20 Delicious Tasty Recipes That You Can Make In A Mug

Tell your pots and pans to move over, your mugs are taking their place.

We've all heard of mug cakes, but have you explored other culinary recipes in a mug? No need for pots or pans, all you need is your favorite mug and ingredients. Not only will these recipes satisfy your last-minute cravings, but they will leave behind minimal dishes. Not to mention, these mug recipes take less that two minutes to cook! Don't be shy, try something new.

1. Pizza In A Mug

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Everyone has pizza cravings that hit them at the most inconvenient times. No need for flour or baking soda, just an uncanned biscuit, seasonings, sauce and your favorite pizza toppings. Start off by par-cooking the biscuit, top off with the rest of the ingredients, and finish off in the microwave until the cheese is nice and melty.

Recipe: Pizza In A Mug

2. 3-minute Omelette In A Mug

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If you're always in a morning rush, this is the recipe for you. All you need is the base ingredient which is eggs. You can add the listed omelette fillings like ham, bell peppers, and spinach or you can customize it to your liking. Whisk all the ingredients in a mug, and before you know it your breakfast is ready.

Recipe: 3-minute Omelette In A Mug

3. 4-Minute Mug Cinnamon Rolls

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We've all heard of mug cakes but have you ever tried a cinnamon roll in a mug? If you want to change up your mug cake game, this would be your chance. Not only does it take four minutes to microwave, but the star ingredient, pancake mix, makes the prep time go even faster. This recipe makes two cinnamon rolls, which is also great for sharing.

Recipe: 4-Minute Mug Cinnamon Rolls

4. Chocolate Mug Cake

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Are you new to mug cakes? Maybe you want a fool-proof mug cake recipe that won't disappoint. With just nine pantry ingredients, like flour, sugar, cocoa powder, you can whip this cake up in no time. Before cooking your mug cake in the microwave, top off the batter with chocolate hazelnut spread for that extra special touch.

Recipe: Chocolate Mug Cake

5. Mug Baked Rigatoni

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Pasta has so many personalities, but have you ever seen one in a mug? You'll need to pre-cook your rigatoni, then finish off the dish in a mug. Layer your marinara, cheese, and cooked pasta. Then bake at 400 degrees for 20 minutes. You'll have a perfectly shaped and tasting dinner in no time.

Recipe: Mug Baked Rigatoni

6. Banana Muffin Mug

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Do you have some bananas laying around but you want something other than banana bread? Nothing to this recipe except mixing all the ingredients, and folding in the bananas at the end. Microwave for 90 seconds, and there you have it, a banana dessert that is not banana bread.

Recipe: Banana Muffin Mug

7. Blueberry French Toast In A Mug

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A quick and easy way to make french toast. The hardest part about this recipe is slicing the bread! Nestle some blueberries between the crevasses of the bread, and top with the egg mixture. Like in good mug cake fashion, microwave, and enjoy.

Recipe: Blueberry French Toast In A Mug

8. Birthday Cake Mug Cake

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This birthday cake mug cake is fitting for any occasion. You'll need a larger mug for this because we are celebrating big. With a little flour, sugar, baking powder, vegetable oil, milk and sprinkles, your mug cake will be ready in no time. Top off with some whip cream for more texture.

Recipe: Birthday Cake Mug Cake

9. Chocolate Hazelnut Mug Cakes

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This three ingredient mug cake is going to be the key to your heart. The base of is chocolate hazelnut spread mixed with eggs. Once you've created your base, fold in the flour, and microwave for two minutes.

Recipe: Chocolate Hazelnut Mug Cakes

10. Cookies & Cream Mug Cake

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Are those Oreos in your pantry staring at you but you only have a tiny bit of milk left? Prepare this mug cake with a handful of ingredients like flour, sugar, milk, and other pantry staples. Crush your cookies, fold them into your batter, microwave for 90 seconds, and enjoy!

Recipe: Cookies & Cream Mug Cake

11. Strawberries & Cream Mug Cake

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Pull out those strawberries that you forgot about in the fridge, and make this mug cake. All you need are basic mug cake ingredients, and strawberries. Microwave for 90 seconds and top with some whip cream.

Recipe: Strawberries & Cream Mug Cake

12. Bacon And Cheese In A Mug

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The addition of bread to the bottom of this breakfast mug recipe makes it more heartier than an omelette. Follow the bread by layering the toppings in between the bread, pour over your egg mixture, and pop in the microwave.

Review: Bacon And Cheese In A Mug

13. Blueberry Muffin Mug

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Another breakfast classic or mid afternoon snack that you can whip up in no time. No need for extra dishes either, combine oat flour, baking soda, spices, egg whites, and sweeten with honey in a mug. Don't forget the main ingredient...blueberries. You know the drill, cook in the microwave for 90 seconds, and enjoy.

Recipe: Blueberry Muffin Mug

14. Banana Chocolate In A Mug

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This mug cake is a crossover between French toast and banana bread. You can find the bananas and chocolate chips hiding between the cubed bread. This recipe is finished off by pouring a cocoa egg mixture on top, and microwaved for 90 seconds.

Recipe: Banana Chocolate In A Mug

15. Chocolate Chip Muffin Mug

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A great mug cake for the days you want to have something alongside your coffee but you have no desserts on hand. This muffin mug cake comes together with just six basic muffin ingredients. It's made with oat flour and sweetened naturally with honey. Add as many chocolate chips as you would like, microwave, and finish off your baked muffin with whip cream.

Recipe: Chocolate Chip Muffin Mug

16. Berry Chocolate Mug Cake

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This berry mug cake has a sweet chocolate cake base. The toppings are where the berries come into play. What better combination is there than chocolate cake, berries, and whip cream?

Recipe: Berry Chocolate Mug Cake

17. Vegan Mac ‘N’ Cheese In A Mug

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If you ran out of your stash of microwavable mac and cheese, or you're having nostalgia from your childhood, this vegan pasta recipe is a great alternative. Everything gets cooked inside the mug, even the pasta. The vegan sauce consists of almond milk, vegan butter, nutritional yeast, and salt.

Recipe: Vegan Mac ‘N’ Cheese In A Mug

18. Chocolate Banana Mug Cake

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Chocolate and banana not mixed together, but sandwiched...or should I say caked together? This mug cake has three layers. The bottom and top layer are both made with a chocolate cake batter. The middle layer is a surprise which consists of mashed banana and chocolate chips. Grab a friend because this recipe makes two mug cakes.

Recipe: Chocolate Banana Mug Cake

19. Raspberry Muffin Mug

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This recipe calls for fresh raspberries and raspberry jam. This helps give the muffin more texture, and sweetness. If you don't have raspberries on hand, you can swap them out for another type of berry.

Recipe: Raspberry Muffin Mug

20. Blueberry Mug Muffin

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This recipe looks like a pretty basic blueberry muffin until you look closer. After combining all your regular muffin ingredients, this mug recipe is elevated by a touch of lemon zest. Don't be shy, pop your mug into the microwave and enjoy!

Recipe: Blueberry Mug Muffin

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