Microwave Mug Brownie Recipe

Published on
April 28th 2022
Last updated on March 20th 2024
Sarah Leadon

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Brownies are sinfully delightful. Interestingly enough, brownies were created by Bertha Palmer in the 19th century in the Palmer House Kitchen. Brownies made their debut at the Columbian Exposition World's Fair in 1893. A century later, brownies are still a popular treat and will probably be around for centuries to come. Drawing from this inspiration, we decided to develop a healthy microwave mug brownie that is naturally gluten-free, vegan, and keto. This decadent microwave mug brownie is just enough for one person, so you won't be tempted to finish off an entire pan of brownies. 
 

How Long Should Brownies Be Cooked?

If you are baking the brownies in the oven, it will take about 20-25 minutes. The brownies will still wobble slightly in the middle. However, the brownies will continue to cook once you take them out of the oven. In contrast, if you are making a mug brownie in the microwave, I recommend cooking it between 1 minute and 20 seconds to 30 seconds. 
 

How Do You Reheat Cold Brownies?

The quickest way to reheat cold brownies is by using the microwave. The reheating time will depend on how complex the brownies are and how warm you want them to be. Place the brownie onto a microwave-safe plate and heat it in the microwave in 20-30 second bursts, gently pressing the brownie in between each shot to test for softness and temperature. Once the brownie is to your desired level of warmth, enjoy! 
 

Alternatively, you can also reheat the brownie in the oven. This is the best option if you are trying to recreate that freshly baked brownie texture or reheating an entire pan of uncut brownies. To reheat the brownies in the oven, preheat the oven to 350 °F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent the brownies from sticking, and place the brownies onto the pan. Heat the brownies in the oven for 10-15 minutes until they are warm. 
 

How Do You Know If Brownies Are Undercooked?

The crumbs will tell you whether or not your brownies are undercooked. Uncooked brownie batter has a glossy sheen. On the other hand, cooked brownies will have a duller color. If the crumbs look polished, the brownies are not finished cooking, but if the crumbs have dark, matte paint! 
 

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Author: Sarah Leadon
Rate
Average: 5 (2 votes)
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
2 mins
Total Time
7 mins
Serves
1 person

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
     

  • 2 teaspoons Unsweetened Dutch-Processed Cocoa Powder (you can use regular cocoa powder, just make sure it is unsweetened)
     

  • 3 tablespoons Almond Flour

     

  • 2 tablespoons Sugar-Free Sweetener 
     

  • 1/4 teaspoon Baking Powder
     

  • 1/8 teaspoon Fine Sea Salt
     

  • 1 tablespoon Almond Butter 
     

  • 3 tablespoons Almond Milk 
     

  • 1/2 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract
     

  • 1 tablespoon Stevia Chocolate Chips (If not available, use keto and vegan Chocolate chips)

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Instructions

Whisk all ingredients except the chocolate chips in a mug. 
 

Add the chocolate chips on top of the brownie mug cake. 
 

Heat it in the microwave for 1 minute and 20 seconds. If the brownie is undercooked, heat it for an additional 10 seconds in the microwave.
 

Let the mug brownie sit for 1 minute before serving.

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Sarah Leadon

Delve into the fusion of food and mood with Sarah. Discover the emotional journey within each recipe. Beyond the kitchen, she's an avid reader and music lover, lost in the rhythms of life.

More posts by Sarah Leadon