Mug Brownie

❤️ Why you'll love this Brownie in a Mug!

Simple ingredients: This vegan recipe is so easy to make with simple pantry ingredients, making it a delicious mug dessert you can make any time the craving hits.

Mug desserts: If you are a fan of portion control, this fudgy brownie recipe is the perfect solution for your chocolate craving. 

Vegan Recipes: Being vegan doesn't mean you have to miss out on the joy of baked goods. This mug brownie is 100% plant-based, using vegan chocolate chips and cocoa powder, making it suitable for vegans and those with dairy allergies.

Ingredients

Made with cocoa powder and mini chocolate chips, this mug brownie can be whipped up in under two minutes using the microwave. 

• All-purpose flour
• Brown sugar
• Unsweetened cocoa powder
• Mini chocolate chips
• Almond milk
• Vegetable oil
• Vanilla extract
• Baking powder
• Salt

See recipe card below for amounts.

How to Make a Mug Brownie

1. In a microwave safe mug, combine the all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, brown sugar, baking powder, and salt. Mix until well combined.

2. Add the milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.

3. Place mug with brownie batter in the microwave and cook on high for 1 minute and 45 seconds.

4. Remove mug from the microwave and allow to cool.

1. In a microwave safe mug, combine the all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, brown sugar, baking powder, and salt. Mix until well combined.
2. Add the milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
3. Top the brownie with vegan chocolate chips. Place mug with brownie batter in the microwave and cook on high for 1 minute and 45 seconds.
4. Remove mug from the microwave and allow to cool.

Equipment

• Microwave safe coffee mug
• Fork (to mix the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients.
• Measuring spoons
• Microwave

Substitions

Make it vegan: use a plant based milk such as almond milk and vegan chocolate chips such as Enjoy Life (affiliate link)

Sugar-free brownie: substitute golden monkfruit or Truvia granulated sugar.

Looking for a fudgy keto treat? Try this Keto chocolate mug cake on my website.

Variations

Nutty Brownie: Add a tablespoon of chopped nuts, like walnuts or almonds, for some extra crunch and flavor.

Oreo Cookie Mug Brownie: Crush an oreo cookie or two and sprinkle them over the top before microwaving.

Peanut Butter Paradise: Swirl in a spoonful of peanut butter before cooking for a delightful peanut butter-chocolate combo.

💭 Tips

Sift the cocoa powder: To avoid lumps in your brownie, sift the cocoa powder before adding it to the mug.

Don't overmix: Stir just until the ingredients are combined. Overmixing can make your brownie dense.

Cook in intervals: Microwave ovens vary, so if your brownie needs a bit more time, cook in 10-15 second intervals to avoid overcooking.

Let it cool: The brownie will be piping hot when it comes out of the microwave, so give it a minute to cool before digging in.

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