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1. Mac n’ Cheese in a Mug:

The best part about one ug mac n’cheese is it’s one serving, it’s the perfect size!Ingredients:-1/2 cup macaroni or shell pasta-1/2 cup water, 1/4 teaspoon salt-1/4 cup milk-1/4 to 1/2 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, american, mozarella, etc.)Instructions-Combine the pasta, water, and salt in a microwave-safe bowl.-Microwave on high power for two minutes, then stir. Watch to see if the water is foaming over the side of the bowl and stir sooner if needed.-Continue microwaving in 2-minute intervals until the pasta is cooked. Stir between each interval and continue microwaving until the pasta is soft and cooked through. If the pasta absorbs all the water before the pasta is cooked, add another 2 tablespoons of water.  -Stir the milk and cheese into the pasta. Use oven mitts or a kitchen towel to remove the bowl from the microwave.-Microwave in 30 second intervals to melt the cheese. Stirring between each interval, until the cheese has melted and forms a creamy sauce. This should take 1 to 1 .5  minutes total. For a creamier sauce, add an extra tablespoon or two of milk and cheese.-Eat immediately: This mac and cheese is best when piping hot from the microwave. If you need to reheat it, add an extra splash of milk. 

2. When you’re in a rush some granola bars can definitely help you when you’re in a rush!

Ingredients  – 6 tablespoons unsalted butter  – 1/3 cup dark brown sugar -1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons honey -1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract  -Heaping 1/8 teaspoon salt – 2 cups quick-cooking/instant oats, such as Quaker Quick 1-Minute Oats (do not use regular        old-fashioned oats)-1-3/4 cups crispy rice cereal-1/2 cup sliced almonds-1/4 cup flax meal or wheat germ- 1/3 cup mini chocolate chips (or to taste)Instructions-Begin by combining the butter, brown sugar and honey in a large pan.-Bring it to a boil, then let it bubble over low heat for a few minutes to thicken slightly.-Stir in salt and vanilla extract.-Then add the oats, rice crispy cereal, almonds, and flax meal.-Combine the mixture.-Transfer mixture to a lined pan with aluminum foil.-Press mixture, then add chocolate chips (or crainisins, etc.)-Place in the fridge 1.5 hours or until cool. Then store in airtight containers. 

3.  You derserve a cookie, so why not make one?!  Now you can with this one minute recipe! :)

 

Ingredients  -1 Tablespoon Butter  -1 Tablespoon Granulated White Sugar   -1 Tablespoon of firmly packed Dark Brown Sugar   -3 Drops of Vanilla Extract   -Small Pinch of Salt   -1 Egg Yolk    -¼ of All Purpose Flour (slightly less than ¼ of a cup)    – 2 heaping tablespoons of semi-sweet Chocolate Chips 

Instructions  -Start by melting your butter in the microwave. Butter should just be melted, not boiling.  -Add sugars, vanilla and salt. Stir to combine.  -Separate your egg and add the yolk only to your cup. Stir to combine.  -Add flour, then stir again. Measure a scant, slightly less than full, ¼ cup of all-purpose flour.  -Add the chocolate chips, and give a final stir. Now your mixture will look like cookie dough.  -Cook in microwave 40-60 seconds, start checking at around 40 seconds. Serve warm. 

 

4.   If you don’t want a cookie try a brownie instead!

Ingredients-2 tablespoons of butter-2 tablespoons of sugar-1 firmly packed tablespoon of light brown sugar-¼ teaspoon of pure vanilla extract- a pinch of salt-1 egg yolk-4 tablespoons of flour -1 tablespoon of unsweetened cocoa powder  -2 heaping tablespoons of semi sweet chocolate chunks 

Instructions-Melt butter in microwave safe mug. Butter should be melted, but not boiling.-Stir together butter, sugars, vanilla and salt.-Stir in egg yolk.-Add flour and cocoa powder and stir again until well combined.-Add chocolate chunks-Cook for about 45 seconds in microwave. Do not over cook. Microwave times may vary.

 

When you’re done, you may want to Insta all of these!

 

 

Hello! My name is Melanie! I studied Business Management here at Adelphi. Dancing is my passion and my life and I've been dancing since I was four years old. I still dance to this day in NYC. I was employed on campus as part of the Social Media Team. Also, on campus was involved in Adelphi's Symphony Orchestra where I played violin and wrote for HerCampus. Other fun facts about myself is I love animals and the outdoors, my favorite color is pink and I wish that I was a mermaid. ❤