Here’s a super quick homemade dessert you can make in just 5 minutes — no baking required, delicious, and perfect for when you need a sweet treat fast 🍫🍓
🍨 5-Minute No-Bake Mug Dessert
🧾 Ingredients (1 serving)
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3 Tbsp all-purpose flour (or almond flour for keto)
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2 Tbsp sugar (or sweetener of choice)
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1 Tbsp cocoa powder (optional for chocolate version)
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3 Tbsp milk (dairy or non-dairy)
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1 Tbsp butter, melted
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¼ tsp vanilla extract
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Pinch of salt
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Optional toppings: chocolate chips, berries, whipped cream, or nuts
🔪 Instructions
1️⃣ Mix Ingredients
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In a microwave-safe mug, combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, and a pinch of salt.
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Stir in milk, melted butter, and vanilla until smooth.
2️⃣ Microwave
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Microwave on high for 60–90 seconds (watch carefully — cooking time varies by microwave).
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The dessert should rise slightly and be set but still soft in the center.
3️⃣ Add Toppings & Serve
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Sprinkle chocolate chips, berries, or nuts on top.
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Enjoy warm straight from the mug!
🟢 Tips
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Check doneness: start with 60 seconds and add 10–15 second intervals if needed to avoid overcooking.
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Flavor variations: add cinnamon, peanut butter, or a few drops of peppermint extract.
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Make it creamy: stir in a teaspoon of cream cheese or Nutella before microwaving.
🔁 Variations
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Berry Mug Cake: fold in 2–3 fresh or frozen berries before microwaving.
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Keto Version: use almond flour + erythritol + cocoa powder + unsweetened almond milk.
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Caramel Delight: drizzle with caramel sauce or peanut butter after cooking.
If you want, I can make a “5-minute gourmet dessert” recipe using just 3 ingredients, no flour needed, that tastes like a bakery treat.