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7 Delicious and Simple Microwave Mug Meals to Try

By Cherie Gozon

There are days when you wish you could make a good meal in just a few minutes because there isn’t enough time to make something elaborate. Guess what? You can make hearty microwave mug meals for those days when it seems like you’re running out of time. Here are 7 delicious meals you can try when you need good food in no time.

7 delicious and simple microwave mug meals to try

PB and Banana Muffin in a Mug

A great dessert, this peanut butter and banana muffin is the perfect companion to lunch or dinner. Mash up some fresh banana in a microwave-safe mug.

Add in peanut butter, egg whites, vanilla extract, and oat flour. Mix together and microwave for two to three minutes until done.

Go-to Microwave Mug Meals: Mac and Cheese

Learn how to cook pasta in microwave
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Here’s how to cook pasta in microwave for that easy, yet delicious Mac and Cheese. For this dish, place small macaroni noodles and cold water in a large microwave-safe mug. Microwave for two to three minutes, until fully cooked.

Drain and add milk, corn starch, and sharp cheddar cheese. Mix thoroughly and place it back in the microwave long enough for the cheese to melt.

Fudge Brownie in a Mug

Brownies are one of the quick microwave desserts
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Want some dessert in a cup? This is one of the best quick microwave desserts for someone with a sweet tooth like you! If peanut butter is not your style, then make this delightful fudge brownie in a microwave-safe mug.

Add flour, brown sugar, cocoa powder, and a pinch of salt.

Mix together before adding coconut oil, water, vanilla extract, and chocolate chips. Mix to make a batter. Place in the microwave to cook for a few minutes.

Granola in a Mug

Make granola and dessert in a cup
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Add this to your list of microwaveable desserts that you love! To make this delicious treat, mix maple syrup with coconut oil, water, oats, salt, and any other favorite toppings in a microwave-safe mug.

Mix it thoroughly and cook it in the microwave for one minute. Remove and stir, and then place it back in the microwave for 30 seconds. Cook until the oats are golden brown.

Pumpkin Mug Cake

To make this tasty pumpkin mug cake, mix ginger snap cookies, pumpkin puree, an egg, brown sugar, and milk in a microwave-safe mug.

Microwave for 2 minutes. The result, a pumpkin pie-flavored cake in a coffee mug. Top it with a little whipped cream. You can also add honey and maple syrup.

Pizza in a Cup

To make pizza in a cup, mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, and a pinch of salt in a microwave-safe mug. Mix in milk and olive oil to create the pizza dough base.

To the top of the base, add the sauce and any toppings you want. Cook in the microwave for a few minutes until the pizza is done.

Easy-to-make Eggs in a Mug

Experts say that breakfast is one of the most important meals of the day. You can prepare this two-egg meal in as little as two minutes. Just mix two eggs with a splash of milk and microwave in a microwave-safe mug for about a minute and a half.

Garnish it with your favorite toppings and enjoy.

Eggs are one of the good microwave mug meals
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Takeaway

They’re not as fancy as you want your every meal to be, but they’re good microwave mug meals, right? Try these at home and let us know which among them is your favorite!

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