Top 5 Microwave recipes for dessert

4 graham crackers

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

2 tablespoons granulated sugar

⅓ teaspoon baking powder

¼ teaspoon salt

¼ cup whole milk

1 large egg

1-ounce milk chocolate, chopped

¼ cup marshmallow fluff or 2 jumbo marshmallows

1. Place the graham crackers in a plastic bag and use a rolling pin to crush them into fine crumbs.

2. Whisk the flour, 2 tablespoons graham cracker crumbs, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl. Add the milk and egg and whisk to combine. Transfer to a microwave-safe mug.

3. Microwave the mixture on medium for 2 minutes. Arrange the chocolate on the surface of the cake and microwave until the chocolate is melted, about 1 minute.

4. Top with marshmallow or fluff. If desired, place under the broiler until marshmallow browns. Top with the remaining graham cracker crumbs.

Chocolate-Chip Mug Brownie for One

Sometimes (OK, always) you crave a warm, gooey brownie. But you usually (OK, always) don’t want to make an entire batch. Look no further than our recipe for a chocolate-chip microwave mug brownie for one. Grab a mug and let’s bake.

Ingredients (1 serving)

3 tablespoons all-purpose flour

2 tablespoons cocoa powder

¼ teaspoon baking soda

2 tablespoons light brown sugar

1 tablespoon granulated sugar

Pinch of fine sea salt

3 tablespoons vegetable oil

3 tablespoons whole milk

½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract

3 tablespoons chocolate chips

1 or 2 mini peanut butter cups, unwrapped

1. In a large mug, stir together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, brown sugar, granulated sugar, and salt. Add the vegetable oil, milk, and vanilla extract and mix until smooth.

2. Stir in the chocolate chips. Press the peanut butter cups into the center of the batter.

3. Microwave for about 2 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool for at least 5 minutes before eating.

Strawberry Cobbler Mug

It’s late and you’re craving dessert. Aside from trekking to the supermarket bakery section, this 10-minute strawberry cobbler mug recipe is the fastest way to satisfy your sweet tooth. The recipe only makes a single serving, so you won’t get stuck with days’ worth of leftover treats (although there are worse things…). Best of all, we’re guessing you have most of the ingredients already on hand.

Ingredients (1 serving)

⅓ cup (40g) all-purpose flour

¼ cup (22g) instant oats

1 tablespoon (13g) light brown sugar

¼ teaspoon (.66g) cinnamon

¼ teaspoon (1g) baking powder

1 tablespoon (14g) cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces

2 tablespoons (28g) whole milk

1⅓ cups (223g) chopped strawberries

¼ cup (28g) confectioners’ sugar

Whipped cream, for serving

1. In a small bowl, mix the flour, oats, brown sugar, cinnamon and baking powder.

2. Add the butter and cut it evenly into the flour mixture with a fork. Add the milk and stir until the mixture comes together. Set aside.

3. In a large microwave-safe mug, stir together the strawberries and confectioners’ sugar. Pour the oat topping over the berries.

4. Microwave the cobbler until the topping is set, about 1½ to 2 minutes. Cool slightly and serve warm with whipped cream.

Chocolate Chip Cookie in a Mug

Sometimes in life, you crave a gooey, warm chocolate chip cookie. And sometimes you don’t want to make an entire batch. (Who needs to be tempted by a dozen or two hanging around, right?). Whatever the reason for those times, look no further than our recipe for a microwavable chocolate chip cookie in a mug. Yes, you read that correctly. It’s the ideal way to curb that sweet craving you get after dinner with a single-serving treat (although we won’t judge if you decide to double the recipe). And did we mention it’s ready in seven minutes? So grab your favorite mug and let’s bake.

Ingredients (1 serving)

2 tablespoons butter

2 tablespoons sugar

1 tablespoon light brown sugar

1 egg

¼ teaspoon pure vanilla extract

⅓ cup all-purpose flour

¼ teaspoon baking powder

Pinch of salt

2 tablespoons chocolate chips

1. To begin, in a large mug, melt the butter in the microwave, about 15 to 30 seconds. Add in the sugar as well as the light brown sugar and stir to combine. Next, add the egg and vanilla extract, and then whisk together.

2. Next, add the flour, baking powder, and salt to the mug; stir to combine. Continue by stirring in the chocolate chips.

3. Finally, put the mug in the microwave and heat for about 1 to 2 minutes until cooked. Another way to check is to insert a toothpick into the center and make sure it comes out clean. Once cooked throughout, serve immediately and enjoy.

Almond Flour Mug Cake

Ingredient

Almond Flour

Cocoa Powder

Baking powder

Granulated sweetener of choice

Almond Butter

Coconut milk

Chocolate Chips

1.Grease a microwave-safe ramekin or cereal bowl with cooking spray and set aside.

2.In a small mixing bowl, combine your dry ingredients and mix well. Add your almond butter and coconut milk and mix until a thick batter remains. Fold in your chocolate chips (and any other add-ins of choice).

3.Transfer your mug cake batter to the greased ramekin/cereal bowl. Place in the microwave and microwave for 1-2 minutes, or until just set.

4.Remove from the microwave and let sit for 1 minute, before enjoying.