Microwave Mug Brownie
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Microwave Mug Brownie
Description
The recipe starts by whisking together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, and a pinch of salt in a mug. Melted butter, water, and vanilla extract are added and stirred gently to blend, taking care not to over mix. Chocolate chips are folded in to enrich the texture and flavor.
The mug is microwaved on full power for 60 to 90 seconds until the top is fully set, resulting in a dense, moist brownie. After a brief cooling period, it can be served as is or garnished with vanilla ice cream and chocolate syrup for added indulgence.
This method delivers a convenient and speedy dessert without the need for an oven, suitable for one person and adaptable in portion by sharing.
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder unsweetened
- salt pinch
- 2 tablespoons butter melted (or coconut oil, unsalted
- 3 tablespoons water (or milk)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract pure
- 2 tablespoons semisweet chocolate chips
- vanilla ice cream optional, for garnish
- chocolate syrup optional, for garnish
Instructions
- In a microwave safe mug, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder and salt.
- Add melted butter, water and vanilla extract. Stir until mixture is smooth, about 10 seconds (avoid over mixing). Fold in chocolate chips.
- Microwave mug on full power for 60 to 90 seconds. Brownie is done when the top is completely cooked. Allow to cool 5 minutes then serve with vanilla ice cream and chocolate syrup if desired.
Notes
- Serving is large; consider dividing into two smaller portions if preferred.
- Nutritional info excludes optional garnishes like ice cream and chocolate syrup.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 1brownie
Amount Per Serving
Calories 624 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 624kcal | 31% |
| Carbohydrates | 75g | 25% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 36g | 55% |
| Saturated Fat | 22g | 110% |
| Cholesterol | 62mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 208mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 323mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 47g | 94% |
| Vitamin A | 700IU | 14% |
| Calcium | 31mg | 3% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.