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Craving a little snack at work or at home? Instead of munching on that addictive bag of chips, we recommend whipping up a Peanut Butter or Nutella mug cake in less than 5 minutes.
Here's a step-by-step tutorial on how to create your very own snack in a mug with a few simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions.
How to make a Peanut Butter Mug Cake:Ingredients:
1 Microwavable mug
4 tblsp All-purpose flour
1/4 tsp Baking powder
2 tblsp Granulated/white sugar
3 tblsp Peanut butter
4 tblsp milk
Step One:
Add 4 tablespoons of all-purpose flour
Step Two:
Add ¼ teaspoons of baking powder
Step Three:
Add 2 tablespoons of white sugar
Step Four:
Add 3 tablespoons of peanut butter
Step Five:
Add 4 tablespoons of milk
Step Six:
Mix well.
Step Seven:
Put in microwave for 80 seconds. Take it out and enjoy!
If you prefer a savoury snack instead, why not make an Egg, Bacon and Cheese in a Mug?
How to make an Egg, Bacon and Cheese in a Mug:Ingredients:
2 Eggs
1 Microwavable Mug
Bacon bits
Mozzarella cheese (shredded)
Milk
Salt & Pepper
Spring onion or chives
Step One:
Coat the inner side of your mug with butter
Step Two:
Crack two eggs in then beat evenly
Step Three:
Add about 1 tablespoon of milk
Step Four:
Add in the cheese and bacon bits (as much as you like) and mix it
Step Five:
Put it in the microwave for 90 seconds
Step Six:
Garnish with spring onions, pepper and more cheese & bacon bits (if you want). Enjoy!
There are many variations to these mug snacks and you can personalize your own perfect mug snack. For example, you can replace peanut butter with Nutella or add sausages and ham instead to your egg mug.
Be creative and tell us what delicious combinations you've come up with!
Written by Cheryl Chong
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