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Use a Mug for Every Meal With These 17 Recipes

This article is written by a student writer from the Spoon University at Emerson chapter.

As college students, most of us don’t even have a kitchen. Every other floor in my building had a common room with a stove that worked – sometimes. But when the stove wasn’t working, we could always count on having a functioning microwave, which is really all a college student needs. Check out these recipes that only require a microwave and mug for you to eat all day long.

1. French Toast

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Photo by Rebecca Siminov

Gone are the days of needing a pan for french toast, thanks to this super sweet morning treat.

2. Breakfast Fried Rice

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Photo by Katherine Baker

This delicious breakfast is protein-packed and a perfect way to start the day.

3. Coffee Mug Cake

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Photo by Emma Weir

Who says coffee cake isn’t for breakfast?

4. Blackberry Crumble Muffin

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Photo by Lauren Gong

Craving a muffin? Check out this sweet and fruity treat.

5. Egg Scramble

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Photo by Parisa Saraya

This hearty egg scramble can keep you going all morning long.

6. Cinnamon Roll Oatmeal Souffle

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Photo by Emily Hu

All the goodness of a cinnamon roll, all the healthiness of oatmeal, all in one mug.

7. Huevos Rancheros

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Photo by Taylor Gibb

This recipe brings you a spicy way to start your morning.

8. Mac ‘n Cheese

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Photo by Alex Weiner

Sick of making Easy Mac? How about making the real thing?

9. Pizza

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Photo by Natsuko Mazany

Say goodbye to late night Dominos and hello to pizza in a mug.

10. Couscous Greek Salad

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Photo by Megan Prendergast

For a fancier dinner in a mug, check out this healthy couscous salad.

11. Cheesy Spaghetti

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Photo by Fei Huang

This spaghetti recipe will make Instant Ramen a thing of the past for your dinners.

12. Oreo Mug Cheesecake

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Photo by Natsuko Mazany

This Oreo cheesecake takes just ten minutes to make which mean you’re just ten minutes from comfort.

13. Pumpkin Spice Mug Cake

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Photo by Case Chun

Keep this pumpkin spice cake recipe stored for the fall, when you can impress all your friends by making a cake so much better than any PSL.

14. Nutella Dark Chocolate Mug Cake

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Photo by Parisa Lofti

Nutella and dark chocolate, married together in this treat and the best part is it’s all for you.

15. Peach Cobbler

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Photo by Cameron Young

Peach cobbler is the ultimate summer dessert and this cobbler-in-a-cup is a great treat for you on those warm summer nights.

16. Chocolate Chip Cookie

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Photo by Christine Chang

Looking for something more classic and comforting? This cookie-in-a-cup is super easy and just for you.

17. Chocolate Chip Matcha Mug Cake

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Photo by Pippa Leigh

If you’re looking for something a little different, check out this matcha mug cake. It’s super sweet and it’s vegan.

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