Do you hate cooking because of all the dishes you have to use and then wash afterwards? What if we told you we had some delicious recipes that you could prepare and enjoy in just a mug?
Here are some extremely easy recipes you can make anytime you’re craving a quick, easy and absolutely delicious snack!
Cinnamon Roll in a Cup
WHAT YOU WILL NEED:
- 2 tbsp applesauce
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 tbsp buttermilk
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup + 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 1/2 tbsp packed light-brown sugar
- 3/4 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 dash ground nutmeg (optional)
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
- 1/8 tsp salt
HOW TO PREPARE:
- In the mug of your choice, mix together all the ingredients with a fork until smooth
- Microwave on high for 1 minute, then check to see if it’s done
- If it’s not quite done, microwave for another 15 seconds
- Serve!
Note: You can also make your own icing by mixing together 1 tbsp softened cream cheese, 2 tbsp powdered sugar and 1 tsp milk!
Instant Mug O’ Mac and Cheese
WHAT YOU WILL NEED:
- 1/3 cup of pasta
- 1/2 cup of water
- 1/4 cup of milk
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
HOW TO PREPARE:
- Microwave the pasta and water in your mug on high for 1 minute (the water may overflow during this step, but it’s normal!)
- Continue to microwave while stirring in between until the water has absorbed and the pasta is totally cooked
- Remove from microwave and stir in the milk and cheese
- Microwave for 1 minute
- Stir the cheese into the pasta
- Enjoy!
Banana Bread in a Mug
WHAT YOU WILL NEED:
- Non-stick cooking spray
- 3 tbs flour
- 1 tbs + 1 tsp sugar
- 2 tbs brown sugar
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp baking powder
- 1/8 tsp baking soda
- 1 egg
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbs vegetable oil
- 1 tbs milk
- 1 ripe banana, mashed
HOW TO PREPARE:
- Spray the inside of your mug with the cooking spray
- Whisk the flour, sugar, salt, baking powder and soda in the mug
- Add egg and whisk until everything is solid
- Mix in the vanilla, mashed banana, oil and milk
- Microwave for 3 minutes
- Let cool and then enjoy!
If you like these ideas try out Meatloaf in a Mug,French Toast in a Cup and Minute Microwave Cheesecake. Do you have any other cool Eats ideas? Let us know your recipes in the comments below or email them to email hidden; JavaScript is required and you could be featured on the website on the magazine!
(Cinnamon roll photo and recipe from Cooking Classy, mac and cheese photo and recipe fromThe Family Kitchen and banana bread photo recipe from Pass the Sushi.)