2 Quick Microwavable Snacks You Can Make at Home!

2 yummy snacks you can make in the microwave!

Giorgi Nischik, Reporter

Since everyone is stuck in their house, here are 2 recipes that are easy to make at home. They are also fun to make, which can quench your boredom and after you’re done cooking them, your hunger.

Mug Cake Recipe :

  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour

  • ¼ cup white sugar

  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder

  •  ⅛ teaspoon baking soda

  •  ⅛ teaspoon salt

  • 3 tablespoons milk

  •  2 tablespoons canola oil

  •  1 tablespoon water

  • ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract

 

  Directions: Mix flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt in a mug. Then add the milk, canola oil, water, and vanilla extract. Mix until all combined. Then, microwave for 1 minute and 45 seconds.

 

Mug Pizza Recipe:

  •  4 tablespoons of all-purpose flour,

  • ⅛ teaspoon baking powder,

  •  1/16 teaspoon baking soda,

  • ⅛ teaspoon salt,

  • 3 tablespoons milk,

  •  1 tablespoon olive oil,

  •  1 tablespoon marinara sauce,

  • 1 generous tablespoon shredded mozzarella,

  •  (optional) 5 mini pepperoni,

  • (optional) ½ teaspoon dried Italian herbs (basil or oregano).

 

Directions: Mix the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together in a microwavable mug. Add in milk and oil and mix together. Spoon on the marinara sauce around the surface of the batter. Sprinkle on cheese, pepperoni, and dried herbs. Microwave 1 minute and 20 seconds or until it rises and the toppings are bubbling.

 

 Remember: Wash your hands regularly, stay at home, social distance, keep your mind and body active, and stay safe!

 

Works Cited

bakes, Safina. “Microwave Chocolate Mug Cake.” Allrecipes, www.allrecipes.com/recipe/241038/microwave-chocolate-mug-cake/.

Stafford, Gemma. “Microwave Mug Pizza Recipe (with Video): Bigger Bolder Baking.” Gemma’s Bigger Bolder Baking, 11 Nov. 2019, www.biggerbolderbaking.com/microwave-mug-pizza/.