6 Brilliant Mug Recipes for a Lazy Day

Your favourite coffee mug can be used for much more than brewing a hot cuppa. It turns out that the quintessential ‘mug’ is an excellent kitchen equipment to dish out some of the most delicious snacks and meals that require not much effort and can be ready in minutes. Sounds too good to be true? Well, see for yourself. We’ve come up with six fantastic mug recipes that are drool-worthy and will make you run to the kitchen right now.1. Mug BrownieHere’s a mouth-watering mug recipe to make a decadent chocolate brownie that you won’t be able to resist. This fool-proof recipe has been shared by one of our users. Try it here. 
 _{A decadent brownie that is ready is just two minutes.} 2. Omelette in a MugThis recipe packs all the goodness of eggs, fresh herbs, cheddar cheese and bell peppers in a mug. Enjoy it for lunch, dinner or as a good old breakfast meal. Here's the recipe. 
 _{Enjoy it for lunch, dinner or as a good old breakfast meal.}3. Four Cheese Pasta in a MugThis mug recipe is a dream come true for every cheese lover. It is the quintessential mac and cheese just in a cheesier avatar. Fill half of the mug with macaroni or penne and then add half a cup of water. Place the bowl in the microwave for 2 minutes to cook the pasta al dente. Continue cooking in intervals of two-minutes till the pasta is cooked. Now, add 1/4 cup of milk along 1/2 a cup of cheese and some salt to taste. You can try a combination of Parmesan, Cheddar, Brie and Emmental cheese. You can even add add some chopped leeks, celery and onions. Put it back in the microwave and continue cooking in intervals of 30 seconds, stirring occasionally and gently, for about 1 to 1 and 1/2 minutes. Garnish with herbs like rosemary and thyme and eat immediately. (Also read: 10 Best Pasta Recipes)_{This mug recipe is a dream come true for every cheese lover.}4. Muffin in a MugThis mug recipe is healthier, tastier and faster than your regular muffin recipe. This muffin in a mug can be your reason to eat dessert for breakfast. In a mug, combine 1/4 cup flour, 1/4 cup oatmeal, 1/2 cup carrot, 1/2 cup peeled and grated apples. Fold in one beaten egg and some milk. Add one tablespoon brown sugar or to taste. Sprinkle some flaxseeds and raisins on top and microwave for 50 seconds. Check whether it has been cooked completely or not, else you can microwave for another 50 minutes but not more than 2 minutes. 
 _{This mug recipe is healthier, tastier and faster than your regular muffin recipe.​}5. Egg Fried Rice in a MugThis wholesome one pot meal will be ready in just 3 minutes and is perfect to satisfy a sudden hunger attack. Have some leftover rice? This is the easiest way to use it. Take a cup of cooked rice and layer it with some green peas, chopped beans, chopped carrots, some shredded cabbage and sliced spring onions. Place a cling film on top and poke two holes in it. Then, microwave the mug on high for 1 minute and 15 seconds. In the meanwhile, beat an egg in a bowl and add seasoning as per you taste. You can use soy sauce, vinegar and paprika. Pour the egg mixture all over the rice and stir it gently. Now, cover the mug again with cling film and microwave for 1 minute 20 seconds. Once done, stir it a bit and let it stand for a minute before you dig in. 6. Tofu Scramble This is a lovely tofu scramble is perfect for those who are health conscious. Just bung in some tofu bits, fresh spinach leaves, 1/2 tablespoon soy sauce, 1/2 tablespoon lemon juice, a handful of mushrooms, some salt, pepper and other seasonings - all in a mug and microwave for 1 to 2 minutes. The easiest meal you've ever had to cook. You can enjoy it with some toasted bread. There's a lot more that you can do to experiment with mug recipes. However, be careful about the cook time while using a microwave and stick to the recipe.