Cinnamon Roll in a Mug

Cinnamon Roll in a Mug

AUTHOR: AMANDA RETTKE

INGREDIENTS

DOUGH

1½ tablespoons salted butter, melted (set aside)

½ cup all-purpose flour

½ teaspoon baking powder

2 tablespoons granulated sugar

3 tablespoons milk, I prefer whole milk

½ teaspoon vanilla

FILLING

1 tablespoon butter

2 tablespoons brown sugar

½ teaspoon cinnamon

GLAZE

⅓ cup confectioners' sugar

1 tablespoon milk, (can also use heavy cream)

INSTRUCTIONS

DOUGH

Add the flour, baking powder, granulated sugar, milk, vanilla, and melted butter to a small bowl and stir until combined.

One the dough is solid, drop onto a clean and slightly floured surface.

Use your hands to flatten dough into a rectangle .

FILLING

In a small bowl, melt the butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon for about 1 minute. (Depending on how cold your butter is.) Stir well.

ASSEMBLY

Pour filling over dough rectangle and then roll up into a cinnamon roll shape.

Place roll into mug (I prefer to use a standard size mug, nothing too wide). Make sure your mug is sprayed with non-stick spray or greased.

Heat roll in microwave for 90 seconds. If the dough appears WET on top, it may need to heat for a few more seconds. (10 second increments.) If the dough appears dry the cinnamon roll is done. You can also test with a toothpick.

GLAZE

Stir confectioners sugar and milk together in a bowl until smooth.

Pour over warm cinnamon roll in the mug or invert the roll onto a plate and pour glaze over top.

SKINNY 3-2-1 MICROWAVE MUG CAKE

Found https://simple-nourished-living.com/weight-watchers-3-2-1-microwave-mug-cake/

You’ll need a box of angel food cake mix and a box of another cake mix of your choice. Since I love chocolate I chose Devil’s food. But you can use whatever flavor you like best.

Whisking together the cake mixes in a large clear bowl with a balloon whisk Whisk the two dry mixes together until they are free of lumps and well combined. You now have enough “321 cake mix” for about 31 little microwave mug cakes.

STEP 1 Low calorie 3-2-1 cake mix in a plastic ziploc bag with label with instructions Store your 3-2-1 microwave cake mix in an airtight container. I prefer a one gallon zipper lock plastic bag. Be sure to label your container with what it is and the instructions so you are ready the next time a cake craving strikes.

STEP 2 – MAKING A 3-2-1 MICROWAVE MUG CAKE
You’ll need a mug that holds at least 10 ounces, measuring spoons, nonstick cooking spray and your dry 3-2-1 cake mix. Coat you mug with nonstick spray. Then add to it 3 level tablespoons of dry cake mix and 2 level tablespoons of water.

Stir together with a fork (which acts like a little whisk) until the mixture is well combined. It will bubble up which is fine. Microwave your mug cake for approximately one (1) minute and voila – you have cake! The actual time will vary a little depending on the wattage of your microwave. My microwave is 900 watts and takes 50-60 seconds. If your microwave has higher wattage set your time for a little less.

 Granted this little microwave cake is not the prettiest thing on the planet but it tastes yummy, especially when it is still warm. You can eat it right from the mug.

Or turn it out onto a plate and pretty it up with a dusting of powdered sugar and dollop of canned whipped topping.

 SKINNY 3-2-1 MICROWAVE MUG CAKE VARIATION IDEAS

And of course this is the perfect recipe for exploring your kitchen creativity by playing with different cake mix flavors, additions and/or accompaniments.

 Use any flavor of cake mix you prefer: chocolate, white, yellow, lemon, spice, funfetti, spice, carrot, strawberry, etc.

Try adding 2 to 3 teaspoons of any of the following additions to the cake batter before cooking: miniature chocolate chips, finely chopped dried fruit, finely chopped nuts, sprinkles.

Top with a dollop of light whipped topping.

Make a Molten Cake by placing a small piece of chocolate in the middle of the cake before microwaving.

Make a Caramel Apple Cake by adding a little bit of chopped dried apple to the cake before microwaving and then after it’s baked top with a drizzle of caramel sauce.

Make a Cranberry Orange Nut Cake into yellow or white 3-2-1 cake mix by stirring in chopped nuts, dried cranberries and orange zest before microwaving.

Top your favorite cake with fruit and whipped cream for a light and tasty “shortcake.”

Drizzle finished cake with chocolate or caramel sauce.

Spread with thin layer of your favorite icing or chocolate hazelnut spread.

 TIPS FOR MAKING THIS LOW CALORIE MICROWAVE MUG CAKE

Be sure your mug is big enough to accommodate the mixture and allow it to bubble up during cooking. I use a 10 ounce mug with good results.

Be sure to spray your mug with nonstick spray to prevent your cake from sticking. Stir the water and cake mix together really well so that the mixture is smooth. The angel food cake mix will cause it to bubble which is fine.

Your cake may take less than or more than one minute depending on the wattage of your microwave. This little cake cooks in 50 to 60 seconds in my microwave, which is 900 watts.

If your wattage is higher, set it for less time. Enjoy right from the mug or allow to cool for a couple of minutes and then turn out onto a bowl or plate. This cake isn’t the prettiest dessert on the planet, but it tastes yummy warm from the microwave.

Easy Microwave Cheddar Biscuit In A Mug Recipe (like Red Lobster!)

Found https://www.instrupix.com/2-minute-cheddar-bay-biscuit-in-a-mug/
The easiest comfort food you will ever make.
 Servings: 1

Ingredients
5 tbsp all purpose flour
1/2 tsp baking powder
1 tbsp cold butter
4 tbsp milk (I use 2%)
1/2 tsp parsley flakes
1/4 tsp garlic salt (double if you don't have Old Bay seasoning on hand)
1/4 tsp old bay seasoning (very small tsp)
3-4 tbsp grated cheddar cheese

Instructions
In a small mug or bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, parsley, garlic salt, and old bay seasoning. Next, chop the butter into small pieces and mash it into the flour mixture with a fork. This will make the flour look crumbly.

Once the butter is mixed in well, add the milk and stir until a batter forms. Gently mix in the grated cheddar cheese. Add a few extra pieces to the top of the batter if you'd like. Microwave for up to 2 minutes. My microwave is 1200 watts and cooks this perfectly in 1:40 seconds. Start with less time, and cook for longer if needed.

 Enjoy immediately! 🙂 Recipe Notes Feel free to season to your own liking, and if you don't have Old Bay seasoning on hand, this microwave biscuit is just as good with a little extra garlic salt in it's place. You can also add black pepper, cayenne or herbs to suite your taste.

Mug Meals - 3-minute Omelette In A Mug and More Mug Meals

Found here https://tasty.co/recipe/microwave-3-minute-omelette-in-a-mug

Ingredients
for 1 serving

2 eggs
½ bell pepper, diced
2 slices ham, diced
¼ cup  fresh spinach
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste

Preparation
Combine all ingredients in a microwaveable mug.
Cook for 2-3 minutes, making sure the egg doesn’t bubble over. Stir halfway through the cooking process.
Enjoy!

More mug meals
https://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/1076271/meals-in-a-mug/

Sloppy Joe with Pork in a Mug

Found in Mug Meals by Dina Cheney

1 c (about 6 oz) cooked ground pork
3 T ketchup
3 T thinly sliced trimmed scallions
1 T yellow mustard
1/2 t Kosher salt
1 whole wheat burger bun toasted

In a small bowl stir together all ingredients except bun

Cover and microwave until hot about 2 minutes. Spoon onto bun.

The 5 Minute Cheesecake in a Mug

The 5 Minute Cheesecake in a Mug
Found https://www.notquitenigella.com/2009/10/14/the-five-minute-cheesecake-in-a-mug/
Quantities are per mug or cup

2  1/2 tablespoons icing sugar
2 1/2 tablespoons low fat cream cheese
2 tablespoons light sour cream
1 tablespoon lemon juice
a small handful fresh or frozen raspberries or blueberries
1/2 egg beaten well
1 biscuit in a zip lock bag to crush -I used an Anzac Cookie

Step 1 - In a bowl, mix cream cheese, sour cream, egg, icing sugar and whisk well until very smooth (as pictured). Add lemon juice and raspberries.

Step 2 - Spoon into cup or mug and place on a plate in the microwave. Microwave for 1 minute on medium. Once done, check it for doneness (it shouldn't be cooked). Microwave for 45 seconds on medium again. Jiggle it gently, the centre should be slightly wobbly and it will firm up once refrigerated. If it's still liquidey give it another 30 seconds on 50% power.

Step 3 - Bash the cookie in the ziplock bag with a rolling pin (this is great therapy if someone is proving particularly annoying). Sprinkle the bashed up cookie crumbs on top of the cheesecake.

Step 4 - Place cooled cheesecake in the fridge for a couple of hours. When cold and set, eat greedily and smugly knowing that this only took you 5 minutes to cook it and it is low fat.

Mug Meals - Sausage and Biscuit Crumble

Found in Mug Meals by Dina Cheney

Nonstick cooking spray
1 c chopped biscuit (about 1)
1/2 c chopped browned chicken apple breakfast sausage (about 4 small links)
2 T shredded cheddar cheese
1 T milk
1 T minced fresh chives
1 large egg
4 grinds black pepper

Grease the inside of a 16 oz mug with cooking spray
Mix ingredients in a small bowl, pour into the mug, cover, and microwave until the egg is cooked through, about 2 minutes.

Mug Cake -Orange Marmalade Sponge Cake

From “Mug Meals” by Dina Cheney

"This gorgeous cake would be ideal crowned with whipped topping or homemade whipped cream. Add a dollop of marmalade, too; warm slightly and drizzle over the top."

Nonstick cooking spray
1 large egg
3 T honey
3 T vegetable oil
1/2 t orange zest
1/4 c AP flour
1/4 t baking soda
1/4 t baking powder
1/8 t kosher salt
1 T orange marmalade, plus more if desired

Spray the inside of a 16 oz mug with cooking spray.

In a small to medium bowl, whisk egg, honey, oil, and zest until smooth.

In a small bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Mix dry into wet ingredients until smooth. Spoon marmalade into mug, pour the batter on top.

Cover and microwave until the cake is cooked through, about 2 minutes. Carefully invert onto a plate so the marmalade side is facing up. If desired, drizzle with more marmalade.

The Magical Orange and Almond Mug Cake in Less Than 10 Minutes!

The Magical Orange and Almond Mug Cake in Less Than 10 Minutes!
An Original Recipe by Lorraine Elliott/Not Quite Nigella
Found here: https://www.notquitenigella.com/2016/03/07/orange-flourless-microwave-mug-cake/

Preparation time: 4 minutes

Cooking time: 6 minutes

Makes 1 mug cake

1/2 orange, seeds removed
1 egg, at room temperature
6 tablespoons almond meal/ground almonds
2 tablespoons caster or superfine sugar
1/4 teaspoon baking powder

Step 1 - Place the half orange (skin and all but remove the stem end) in a bowl and cover with water. Cover with a plate or cling film and microwave on high for 4 minutes. Drain the water and allow to cool for a minute.

Step 2 - Place the orange in a food processor and process until fine and liquid so there are no large chunks of skin. Add the egg and process for a few seconds, then add the almond meal, sugar and baking powder and process for a few seconds until it becomes a batter (less than 10 seconds).

Step 3 - Spoon into a cup filling 3/4 of the way up. Place on a plate (in case of overspill). Microwave for 1 minutes 20 seconds. Serve with a teaspoon of sour cream or yogurt. Any eggy smell will dissipate upon cooling.

Morning Glory Muffin in a Mug

Found in Mug Meals by Dina Cheney

Ingredients for 1 serving

Nonstick cooking spray

1/4 c plus 1 T AP flour

1/2 baking powder

1/4 teaspoon cinnamon

1/8 teaspoon kosher salt

3 tablespoon maple syrup

2 T packed finely grated carrots (about  2/3 medium carrot)

2 T packed canned crushed pineapple in juice, drained

2 T vegetable oil

1 large egg

1 T finely chopped raisins

1 T shredded sweetened coconut

1 T finely chopped pecans (about 5)


Preparation

Spray inside of 16 oz mug

Combine dry ingredients in a bowl with a fork.In a small to medium bowl whisk together wet ingredients. Add dry to wet ingredients, mix till just incorporated. (Do not overmix.) Pour into the mug.

Cover and microwave until cooked through in the center, about 2-1/2 minutes. Sprinkle with the nuts or invert on a plate first and then sprinkle with the nuts.

Enjoy!

Chicken Sausage and Biscuit Mug Meal

Found in Mug Meals by Dina Cheney

1 burger bun or biscuit

2 chicken apple breakfast  sausages (about 1 1.2 oz total), each cut into 4 1/2 inch pieces (heaping 1/4 cup

2 T shredded cheddar cheese

1 t maple syrup

2 t milk

Minced fresh chives or scallions sliced thin (optional)

Place one bun half in the bottom of a 12-ounce mug. Top with half of sausage, cheese, maple syrup, and milk Repeat the layers one more time.

Cover and microwave until the cheese is melted, about 3 minutes. Garnish with chives or scallions.

Eggs Florentine in a Mug

Found in Mug Meals by Dina Cheney


Nonstick cooking spray

1 c fresh spinach, washed and patted dry, coarsely chopped

1/4 c milk

1/4 tsp and a pinch of Kosher salt

1/8 t nutmeg

1/8 t crushed red pepper flakes

1 large egg

1 to 2 slices toasted country bread

1 t extra-virgin olive oil



Grease the inside of a 12 oz mug with cooking spray

Mix next 5 ingredients in a small bowl, pour into the mug, crack the egg, sprinkle with pinch of salt.

Cover, and microwave until the egg is cooked through, about 2 to 3 minutes.

Transfer toast to a plate. Carefully remove the spinach - egg mixture on top of the toast.

Discard excess liquid in bottom of the mug. Drizzle with oil.

More Egg Mugs from Hungry Girl

Found here http://www.hungry-girl.com/newsletters/raw/1256-shes-got-eggs-and-she-knows-how-to-use-them

Get ready, AM chewers. We're giving you a basic egg-scramble recipe (no pan or spatula needed!) and five SIMPLE ways to change it up.
The Easiest Egg Breakfast Ever...

The Egg Mug Classic
Entire recipe: 125 calories, 1.5g total fat (1g sat fat), 547mg sodium, 3.5g carbs, 0g fiber, 2.5g sugars, 20g protein -- PointsPlus® value 3* -- SmartPoints® value 2*

Ingredients:
3/4 cup fat-free liquid egg substitute (like Egg Beaters Original)
1 wedge The Laughing Cow Light Creamy Swiss cheese

Directions:
In a large microwave-safe mug sprayed with nonstick spray, microwave egg substitute for 1 1/2 minutes. 

Mix in cheese wedge, breaking it into pieces. Microwave for 1 minute, or until set. Stir and enjoy!

MAKES 1 SERVING
And Now, Variations on a Theme...

Egg Mug Florentine
Entire recipe: 107 calories, 2g total fat (1g sat fat), 575mg sodium, 5g carbs, <0 --="" .5g="" 15g="" 2.5g="" 2="" fiber="" p="" pointsplus="" protein="" smartpoints="" sugars="" value="">
Ingredients:
1/2 cup fat-free liquid egg substitute (like Egg Beaters Original)
One wedge The Laughing Cow Light Creamy Swiss cheese, cut into pieces
1/2 cup chopped fresh spinach
1 tsp. Dijonnaise
1 tsp. plain fat-free yogurt
Squirt of lemon juice

Directions:
To make your sauce, stir to combine Dijonnaise, yogurt, and lemon juice in a small dish. Set aside.

Spray a large microwave-safe mug lightly with nonstick spray. Add just the spinach and microwave for 30 seconds. Blot excess liquid from spinach. Add egg substitute and cheese and stir. Microwave for about a minute. Stir gently, and then microwave for another 30 - 45 seconds, until scramble is just set. Stir, top with sauce, and enjoy!

MAKES 1 SERVING


Egg Mug Burger-rama
Entire recipe: 175 calories, 0.5g total fat (0g sat fat), 995mg sodium, 14g carbs, 4g fiber, 6g sugars, 30g protein -- PointsPlus® value 4* -- SmartPoints® value 3*


Ingredients:
1/2 cup fat-free liquid egg substitute (like Egg Beaters Original)
One slice fat-free American cheese, chopped
One Boca Original Vegan Veggie/Meatless Burger
1 tbsp. ketchup

Directions:
Microwave Boca patty for 1 minute, and then chop into pieces. Spray a large microwave-safe mug lightly with nonstick spray. Add egg substitute, chopped Boca patty, and cheese, and stir. Microwave for about a minute. Stir gently, and then microwave for another 30 - 45 seconds, until scramble is just set. Stir, top with ketchup, and enjoy!

MAKES 1 SERVING

More Mug Cakes

http://www.stltoday.com/lifestyles/food-and-cooking/cakes-made-in-a-coffee-mug/collection_053e0a90-020d-518d-a03a-2f179ae72e21.html

Mug Meals Bacon And Cheese In A Mug

Found here https://tasty.co/recipe/bacon-and-cheese-in-a-mug

Ingredients
for 1 mug

1 slice bread
1 egg
2 tablespoons  milk
1 pinch cheddar cheese
1 pinch salt
1 pinch pepper
bacon, to taste
tomato, to taste
green onion, minced

Preparation
Slice bread into cubes.
In a bowl, add egg, milk, cheese, salt, and pepper, and mix.
In a microwave-safe mug, place half of the cubed bread and desired amount of bacon and tomato.
Place the rest of the bread and fixins and pour the egg mixture into the mug.
Microwave for 1½ minutes or until egg is fully cooked.
Sprinkle with some green onions.
Enjoy!