Recipe

Cooking a Day's Worth of Meals in a Mug

By Brieanna Miklaucic at Queen's University

Cooking can be hard, especially if you're a university student living in a dorm. We've all been in that situation where cooking a proper meal can seem daunting, and if you're living the residence life, cafeteria food does not always seem appealing. Mug meals have thereby become essential. 

To make these mug recipes, all you need is a couple minutes, a mug, a few ingredients, and a microwave. The only thing better than being able to cook in a mug is being able to cook every meal in a mug: breakfast, lunch, dinner, and of course, dessert. 

French Toast In a Mug

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 min 30 secs
  • Total Time: 6 mins 30 secs
  • Servings: 1
Ingredients
  • 2 slices bread cut/ripped into cubes
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • Vanilla

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Step 1

Melt butter in the mug in the microwave for about 30 seconds.

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Step 2

Mix in the milk, cinnamon, sugar, egg and a splash of vanilla. Add in the bread crumbs until all are soaked thoroughly.

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Step 3

Microwave for about 90 seconds, add maple syrup and enjoy!

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2-Minute Mug Omelette

  • Prep Time: 2 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 min 30 secs
  • Total Time: 3 mins 30 secs
  • Servings: 1
Ingredients
  • 2 eggs
  • Butter or Cooking Spray
  • Milk
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • Extras such as cheese vegetables or anything else!

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Step 1

Crack the eggs into the mug and add milk. Whisk together.

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Step 2

Add in desired amount of cheese, vegetables, and whatever else you'd like. Some great combinations include feta and spinach, marble cheese and bacon, tomatoes and extra old, and so many more!

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Step 3

Microwave for 90 seconds and enjoy.

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Mug Pizza

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 2 mins
  • Total Time: 7 mins
  • Servings: 1
Ingredients
  • 4 tablespoons flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • Salt
  • 3 tablespoons milk
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon marinara sauce
  • 1 tablespoon mozzarella cheese

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Step 1

Mix flour, salt and baking soda together.

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Step 2

Add in milk and olive oil and combine.

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Step 3

Pour marinara sauce on top of the dough.

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Step 4

Sprinkle the cheese on top.

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Step 5

Microwave for 1.5 to 2 minutes.

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Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Mug Cookie

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 secs
  • Total Time: 5 mins 45 secs
  • Servings: 1
Ingredients
  • 1.5 Tablespoons peanut butter
  • 5 Tablespoons butter
  • 1 Tablespoon brown sugar firmly packed
  • 1 Tablespoon white sugar
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 3 Tablespoons flour
  • 1-2 drops vanilla
  • Milk chocolate chips

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Step 1

Put the butter and peanut butter in the mug and microwave for intervals of 15 seconds in the microwave until melted.

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Step 2

Add the brown sugar, white sugar and vanilla. Mix thoroughly.

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Step 3

Add the egg yolk.

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Step 4

Add the flour.

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Step 5

Mix in chocolate chips to the desired amount.

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Step 6

Microwave for 45 seconds, checking for doughiness after 30 seconds. Enjoy!

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And there you have it, a day's worth of meals all created in a mug in just a few minutes. Cooking doesn't have to be a time-consuming and wasteful task. You can make small portions in just a few minutes for those days that you really don't have the time to cook. It's easy to do, tastes great, and saves on doing too many dishes.