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5-Min Fudgy Brownies

Microwave magic: butter, cocoa, sugar, and egg melt into a molten chocolate cake in one mug. Rich, fudgy, ready to eat straight from the bowl in under 5 minutes.

Total time
5 min
Servings
1
Calories
380
Protein
6g
5-Min Fudgy Brownies
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Add butter and cocoa powder to a microwave-safe mug. Microwave 30 seconds until melted.

  2. Step 2

    Stir in sugar, egg, flour, vanilla, and a pinch of salt until no lumps remain.

  3. Step 3

    Microwave the batter 90 seconds until the top looks set but the center still jiggles slightly.

  4. Step 4

    Let cool 30 seconds, then eat straight from the mug with a spoon.

Tools you’ll need

  • microwave-safe mug (8–12 oz)
  • spoon

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