Description
Midnight cravings meet their match with this Peanut Butter Brownie in a Mug, a quick chocolate-peanut indulgence ready in minutes. Creamy peanut butter swirls through rich chocolate, creating a single-serve dessert that satisfies without complicated kitchen work.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients:
- 4 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 3 tbsp cocoa powder
- 3 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
Wet Ingredients:
- 3 tbsp milk
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Peanut Butter Components:
- 2 tbsp peanut butter
- 1 tbsp peanut butter chips
- 1 tsp chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Gather all dry ingredients in a microwave-safe mug, whisking flour, cocoa powder, sugar, and baking powder until uniformly combined.
- Create a small well in the center of the dry mixture, then pour in milk, vegetable oil, egg, and vanilla extract.
- Vigorously mix all ingredients with a fork until the batter becomes smooth and free of lumps, ensuring complete incorporation.
- Drizzle peanut butter across the surface of the batter, using a knife or spoon to create delicate swirls throughout the mixture.
- Sprinkle peanut butter chips and optional chocolate chips on top of the batter, distributing them evenly.
- Microwave the mug on high power for 60-90 seconds, watching carefully to prevent overcooking. The brownie is done when it rises slightly and appears set in the center.
- Allow the mug brownie to rest for 1-2 minutes after microwaving, as it will continue to set and develop a richer texture.
- Serve warm, optionally garnishing with an extra dollop of peanut butter or a sprinkle of chocolate chips for added indulgence.
Notes
- Swirl peanut butter delicately to create beautiful marbled patterns, ensuring even distribution without overmixing the batter.
- Check microwave power carefully since wattages vary, start with 60 seconds and add incremental time to prevent dry or rubbery texture.
- Substitute dairy milk with almond, oat, or coconut milk for lactose-free versions, maintaining the same liquid measurement ratio.
- Replace egg with mashed banana or applesauce for vegan alternative, which adds moisture and helps bind ingredients similarly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1-2 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Microwaving
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 41 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg