Easy Microwave Desserts in a Mug

With thousands of copies of the Easy Microwave Desserts in a Mug cookbook now in print, dessert-lovers around the world are enjoying these quick and delicious treats.

In this Third Edition, you'll find more than 100 taste-tempting mix recipes for single-serving desserts, breakfast treats and hot beverages.

The mixes are prepared, cooked and served in a mug in less than 5 minutes, like Chocolate Brownie, Peach Cobbler, Pecan Pie, Blueberry-Lemon Coffee Cake, Chocolate Chip Cookie, Cranberry Oat Scone and Chai Tea Latte.

You can stir up a mix anytime you want a treat, or make them ahead of time for later use. Each one contains all the ingredients you need to prepare your dessert--all you add is butter or margarine and/or water.

The desserts-in-a-mug recipes make fun cooking projects for kids and unique, inexpensive gifts, life "Birthday Cake in a Mug". Read the general cooking directions and try some of the recipes on this blog.

Size: 5.5” X 8.5”, 120 pages, Paperback. ISBN 978-0-9842438-1-5   Book Price: $9.95

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General Instructions for Preparing the Easy Microwave Desserts in a Mug (An Excerpt from the Book)

Quick and easy microwave desserts in a mug are the perfect solution for today’s on-the-go families, singles, seniors, college dorm students and RV travelers. They are also handy if you want a late night snack for one, or a last-minute, “right-out-of-the-oven” breakfast treat.

For those of you who love to bake and enjoy homemade desserts, but need to watch your calorie intake, these single-serving portions will come to the rescue. You’ll no longer be tempted to have a second or third serving.

The desserts-in-a-mug mixes also make fun cooking projects for kids, whether measuring the ingredients to make the mix or simply using the mix to prepare a treat. With a bit of adult supervision, each child can make his own special dessert.

These single-serving desserts are prepared, cooked and served in the same mug. Each mug mix includes all the ingredients you need to prepare your treat (including a single-serving size container of fruit or vegetables for some recipes). All you add is butter or margarine and/or water; and in five minutes or less, you have a tasty dessert, breakfast pastry or hot beverage.

You can stir up a mix any time you get the urge for a sweet treat, or make them ahead of time and store them in small plastic zipper-type bags to give as unique, inexpensive gifts or for your own use at a later date.

These tasty mug mixes are simple to make, cost less than store-bought mixes, and don’t contain the preservatives found in many of the manufactured versions.

Since you prepare them yourself, you can adjust the ingredients to suit your own taste. If you or your family members have food allergies, such as wheat, eggs, milk or nuts, simply substitute special ingredients to meet your needs.

These treats are easy, quick and right-out-of-the-oven delicious! The hardest part about making them is waiting until they’re cool enough to eat.

To prepare the mixes, use a microwave safe mug that will hold at least 12 ounces (or 1-1/2 cups) of liquid. Accurate measuring is important—all amounts listed are for level measurements.

These recipes were tested in a 1000 Watt microwave oven. Since microwave wattages vary, you might need to make slight adjustments in cooking times and power settings for your oven. Don’t overcook your cakes or they will be tough and dry. A bit of moisture on top after baking is normal.

The dessert mixes that require the addition of eggs are made using egg white powder. Egg white powder (a well-known brand is called Just Whites®) is found in most large supermarkets on the baking aisle. You can also use meringue powder found in the cake decorating section of most discount stores and craft stores.

Try try a few of the recipes, an excerpt from the book, on this blog. Links to the sample recipes are listed at right.

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Chocolate Brownie Mug Mix, an Excerpt From Easy Microwave Desserts in a Mug

1/4 cup granulated sugar

3 tablespoons flour

2 tablespoons semi-sweet chocolate chips

1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa

1 tablespoon finely chopped pecans (optional)

1-1/2 teaspoons egg white powder (found on the baking aisle at the grocery store or use meringue powder found on the cake decorating aisle at craft stores or discount stores)

1/8 teaspoon baking powder

Dash of salt

Blend ingredients together and place in a small zipper-type bag if using at a later date or giving as a gift.

To prepare: Place 1-1/2 tablespoons butter or margarine in a 12-ounce microwave-safe mug and microwave on high power until melted (about 20 seconds). Empty brownie mix into mug and add 2 tablespoons water; stirring with a fork until blended. Microwave on 60% power for 2 minutes. Let stand in microwave 2 minutes. Remove from oven and let stand until cool enough to eat.

 

Easy Microwave Desserts in a Mug

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Pecan Pie in a Mug, an Excerpt from Easy Microwave Desserts in a Mug

3 tablespoons finely chopped pecans

3 tablespoons brown sugar, firmly packed 

1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons egg white powder or meringue powder
1/2 tablespoon instant nonfat dry milk
1/16 teaspoon baking powder
Dash of salt

Blend all ingredients together and place in a small zipper-type bag if using at a later date or giving as a gift.

To prepare: Microwave 1-1/2 tablespoons butter or margarine in a 12-ounce microwave-safe mug until melted. Empty pie mix into mug and add 3 tablespoons of water; stirring with a fork until blended. Microwave on 60% power for 2 minutes. Let stand in the microwave 2 minutes. Remove from oven and let stand until cool enough to eat.

Easy Microwave Desserts in a Mug® (Third Edition)

With thousands of copies of the Easy Microwave Desserts in a Mug cookbook now in print, dessert-lovers around the world are enjoying these quick and delicious treats. The Third Edition includes more than 100 single-serving mix recipes for desserts, breakfast treats and hot beverages that are prepared, cooked and served in a mug in less than 5 minutes, like Chocolate Brownie, Apple Pie, Blueberry-Lemon Coffee Cake, Chocolate Chip Cookie, Coffee Banana Scone and Chai Tea Latte.

Stir up a mix anytime you want a treat, or make them ahead of time for later use. They’re perfect for today’s on-the-go families, singles, seniors, college dorm students and RV travelers. They make fun cooking projects for kids and unique, inexpensive gifts, like “Birthday Cake in a Mug”. Size: 5.5” X 8.5”, 120 pages, Paperback. $9.95

Order the Third Edition print version (100 recipes) from Amazon.com for $9.95

Order the Sampler Edition (50 recipes) E-Book for $2.99
E-Book on Amazon.com

Peach Cobbler in a Mug Mix, an Excerpt from Easy Microwave Desserts in a Mug

2 tablespoons granulated sugar

2 tablespoons flour

1 tablespoon instant nonfat dry milk

1/8 teaspoon baking powder

1/8 teaspoon cinnamon

Dash of salt

Blend all ingredients and place in a small plastic bag if using at a later date or giving as a gift.

Additional ingredients: 1 (4 oz.) snack size container of diced peaches

To prepare: Place 1 tablespoon butter or margarine in a 12-ounce microwave-safe mug and microwave on high power until melted (about 20 seconds). Add cobbler mix and 2 tablespoons water. Stir with a fork until well blended. Add well-drained peaches on top of batter. Do not stir. Microwave for 2 minutes on 70% power. Let stand in microwave 2 minutes. Remove from oven and let stand until cool enough to eat.
 

For a Special Gift, Make a "You're a Peach" Mix in a Mug Gift (This is an excerpt from the "Gift Ideas" Section of Easy Microwave Desserts in a Mug)

Place a bag of Peach Scone Mix, Peach Cobbler Mix or Peach Crisp Mix (along with a snack-size container of peaches) in a mug, lined with colorful tissue paper.

Using ribbon or raffia, attach a tag with cooking instructions to the handle or write the instructions on a recipe card and tuck inside the mug.

From card stock, cut a small sign (about 1-1/2” X 2-1/2”) and write “You’re a Peach!” on it using colorful markers. Or use your computer to design a sign using "clip art", print it on card stock, and cut it out. Glue the sign to a wooden skewer or drinking straw and insert into the mug.

Easy Microwave Desserts in a Mug

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Cranberry Oat Scone Mug Mix, an Excerpt from Easy Microwave Desserts in a Mug

This scone mix makes a quick and tasty breakfast--warm, fresh and right-out-of-the-oven delicious!

3 tablespoons flour

1-1/2 tablespoons quick-cooking oats

2-1/2 tablespoons granulated sugar

1 tablespoon instant nonfat dry milk

1 teaspoon egg white powder

1/4 teaspoon baking powder

Dash of salt

2 tablespoons dried cranberries, finely chopped

Blend ingredients together and place in a small zipper-type bag if using at a later date or giving as a gift.

Topping Mix: Blend together the following and bundle in a piece of plastic wrap:

2 teaspoons brown sugar, packed

1/8 teaspoon cinnamon

 

To prepare: Place 1-1/2 tablespoons butter or margarine in a 12-ounce microwave-save mug and microwave on high power until melted (about 20 seconds). Empty scone mix into mug. Add 3 tablespoons water and stir with a fork until blended. Sprinkle topping mix on top of batter and microwave on 60% power for 2 minutes. Let stand in microwave for 2 minutes. Remove from microwave and let stand until cool enough to eat.

 

Order Easy Microwave Desserts in a Mug in these formats:

 

Third Edition (100 recipes) Print Version for $9.95 on Amazon.com

 

Sampler Edition E-Book (50 recipes) for $2.99 on Amazon.com

 

Desserts in a Mug Mixes Make Unique “Thank You” Gifts (an Excerpt from the Book)

The following project is an excerpt from the "Gift Ideas" Section of the Easy Microwave Desserts in a Mug cookbook:

Need a fun gift for a friend or co-worker? Place a bag of Chai Tea Latte Mix in a mug that is lined with colorful tissue paper. Attach a bow to the handle. Write the cooking instructions on a card and attach to the handle or tuck inside the mug. Add a sign that says, “Thanks a Latte!”. Print it on cardstock, cut it out and tape to a straw or wooden skewer and place inside the mug.

Chai Tea Latte Mix, an excerpt from Easy Microwave Desserts in a Mug®

1/4 cup granulated sugar

2 tablespoons instant nonfat dry milk

2 tablespoons powdered coffee creamer

2 tablespoons powdered French Vanilla coffee creamer

2 tablespoons unsweetened instant tea

1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon ground ginger

1/16 teaspoon ground cloves

Place all ingredients in a blender or food processor and process until mixture is a fine powder. Place mix in a small zipper-type bag. Recipe makes 4 servings.

To prepare: Microwave 1 cup of water on high power for 1 to 1-1/2 minutes or until hot. Stir in 3 tablespoons of mix.

Order Easy Microwave Desserts in a Mug in these formats:

Order Third Edition Print Version (100 recipes) for $9.95 on Amazon.com

Order the Sampler Edition E-Book (50 recipes) for $2.99 on Amazon.com