Rich, fudgy, and both gluten-free and plant-based, this vegan brownie in a mug is ready in just 2 minutes! Decadent indulgence is just a few minutes away.
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🥘 Ingredients
- Flour (we used King Arthur Gluten Free Flour)
- Pure Cane Sugar
- Cocoa Powder
- Chocolate chips (we used Enjoy Life Chocolate Chips)
- Milk (we used oat milk)
- Avocado Oil
- Pure Vanilla Extract
- Baking Powder
- Salt
See recipe card for quantities.
🥣 Step By Step Instructions
Step 1: In a 8 to 12 oz mug, add the dry ingredients; all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, salt and sugar. Mix until well combined.
Step 2: Then add the wet ingredients, milk, oil, vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
Step 3: Add the chocolate chips on top.
Step 4: Put in the microwave for 1 minute and 45 seconds, or add a few more seconds, if it still has lots of wetness.
Step 5: Let the fudgy mug brownie cool off for at least one minute.
Step 6: Garnish with a little confectioners sugar, optional.
Hint: Spray the mug with your favorite plant-based cooking spray to prevent the microwave mug brownie from sticking to the cup.
🩷 Why you'll love this recipe
- Quick and Easy: Just mix all the ingredients in the cup and heat it in the microwave - that's it! You're just a minute away from a single serving brownie.
- Rich Flavor: The chocolate flavors are supremely decadent. This is the perfect way to give into your chocolate craving.
- Indulgent: Since it's ready in just a minute, it's the perfect way to satisfy your chocolate cravings.
- Customizable: You can add different toppings or mix-ins. Top it with vegan candy to really give into your sweet tooth.
- Kid-Friendly: Kids love eating brownies in a mug; it's a fun way to enjoy a classic dessert.
Sometimes, you just need to treat yourself. And this simple, single-serving dessert was inspired by another chocolatey dessert—my vegan Oreo milkshake.
Just like the rich flavors in the milkshake, you'll love how blissfully delicious this brownie is. It's made with simple ingredients and is so much faster to make than a whole pan of brownies.
Whenever that craving for a gooey brownie hits, make this easy mug brownie recipe.
A simple brownie mug cake is a great addition to a scoop of ice cream or a hot cup of coffee. Get your chocolate fix from a single serve brownie!
🧂Substitutions
- Mini Chocolate Chips - Use full-size chocolate chips or add your favorite vegan chocolate syrup on top.
- Avocado Oil - Coconut oil will give you the same results.
- Pure Cane Sugar - You can use either a granulated sugar substitute instead of pure cane sugar or brown sugar.
📖 Variations
- Ramekins - Make your brownie in a ramekin or small bowl instead of a coffee cup or mug.
- Double Layer - Make two mug cakes and layer them with your favorite vegan frosting in the middle.
- Texture - Sprinkle shredded coconut on top.
- Caramel - Drizzle some caramel sauce on top.
- Peppermint - Add a drop of peppermint extract to the brownie and then top it with some crushed peppermint candies.
- Peanut Butter - Melt some creamy peanut butter and spread it on top of the brownie. It's a healthy way to add some saltiness to the chocolate brownie.
🍽 Equipment Used
- 8-12 ounce mug
- Measuring spoons
- Microwave
🥡 Storage
This is a single-serve dessert that you're sure to gobble up in one sitting.
If you want to make another one and save it for later, I suggest removing it from the mug and storing it in an airtight container. Keep it in the refrigerator for up to three days.
👩🏻🍳 Expert Tips
- Stir the dry ingredients together really well. This will help the brownie batter cook evenly. It might help to mix them in a separate bowl first.
- Use a larger mug if you're afraid of it growing too tall and spilling over.
- It's normal for the brownie to rise while it cooks and then fall after you take it out of the microwave.
- Check it before you eat it. All microwaves cook at different rates. If it's still too wet for you, cook it for another 20 seconds.
💭 FAQ
No, you can't use baking soda instead of baking powder. They interact differently with the ingredients and the brownie won't rise.
If your vegan microwave brownie came out rubbery, you probably used a mug that's too small or you used too much baking powder. Next time, be careful when you measure the ingredients.
If your chocolate mug cake tastes too dry, it's probably because you didn't add enough avocado oil. The fat is what adds the moisture to it. Whether you use vegetable oil or avocado oil, make sure you measure it correctly.
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📋 Recipe
Brownie In A Mug
Equipment
- Mug
- Microwave
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoon All-Purpose Flour we used King Arthur Gluten Free 1:1
- 2 tablespoon Pure Cane Sugar
- 1 tablespoon Cocoa Powder
- 1 tablespoon Mini Chocolate Chips we used Enjoy Life
- 1 tablespoon Milk of choice We used oat milk
- 1 tablespoon Avocado Oil
- ½ teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract
- ¼ teaspoon Baking Powder
- ¼ teaspoon Salt
Instructions
- In a 8 to 12 oz mug, add the dry ingredients; all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, salt and sugar. Mix until well combined.
- Then add the wet ingredients, milk, oil, vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
- Add the chocolate chips on top.
- Put in the microwave for 1 minute and 45 seconds, or add a few more seconds, if it still has lots of wetness.
- Let it cool off for at least one minute.
- Garnish with a little confectioners sugar, optional.
Nutrition
Jessica says
Rich, fudgy, and both gluten-free and plant-based, this vegan brownie in a mug is ready in just 2 minutes!
Mari says
I can't wait to try it! 😊
Jessica Jeannine Clark says
Let me know how it turns out!