This Microwave Mug Brownie is a quick, chocolatey dessert made in under 2 minutes using simple pantry ingredients. No oven, no mess — just rich, fudgy goodness in a mug!
Prep Time: 2 mins
Cook Time: 1 min
Total Time: 3 mins
Servings: 1
🌟 Why You’ll Love It:
- Single-serve = portion control
- No eggs, no mixer, no baking skills required
- Done in 1–2 minutes
- Customizable with mix-ins
- Perfect for cravings or last-minute dessert needs
Ingredients:
- 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 4 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- Pinch of salt
- 3 tablespoons milk
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil (or melted butter)
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional: chocolate chips, nuts, or other desired mix-ins
Instructions:
Step 1: Combine Dry Ingredients
- In a microwave-safe mug (about 10-12 ounce size works well), whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt until well combined and no lumps remain.
Step 2: Add Wet Ingredients
- Pour in the milk, vegetable oil (or melted butter), and vanilla extract into the mug with the dry ingredients.
Step 3: Mix Until Smooth
- Stir all the ingredients together thoroughly with a fork or small whisk until a smooth batter forms. Make sure there are no dry pockets left at the bottom of the mug.
Step 4: Add Optional Mix-ins (Optional)
- If desired, stir in any chocolate chips, chopped nuts, or other mix-ins you’d like to add to your brownie.
Step 5: Microwave
- Place the mug in the microwave and cook on high power for 60-90 seconds. The exact cooking time will vary depending on your microwave’s wattage. Start with 60 seconds and check the brownie. It should look mostly set but still slightly soft in the center. If it looks very wet, continue microwaving in 15-second intervals until cooked through but not dry. Be careful not to overcook, as it can become tough.
Step 6: Cool Slightly and Enjoy!
- Carefully remove the hot mug from the microwave (it will be hot!). Let the brownie cool for a minute or two before enjoying it directly from the mug. You can top it with ice cream, whipped cream, or a sprinkle of powdered sugar if desired.
💡 Pro Tips
✔ Don’t overmix – A few lumps keep it fudgy.
✔ Gooey center? Stop at 50 secs. Cake-like? Cook 75 secs.
✔ Vegan? Use almond milk + flax egg (1 tbsp flax + 3 tbsp water).
🍽 Serving Ideas
- À la mode: Add vanilla ice cream and caramel sauce.
- Nutty: Swirl in peanut butter before microwaving.
- Minty: Replace vanilla with ⅛ tsp peppermint extract.
📊 Nutrition (Per Mug)
Calories: ~400 | Carbs: 55g | Fat: 20g | Protein: 5g
🌱 Variations
- Protein Brownie: Add 1 scoop of chocolate protein powder + 1 tbsp extra milk.
- Keto: Use almond flour + erythritol.
- Cookie Dough: Skip cocoa, add 1 tbsp brown sugar + mini chocolate chips.
Enjoy your quick and easy microwave mug brownie!
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