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Chocolate coconut mug brownie

February 25, 2015 March 19, 2017 Randi11 comments2010 views

It’s nearing the end of February and even though I have a ton of Netflix left on my list, I’m slowly running out of Netflix accompanying snacks.

Because I love my snacks.

Snacks.

So last night, while Elise and I were having our twice-a-week debate… (Should we order Insomnia? Do we really want to spend the $6 to have it delivered? No… Yes? Insomnia.)

…I remembered a little trick I used to practice in my old apartment that I hadn’t taken advantage of in a while.

Mug brownies!

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I found this recipe with Google and tried it, and it was absolutely perfect, with no modifications needed!

4 tbsp flour
4 tbsp sugar
2 tbsp cocoa Powder
A pinch of salt
1/4 tsp vanilla extract
2 tbsp coconut oil
2 tbsp water

Just mix all of the above in a mug and microwave for a minute to a minute and 20 seconds. Top with chocolate chips, heavy cream, shredded coconut or ice cream!

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Yummm. I’d be lying if I said I didn’t contemplate making this in a bathtub next time instead of a cute Target holiday mug. I chose a coconut oil-based recipe over olive or vegetable oil because I always happen to have coconut oil on hand and it’s delicious!

Have you ever made mug brownies? What do you top yours with? Let me know in the comments!

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11 Comments

  1. Eye See Euphoria says:
    February 26, 2015 at 3:53 pm

    Looks great. Thanks for sharing and check out the Eye Adore series featuring fashion and eyewear.

    Eye See Euphoria | http://eyeseeeuphoria.com/post/eye-adore-aint-no-slouch

    Reply
  2. Jessica ThePyreflies says:
    February 26, 2015 at 7:44 pm

    I haven’t tried a mug brownie before but it sounds delicious and like the perfect snack while watching netflix

    Reply
    1. Randi M. Shaffer says:
      February 27, 2015 at 2:08 pm

      Ahhhh get on that mug brownie grind! Actually on second thought- don’t. They’re kind of addicting and you might be better off. 🙂

      Reply
  3. Carissa Gates says:
    February 27, 2015 at 1:40 pm

    This looks so good! I think I tried making it once in college but it wasn’t enough haha I wanted a whole pan of brownies :p

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    1. Randi M. Shaffer says:
      February 27, 2015 at 2:11 pm

      I am also terrible at moderation, so I totally feel you!

      Reply
  4. Amanda - Small Home Big Start says:
    February 27, 2015 at 7:07 pm

    I’m glad you liked the recipe! Thanks for sharing!

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    1. Randi M. Shaffer says:
      March 2, 2015 at 7:02 pm

      Thanks so much for posting it! If there’s a different way you’d like to be credited for it please let me know. 🙂

      Reply
  5. Elizabeth Murdock says:
    March 1, 2015 at 11:46 am

    That looks so good! xx
    fashionismyfirstlanguage.blogspot,ie

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    1. Randi M. Shaffer says:
      March 2, 2015 at 7:06 pm

      Thanks! So easy too!

      Reply
  6. Caitlin says:
    March 2, 2015 at 3:15 pm

    Shooooot. We should make these when you visit.
    xo, Caitlin
    And Possibly Dinosaurs

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    1. Randi M. Shaffer says:
      March 2, 2015 at 7:08 pm

      Should I get the mugs that are popular on Instagram? Haha.

      Reply

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