15 Easy Microwave Mug Meals That Are Simple To Make

Microwaves are handy but wildly underutilized. The potential of this ultra-convenient appliance seems untapped in most households, considering the vast majority of people use microwaves to zap leftovers and warm up old coffee. The truth is, you probably had no idea you can create some of your absolute favorite meals without ever having to turn on your stove or oven.

These mug meals will have you abandoning tradition and embracing the game-changing simplicity of your microwave’s endless possibilities. An easy breakfast for busy mornings. This indulgent breakfast favorite just got a whole lot easier to make. Sure, French toast may not be particularly difficult to make, but individual mug servings prepared inside your microwave makes for an easy, stress-free way to wow your household and your palette.

1. Place butter in mug and microwave for 30 seconds. Remove from the microwave and swirl the butter around until sides of the mug are evenly coated. 2. Place milk, egg, cinnamon, sugar, and vanilla extract inside the mug and stir until all of the ingredients are combined. 3. Press bread cubes into the mug and microwave on high for 90 seconds.

4. Serve with your favorite French toast toppings. Next: Comfort food made into just the right portions. When you have a taste for pizza, but don’t want the whole pie. We have all been there — wanting the comfort of pizza without the guilt associated with ordering an entire pie. When you are craving a few bites of pizza, consider springing for this microwaved mug version. Made from scratch, this pizza recipe will satisfy your cravings. 1. Inside a microwave-safe mug, combine flour, salt, baking powder, and baking soda.

2. Thoroughly whisk in the milk and oil with the dry ingredients. 4. Microwave the mug on high for 70 to 80 seconds and enjoy. Next: A southern favorite just got even easier. Polenta is another name for the same thing. These are not your out-of-the-box Quaker instant grits. Instead, these microwave mug cheesy grits a healthier, homemade version of the classic, southern breakfast staple. Notably, if you are having trouble finding grits at your local grocery store, polenta is the exact same product (just a different name).

1. Combine the water, grits, and salt in your microwave-safe mug. 2. Cook on high for 5 minutes, remove and stir. 3. If grits are not cooked to your preference, continue microwaving in 1-minute intervals. 4. Remove cooked grits from the microwave and stir in the butter and cheese. Next: A game-changing muffin recipe that you must try.

It’s always delicious and the blueberries add an antioxidant boost. No matter what time of year or what type of weather, blueberry muffins never seem to disappoint. They satisfy any sweet tooth while simultaneously filling you up. However, the biggest downside to the tasty treat is its lack of health benefits. Well, look no further.

This 1-minute blueberry muffin recipe is not only made for your microwaveable mug, but it is paleo and gluten-free. Check out the recipe. 1. Combine your dry ingredients inside your microwaveable mug. 2. Then mix in the egg, mashed banana, and milk. 3. Fold in the blueberries. 4. Microwave for 50 seconds and voila!

Next: This go-to indulgence doesn’t have to come out of a box. Skip the Kraft mac and cheese. Kraft may have cornered the convenience factor of macaroni and cheese, but the powdered and packaged cheeses will always be questionable. Luckily, making homemade macaroni and cheese does not have to involve a casserole dish, oven, or stovetop. 1. Combine the pasta and water and cook on high in the microwave for 3 1/2 minutes.

The pasta needs to be fully cooked. 2. Drain the water. 3. Add the milk, cornstarch, and cheese into the mug, stirring to thoroughly combine. Place the mug back in the microwave and cook on high for one more minute. 4. Remove from microwave, salt, and pepper to taste, and enjoy.

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