College life can make it difficult to bake. You might be living on a budget or have no access to an oven. Or maybe you just hate doing dishes. In the midst of midterms, snacks are a necessity, and you don’t have to spend hours baking to whip up some study fuel. Here are some mouth-watering recipes you can make with a few ingredients, a mug, and a microwave.
- Chocolate Cake
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This recipe turns a classic dessert into a convenient single-serving snack. I like to put a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top of the cake when it’s fresh out of the microwave.
- Vanilla Cake
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For those who prefer vanilla, this recipe has you covered. Top with sprinkles after baking for more fun.
- Snickerdoodle Cake
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Recreate the flavors of the delicious cookie in mug cake form. Cinnamon and vanilla flavors make this cake stand out.
- Omelet
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Microwave recipes can also be savory! To create a quick breakfast, mix one egg and two egg whites into a mug along with cheese, ham, bell pepper, and any other ingredients you like. Microwave for one minute, stir and continue to microwave until the eggs are set.
- Pizza
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It sounds a little absurd, but mug pizza does exist. This website also contains recipes for five microwave meals including mug pizza.
If getting together the ingredients is too much of a hassle, brands like Betty Crocker and Foodstirs offer ready-made mug cake mix. Bon Appetit!