Meals in a Mug

A blog designed to educate cheap college students on how to prepare simple meals within the comfort of their own dorms. All you need is a mug and a microwave to get cooking!

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If you start to miss Sunday Brunch with the family, this is a great option to make a filling breakfast in your dorm microwave. Most people know that you can microwave scrambled eggs, but did you know that you can also make quiche in a mug? And the best part is: you can customize this recipe to include whatever ingredients you want!

The basic ingredients needed are:

-1 egg

-1 and 1/2 Tbsp milk

-1 tsp melted butter

-1/8 cup of torn bread pieces

-salt and pepper to taste

After that, you can add anything you like! The picture above is a quiche-in-a-mug with grape tomatoes, cheddar cheese, green onions, and fresh herbs.

Put all the ingredients in the mug, and cook in the microwave for one minute or until the egg is completely cooked.

Boiler Up and Enjoy!

-Emily

source: http://fullthymestudent.com/1-minute-microwave-quiche-in-a-mug/

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Pizza soup in a cup!!!

Is the normal Sunday night pizza for dinner, since the dinning courts are closed, getting old? Well why not try this exciting recipe which allows you to keep that amazing taste of pizza without paying for delivery!

Bon Appètit - Sam

This recipe is designed to serve 2, Or in other words it makes 2 cups. 

INGREDIENTS:

4 Baguette slices

1 tbsp Olive oil

4 large Cloves garlic, chopped

1 (28 oz) can Fire-roasted Diced Tomatoes

1/2 cup Chicken broth

3/4 tbsp Italian Seasoning

1/2 tsp dried Red chili pepper flakes

1/2 tsp Salt

1 tsp Sugar

2 cups Mozzarella (sliced or grated)

12 slices Pepperoni

DIRECTIONS:

1. Tools Needed: 16 oz Ceramic Soup Crock

2. Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Place the top rack on the second shelf of the oven. Place baguette slices directly on the rack in the oven and cook until crispy, about 3-4 minutes. Remove from oven. Set aside.

3. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute, then add diced tomatoes, chicken broth, Italian seasoning, chili pepper flakes, salt and sugar. Heat until steaming. Spoon into two Good Cook stoneware mugs.

4. Heat oven to broil. Place two baguette slices in the center of each mug of soup. Sprinkle cheese on top of croutons, then top with pepperoni. Place mugs on a baking sheet, then place on the second rack from the top. Cook until cheese is melted and bubbly. Remove from oven and cool slightly before serving.

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Do you ever miss your mom's homemade banana bread fresh from the oven? While it's pretty hard to replicate that, we can come pretty darn close. And all you need are a microwave and a mug! So here's an easy recipe to get you that delicious baked snack for getting through studying!

-Jen

Ingredients:

Non-stick cooking spray

3 tbs flour

1 tbs + 1 teas sugar

2 tbs  brown sugar

1/8 teas salt

1/8 teas baking powder

1/8 teas baking soda

1 egg

1/4  teas vanilla extract

1 tbs vegetable oil

1 tbs milk

1 ripe banana, mashed

Preparation:

Spray a microwave safe mug with cooking spray.

In a bowl, or right in the mug, whisk flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, and soda. Add egg and combine until just incorporated with dry ingredients. Mix in vanilla, oil, milk and mashed banana.

Pop into the microwave for up to 3 minutes, with no fear to stop and check after 90 seconds for doneness.

Like all magical things that come out of the microwave, the inside of this will be hotter than the surface of the sun when you first remove it from the microwave. Give it a few minutes.

Enjoy!

Source:  http://passthesushi.com/banana-bread-in-a-mug/

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Chicken noodle soup in a mug!

Are you tired of subsisting on boring old ramen, but canned soup is still too much?  You can make your own chicken noodle using the ramen you already have! 

Enjoy, 

Scott

- 1 package chicken flavored ramen - 3 oz canned, precooked chicken - 1/2 cup of carrots or any desired vegetable - coffee maker or other source of hot water - 1 medium to large size mug (at least 16 ounces)

1. Break the ramen into small chunks and add to the mug. 2. Chop the chicken and vegetables into small bites and add to the mug. 3. Make boiling water and pour it into the mug. 4. Add the flavoring packet (half is enough but feel free to use all of it if sodium is not a concern) and stir

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S'more Mug Cake

No bonfire? No problem.

With this recipe, you can enjoy a delicious s’more mug cake without leaving your cozy dorm room. Get your mug, snuggle up in a blanket, grab a friend & pop in your favorite movie (Hocus Pocus). There is no better feeling than ending your long day of classes on a sweet note.

Happy Fall! 

—Lauren

INGREDIENTS:

4 tbsp all purpose flour 2 tbsp finely crushed graham crackers 1/4 tsp baking powder 1 tbsp vegetable oil 3 tbsp fat free milk 2 tbsp granulated sugar 2-3 small squares of milk chocolate 1 large marshmallow optional: 6-7 mini marshmallows

DIRECTIONS:

Combine flour, graham cracker crumbs, baking powder, oil, milk and sugar in a large microwave safe mug. Mix until no flour chunks remain. Make a hole in the middle of the batter and stick in the chocolate squares. Cook in microwave for about 1 minute. Top of cake should look done and surface of cake should be dry rather than gooey.

Either add mini marshmallows or one large marshmallow and place on top of cake and heat for about 20 seconds until marshmallows are puffy. 

Source: http://kirbiecravings.com/2013/08/smore-mug-cake.html

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The Ultimate Gooey Caramel Mug Cake Sundae

Are projects and studying taking over your life? Do you just need something to cheer you up? Well I have found a recipe that will. Invite friends over and ask them to bring a mug, prepare this delicious dessert in the comfort of your own room, turn on your favorite music, and sit on the futon after a long day. Voilá. Stressful day made better.

-Angela

Cake Ingredients: 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 tablespoons chocolate chips (half bittersweet and half semisweet) 1/8 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon baking powder 1 large egg 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon instant espresso powder 2 tablespoons sugar 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder 1 square of your favorite dark chocolate bar

Topping Ingredients: 3 Werther’s Original® Baking Caramels 2 teaspoons milk melted chocolate chips vanilla bean ice cream or gelato crushed toasted nuts crushed cookie whipped cream

Directions: 1. Place butter and chocolate chips in a coffee mug and heat on half power for 15 second intervals, stirring between each interval, until melted (about 45 seconds total).

2. In a separate small bowl or ramekin, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. In a separate small bowl or ramekin, whisk together the egg, vanilla extract, and espresso powder.

3.When the chocolate is melted in your mug, stir in sugar and cocoa powder. Stir in the egg mixture. Stir in the flour mixture. Stir well to eliminate lumps. 4. Microwave the mug on half power for 30 seconds (I set mine on a plate just in case there’s spillover). Stir. Microwave on half power for 35 seconds (the cake will rise over the top of your mug like a giant soufflé, but stay calm.)

5. Press the square of chocolate bar down into the center of the cake (I broke mine into two pieces), being careful not to burn your fingers. Microwave on half power for 40 seconds.

6. Let the cake cool in the mug for 2 minutes while you prepare your toppings. 7. Melt the chocolate chips by heating on half power for 20 second intervals, stirring between each, until melty.

8.Melt the Werther’s Original® Baking Caramels by placing them in a small bowl with the milk.

9. Heat on 30 second intervals, stirring carefully between each, until melty.

10. Top your mug cake with a big scoop of vanilla bean ice cream, caramel sauce, chocolate sauce, whipped cream, crushed toasted pecans, a crushed cookie (I used a Biscoff cookie), and the kitchen sink. Just kidding about the sink. Enjoy!

Source: http://willowbirdbaking.com/2013/12/31/ultimate-gooey-caramel-brownie-mug-cake-sundae/

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French Toast in a Mug

Here's a quick and easy breakfast recipe for the busy college student. It's a delicious way to start your way, and it only takes a few minute. Hope you all enjoy! -Amber 

Ingredients:

1 tablespoon butter

2 large slices bread (cubed) 

1 large egg

3 tablespoons whole milk

1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Pinch of kosher salt

Topping: maple syrup, whipped cream or powdered sugar

Directions:

Add butter to the bottom of a large mug. Add cubed bread on top.

In a small bowl whisk together egg, milk, cinnamon, vanilla extract and salt.

Slowly pour over bread and let it sit for about 1 minute to soak into the bread.

Microwave on high for about 4 minutes until the bread is no longer soggy. Top with maple syrup, whipped cream, powdered sugar or all three!

Source:  http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/979693/quick-meals-in-a-mug

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Blueberry Muffin

"So long as you have food in your mouth, you have solved all questions for the time being." -Franz Kafka

Mmmmm... sweet blueberries.

This recipe has made me reminisce childhood at my grandma's house. I can "smell" her delicious homemade blueberry muffin scented home as I am sitting five states away. If you are craving some southern comfort and have 37 cents in spare change, spend 7 minutes of your time to make this delicious mug muffin. 

Bon Appétit!

--Sarah

Blueberry Mug Muffin

Ingredients:

1/4 cup flour

1 Tbsp brown sugar

1/4 tsp baking powder

1/8 tsp salt

pinch cinnamon

1/2 Tbsp butter

2 Tbsp milk

1-2 Tbsp frozen blueberries

Instructions:

1. In a microwave-safe mug, stir together dry ingredients.

2. Add butter and use fingers to rub together until texture is consistent and no butter chunks are left.

3. Stir in milk (*If batter looks too dry, add more milk). Sprinkle blueberries on top and push into batter.

4. Microwave mug mixture for 90 seconds. Let cool. (Add some maple syrup if you want!). Enjoy!

http://www.budgetbytes.com/2013/02/blueberry-mug-muffin/

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Pumpkin Coffee Cake

It's October 1st.

You know what that means--PUMPKIN EVERYTHING!

Yes, we all know the feeling of walking back to your dorm from class while the beautiful leaves are falling down. Wouldn't it be wonderful to make yourself something warm & delicious after a day of working hard? That's why I thought I would share this delicious recipe for Pumpkin Coffee Cake made in the microwave in under 5 minutes.

Hope y'all enjoy & Boiler Up!

--Helena

Pumpkin Coffee Cake in a Mug

Ingredients:

Cake: 1 Tbsp butter 2 tbsp sugar 2 tbsp pumpkin puree vanilla extract, few drops 1/4 C All Purpose flour 1/8 tsp baking powder pinch of salt pinch of ground cloves

Streusel: 1 tbsp butter 2 tbsp flour 1 tbsp brown sugar 1/4 tsp cinnamon

Directions:

In a mug soften 1 tbsp of butter in microwave, about 5 seconds. You don’t want it melted, just soft. Stir in 2 tbsp of sugar and mix until well incorporated. Stir in pumpkin, vanilla (just a tiny bit, we’re talking drops), flour, baking powder, and pinch of salt and cloves; stirring until just combined. Use the back of your spoon to smooth it out in the bottom of the mug.

Want struesel? Of course you do! In a separate, small bowl, combine 1 tbsp of butter, 2 tbsp of flour, 1 tbsp of brown sugar, and 1/4 tsp cinnamon. Use your fingers to to pinch the butter and mix it in with the other ingredients. When it starts to look like lumpy sand (appetizing, eh?) and all ingredients are combined, pour on top of cake batter in mug.

Cook in the microwave for 50-80 seconds depending on your microwave. At 1 minute, my microwave cooks it perfectly. It will look just barely set on top. You don’t want to overcook it and things tend to get ugly fast in the microwave. I suggest cooking it 50 seconds, and then in 10 second intervals checking after each interval until done. Eat while it’s still warm. Once it cools off, it tends to lose some of it’s magic!

http://www.somewhatsimple.com/pumpkin-coffee-cake-in-a-mug/

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The Meals in a Mug blog team. (Sam is there, he is just wearing his invisibility cloak)