This Vegan Brownie In A Mug is the perfect way to beat those midnight chocolate cravings and satisfy your sweet tooth quickly. The soft, fudgy brownie is nice and handy in a mug, and topped with some semi-melted chocolate chips for that extra chocolate flavor.

vegan brownie in a mug

Why You’ll Love This Mug Brownie

  • Comforting: I’m not so much about mug cakes and mug recipes but this microwave brownie in a mug has my heart!
  • Tasty: It is the perfect simple and classic chocolate brownie, that will satisfy any chocolate craving in minutes.
  • Vegan: Plus, it is vegan, which means you can also make these when you’re hosting a little movie night or a sleepover at your home

Recipe Ingredients

You’ll need just a few simple ingredients to make this vegan brownie in a mug.

  • All Purpose Flour: Serves as the main structure for the brownie, giving it shape and form.
  • Cane Sugar: Sweetens the brownie, enhancing its overall taste.
  • Cocoa Powder: Provides the intense chocolate flavor that defines a brownie.
  • Vegan Mini Chocolate Chips: Add extra pockets of melty chocolate goodness.
  • Soy Milk: Acts as a vegan liquid, contributing to the batter’s consistency.
  • Vegetable Oil: Ensures the brownie stays moist and rich in texture.
  • Vanilla Extract: Adds a subtle depth of flavor, complementing the chocolate.
  • Baking Powder: Helps the brownie rise, creating a fluffy texture.
  • Salt: Balances the sweetness and enhances the chocolate flavor.
Vegan Brownie Ingredients

Brownie Variations

You can try lots of different variations to the brownie mug cake recipe.

You can also make a dark chocolate version of this brownie in a mug recipe by using dark chocolate chips instead of the regular ones.

Instead of the vegan chocolate chips, you can use peanut butter chips or some caramel chips into the mix.

Another great idea is to add some chopped walnuts into the brownie mixture.

How To Make Brownie In A Mug

Once you have your ingredients ready, here’s what you’ll need to do to make the fudgy mug brownie.

vegan brownie in a mug

Step One: In a 8 to 12 oz mug, add the dry ingredients- all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, salt and sugar. Mix until well combined. Then add the wet ingredients, milk, oil, vanilla extract.

vegan brownie in a mug

Step Two: Mix until well combined. Add the chocolate chips on top. Put in the microwave for 1 minute and 45 seconds, or add a few more seconds, if it still has lots of wetness. Let it cool off for at least one minute. Garnish with a little confectioners sugar, optional.

vegan brownie in a mug

Tips For Making The Perfect Brownie In A Mug

Ready to give this single serving dessert recipe a try? Here are some more tips and tricks to take note of.

  • To add some extra flavor to the microwave mug brownie, you can use brown sugar instead of cane sugar.
  • To get the perfect fudgy brownie, remember not to overcook it. If you let the brownie mug cake microwave for too long, it’ll turn into a tough brownie.
  • Make sure you use a good quality, heavy ceramic mug to make the single serving brownie.
  • To get the perfect gooey brownie in a mug, remember to use a fresh leavening agent and the best quality cocoa powder you can get your hands on.
vegan brownie in a mug
vegan brownie in a mug

What To Serve With Brownie Mug Cake?

  • You can enjoy the vegan brownie mug cake on its own when you’re hit by a brownie craving.
  • If you want to go the extra mile, you can team it up with some vanilla ice cream topped on it, or even just some whipped cream.
  • I also like to drizzle the brownie mug cake with a bit of Caramel Sauce or some extra chocolate sauce if I’m feeling fancy.
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vegan brownie in a mug

Vegan Brownie In A Mug

Satisfy your sweet tooth in minutes with this Vegan Brownie in a Mug! Rich, fudgy, and entirely plant-based, this quick treat is made in the microwave for instant chocolatey goodness.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 1 minute
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Total Time 6 minutes
Serving Size 1 Serving

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp All-purpose flour Good quality all purpose flour is a crucial part of the brownie batter.
  • 1 tbsp Cocoa Powder
  • 1 tbsp Vegetable oil
  • ½ tsp Vanilla extract
  • ½ tsp Baking Powder
  • 1 pinch Salt

Instructions

  • Once you have your ingredients ready, here's what you'll need to do to make the fudgy mug brownie.
  • In a 8 to 12 oz mug, add the dry ingredients- all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, salt and sugar. Mix until well combined.
  • Then add the wet ingredients, milk, oil, vanilla extract. Mix until well combined. Add the chocolate chips on top.
  • Put in the microwave for 1 minute and 45 seconds, or add a few more seconds, if it still has lots of wetness. 
  • Let it cool off for at least one minute. Garnish with a little confectioners sugar, optional.

Nutrition

Calories: 193kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 252mg | Potassium: 95mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 0.4g | Calcium: 126mg | Iron: 2mg

Notes

Ready to give this single-serving dessert recipe a try? Here are some more tips and tricks to take note of.
To add some extra flavor to the microwave mug brownie, you can use brown sugar instead of cane sugar.
To get the perfect fudgy brownie, remember not to overcook it. If you let the brownie mug cake microwave for too long, it’ll turn into a tough brownie.
Make sure you use a good quality, heavy ceramic mug to make the single-serving brownie.
To get the perfect gooey brownie in a mug, remember to use a fresh leavening agent and the best quality cocoa powder you can get your hands on. 
vegan brownie in a mug

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