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Mug Meals

Recipes for a Busy Student
Nov 15, 2017

We know you're busy and your time is precious. Let these quick and easy recipes make life a little easier and even a little sweeter.

Savory Microwave Meals

Mac and Cheese

Ingredients:

½ cup pasta

½ cup water

A splash of milk

¼ cup cheese

Ground black pepper

Directions:

Put pasta and water into microwave friendly bowl or mug

Microwave 2-3 minutes

Stir

Add milk

Add cheese

Stir

Microwave again 30 seconds

Top with black pepper and enjoy!

Omelet

Ingredients:

2 eggs

½ cup chopped bell peppers

¼ cup baby spinach

2 slices of ham

Directions:

Whisk eggs in microwave friendly mug

Stir in peppers, spinach, and ham

Microwave 3 minutes and enjoy!

Fried Rice

Ingredients:

½ cup rice

I cup water

1 tbs soy sauce

1 tbs sesame oil

2 slices cooked ham or bacon

½ cup frozen peas and carrots

2 eggs

Salt and pepper

Directions:

Stir rice, water, soy sauce, and sesame oil into microwave safe bowl

Cover, and microwave 6-8 minutes

Whisk two eggs in microwave-safe mug and microwave two minutes

Combine the eggs, veggies, and ham/bacon with the rice

Microwave 1 more minute

Season with salt and pepper and enjoy!

Microwave Desserts

Double Chocolate Cake Mug Cake

Ingredients:

4 tbs flour

3 tbs sugar

2 tbs cocoa powder

½ ts baking powder

3 tbs milk

1 tbs oil

1 ts vanilla

Chocolate chips

Directions:

Combine all ingredients in microwave safe mug

Microwave 1 minute and 30 seconds

Enjoy!

Strawberry Shortcake Mug Cake

Ingredients:

4 tbs flour

3 tbs sugar

3 chopped strawberries

½ ts baking powder

3 tbs milk

1 tbs oil

1 ts vanilla

Directions:

Combine all ingredients in microwave-safe mug

Microwave 1 minute and 30 seconds

Top with more strawberries and enjoy!

Funfetti Mug Cake

Ingredients:

4 tbs flour

3 tbs sugar

1 tbs sprinkles

½ ts baking powder

3 tbs milk

1 tbs oil

1 ts vanilla

Directions:

Combine all ingredients in microwave-safe mug

Microwave 1 minute and 30 seconds

Top with more sprinkles and enjoy!

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