseed	0.3 g	3.4 g	7.9 g	100
Baking soda, raising agent (bicarbonate of soda)	0 g	0 g	0 g	0
Egg, whole, fresh, raw (free-range or organic eggs)	0.2 g	3.1 g	2.4 g	36
Cream, heavy whipping, pouring, full-fat (30-40% fat)	0.4 g	0.3 g	5.7 g	55
Macadamia Cashew Red Pesto, homemade (KetoDiet blog)	1.3 g	1 g	6.4 g	66
Salt, pink Himalayan rock salt	0 g	0 g	0 g	0
Cream cheese, soft (full-fat)	0.5 g	1.1 g	4.2 g	37
Avocado, fresh	0.7 g	0.8 g	5.5 g	60
Bacon, streaky (high fat content), organic	0 g	4.1 g	7.5 g	84
Total	4.5 g	16.4 g	46.2 g	511

Serving size 1 muffin

Gluten free
Pork free
Coconut free
Fish free
Shellfish free
Pescatarian

Comments & ratings (18)

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Brandie21 June 2018
Do you have the nutritional value of just the muffin? I want to use it with other recipes and still track my macros. Thanks!
1. Martina @ KetoDiet30 August 2018
  Hi Brandie, there is a detailed nutritional table in all of my recipes 😉
Mandi14 April 2018
Does the nutritional information include the filling? I do not eat pancetta, bacon or dairy, but I am trying to change my eating habits. I would like to use this just as a bread as another commenter mentioned, so wanted to make sure I had an accurate count of carbs.
Thanks!
1. Martina @ KetoDietAuthor15 April 2018
  Hi Mandi, yes, all of it is included 😊
Jenn sav12 April 2018
Omg! Since I found this recipe I rarely buy bread. I don't add pesto i just use all the other ingredients and it tastes like whole wheat bread. I love it!
1. Martina @ KetoDietAuthor12 April 2018
  I'm glad you like it! Here are some other options you may like: Bread Recipes
Nini19 February 2018
Hi Martina.
Is the filling part on this recipe for 1 serving or the 2 servings.
This is one of my favourite breakfast recipe but I’m always wondering about the filling.
TIA.
1. Martina @ KetoDietAuthor30 March 2018
  Thank you Nini! The filling is per "2 servings" so one serving would be 1 tbsp cream cheese, 1/4 avocado and 2 slices of Pancetta.
Patty8 January 2016
What is pesto?
1. Martina @ KetoDiet19 January 2016
  Hi Patty, there is a link in the ingredients list that will take you to my pesto recipe.
Kat25 September 2015
Do you think it will work if I just use some sun-dried tomato paste?
1. Martina @ KetoDietAuthor26 September 2015
  Yes, that should work too but it may be higher in carbs so I'd only use half (1 tablespoon per 2 muffins).
Greg23 September 2015
How much water at #2? 😊
1. Martina @ KetoDietAuthor23 September 2015
  Hi Greg, water only if needed (if the dough is too thick) - it's optional (1-2 tablespoons).
Melissa21 September 2015
These are so tasty! I used green pesto and loooved the flavor!
1. Martina @ KetoDietAuthor23 September 2015
  Thank you Melissa!
2. Natasha Jaron26 September 2015
  I used green pesto too, toasted the muffins and added a slice of tomato so ooooooooo good. Can't wait to try the red pesto
  1. Martina @ KetoDietAuthor26 September 2015
    Thank you Natasha, glad you liked it! 😊