One-Minute Microwave Brownie

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One-Minute Microwave Brownie â€” When chocolate cravings strike, make this EASY brownie recipe in one bowl, without a mixer, and it’s ready in ONE MINUTE!! Rich, FUDGY, decadent, and accidentally vegan!! (no dairy, no butter, no eggs!)

Microwave Brownie in bowl with scoop of ice cream and two spoons

Easy Microwave Mug Brownie Recipe

I was tempted to call this recipe One-Minute Microwave Brownie For One, but if you have some restraint and self-control you can split it with someone and it becomes For Two

I make it for my daughter and I when a craving for chocolate in the baked and gooey form comes over us and handfuls of chocolate chips or nibbles of chocolate bars from the pantry just won’t do.

There’s something about warm, molten chocolate that is just so satisfying, and when you need your chocolate fix in this fashion and have no patience to wait, this microwave brownie is the recipe to make. 

It’s extremely easy, made in one small bowl without a mixer, and your brownie is ready in one minute, give or take, depending on your microwave’s strength.

microwave mug brownie topped with scoop of ice cream

I have a 2013 recipe for a Fudgy Chocolate Brownie Microwave Mug Cake, and while that recipe is great, there’s an egg involved.

This new mug brownie recipe is egg-free (and dairy-free), which makes it accidentally vegan. That’s great for those of us who like our brownies more along the lines of raw and gooey rather than well cooked.

Not that I haven’t eaten my fair share of raw eggs in cake batter, brownie batter, and cookie dough and am still alive to tell wonderful tales all about those batters and doughs, but I digress.

There’s no baking powder or baking soda in this easy mug brownie recipe, which is great for a few reasons. The texture stays denser and more brownie-like rather than cakey. 

And if you’ve ever ‘baked’ anything in the microwave, you know that things have a tendency to rise and overflow with no warning. That’s less likely to happen with this recipe sans baking powder or soda.

The texture isn’t as densely chewy as typical baked brownies, but ‘beggars can’t be choosers’ is what comes to mind with this recipe. It’s a brownie ready in one minute, it’s warm, decadent, and studded with chocolate chips throughout. Enough said.

chocolate brownie in a mug with ice cream and two spoons

Ingredients for a Microwave Brownie

For this supremely easy single serve brownie recipe, you’ll need:

  • Granulated sugar
  • Cocoa powder
  • Water
  • Vegetable oil
  • Light brown sugar
  • Vanilla extract
  • Salt 
  • All-purpose flour
  • Chocolate chips

No really, that’s it! Just make sure your chocolate chips are vegan if you’re strict about that kind of thing. Most semi-sweet chocolate chips are naturally vegan, but it doesn’t hurt to double check! 

I also like to top my microwave mug brownie with a scoop of ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream, but that’s optional. 

How to Make a Brownie in a Mug

To make a gooey brownie in a mug, simply add all the mug brownie ingredients into a large mug or bowl and stir to combine, making sure not to overmix (otherwise you’ll activate the gluten in the flour and your brownie may become tough).

Microwave the brownie for about 1 minute, or until it’s as set in the center as you’d like. 

Wait a few seconds before diving in, as the brownie in a cup will be piping hot when you first take it out. 

One-Minute Microwave Brownie - When chocolate cravings strike, make this EASY brownie recipe in one bowl, without a mixer, and it's ready in ONE MINUTE!! Rich, FUDGY, decadent, and accidentally vegan!! (no dairy, no butter, no eggs!)

Can I Make This With Gluten-Free Flour? 

I haven’t tried making this microwave brownie recipe with gluten-free flour, but I’ve had readers say it worked out for them!

You may need to play around with this recipe a bit to figure out what works for you. Please leave me a comment if you find a way to make this gluten-free that you like! 

Can I Omit the Chocolate Chips? 

Yes, but they add extra flavor and make the brownie super gooey! You can also try using peanut butter or butterscotch chips, just saying. 

Can I Add Other Mix-Ins?

Sure, why not! Pretty much any baking chip will work, as would chopped nuts or dried fruit. You can add up to 1/3 cup of your favorite mix-ins.

One-Minute Microwave Brownie â€” When chocolate cravings strike, make this EASY brownie recipe in one bowl, without a mixer, and it's ready in ONE MINUTE!! Rich, FUDGY, decadent, and accidentally vegan!! (no dairy, no butter, no eggs!)

How Long Should I Cook a Microwave Brownie?

All microwaves, bowls, ingredients, and preferences for doneness vary, so you will need to experiment with how long it takes to cook given your variables.

I recommend stopping to check at the 45-second mark and going from there in 15-second bursts as necessary.

What Size Mug Should I Use?

This single serve brownie recipe can be made in either a large coffee mug or a bowl. Make sure to choose something that’s large enough as you don’t want the brownie to overflow as it cooks.

Also, it goes without saying that you should use a microwave-safe mug or bowl for this recipe.

One-Minute Microwave Brownie â€” When chocolate cravings strike, make this EASY brownie recipe in one bowl, without a mixer, and it's ready in ONE MINUTE!! Rich, FUDGY, decadent, and accidentally vegan!! (no dairy, no butter, no eggs!)

Tips for Making a Microwave Mug Brownie

  • I stuck to chocolate chips, but you’re welcome to use any baking chip(s) you’d like in this mug brownie recipe. 
  • Since this is a microwave dessert, I recommend enjoying the brownie right away. It doesn’t keep as well at room temperature like regular brownies do.
  • I like to mix all of the ingredients together in the bowl or mug I plan on microwaving the brownie in. That way, I don’t had to dirty any extra dishes. 

One-Minute Microwave Brownie â€” When chocolate cravings strike, make this EASY brownie recipe in one bowl, without a mixer, and it's ready in ONE MINUTE!! Rich, FUDGY, decadent, and accidentally vegan!! (no dairy, no butter, no eggs!)

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One-Minute Microwave Brownie

By Averie Sunshine
When chocolate cravings strike, make this EASY brownie recipe in one bowl, without a mixer, and it’s ready in ONE MINUTE!! Rich, FUDGY, decadent, and accidentally vegan!
Prep Time: 2 minutes
Cook Time: 1 minute
Total Time: 3 minutes
Servings: 1 to 2 servings
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Ingredients  

  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 3 tablespoons unsweetened natural cocoa powder
  • 3 tablespoons water
  • 2 tablespoons canola or vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons light brown sugar, packed
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • pinch salt, to taste
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • â…“ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips*
  • ice cream or whipped topping, optional for serving

Instructions 

  • To a small microwave-safe bowl, add the granulated sugar, cocoa, water, oil, brown sugar, vanilla, salt, and whisk to combine.
  • Add the flour and stir until just combined, don’t overmix.
  • Add the chocolate chips and stir to combine.
  • Cook on high power in the microwave for about 1 minute, or until the brownie is as set in the center as desired. All microwaves, bowls, ingredients, and preferences for doneness vary, so you will need to experiment with how long it takes to cook given your variables. I recommend stopping to check at the 45-second mark and going from there in 15-second bursts as necessary.
  • Optionally add ice cream or whipped topping and serve immediately. Brownie is best warm and fresh.

Notes

*Double check that your chocolate chips are vegan, if you want this recipe to be 100% vegan.

Nutrition

Serving: 1, Calories: 637kcal, Carbohydrates: 87g, Protein: 7g, Fat: 31g, Saturated Fat: 11g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 17g, Cholesterol: 29mg, Sodium: 128mg, Fiber: 4g, Sugar: 66g

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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  1. 5 stars
    I have to watch my sugar intake so I substituted swerve white and brown sugars and I substituted almond flour for white flour. Sugar free chocolate chips, too! It was delicious! (I microwaved intermittently for about 4-5 minutes.)

  2. 5 stars
    I have to watch my sugar intake so I substituted swerve white and brown sugars and I substituted almond flour for white flour. Sugar free chocolate chips, too! It was delicious! (I microwaved intermittently for about 4-5 minutes.)

  3. 5 stars
    I LOVED this recipe. It turned out amazing! I did have to microwave it for about 3 minutes or so, but I paused it in between and persevered. I usually get really nervous about baking things in the microwave, so I was amazed when this turned out delicious. This brownie was gooey, warm, and everything you’d want! Thank you for sharing this recipe! :)

  4. 5 stars
    I LOVED this recipe. It turned out amazing! I did have to microwave it for about 3 minutes or so, but I paused it in between and persevered. I usually get really nervous about baking things in the microwave, so I was amazed when this turned out delicious. This brownie was gooey, warm, and everything you’d want! Thank you for sharing this recipe! :)

    1. I’m so glad to hear that you loved the recipe, and that it worked out so well for you! Anytime someone is cooking some thing in the microwave, it definitely takes a bit of trial and error since all microwaves are different, and the exact type of bowl or dish that you use in the microwave also impacts things, but glad everything worked out great for you!

  5. 1 star
    I made this and it was bubbling in the microwave. I took it out at the one minute mark and it was still liquid. I thought, maybe it’s MY microwave which is the problem, but I put it in for about a minute or so more and it started bubbling and didn’t settle. I think some modifications to the recipe are needed…

  6. 4 stars
    I’ve tried making this recipe several times and I think I’ve finally solved it. I’ve tried mugs and bowls (mugs work better) with varying but similar results – burnt top/sides, raw middle. So today, as I’m giving it one last shot, I decided to add a 1/4 tsp baking soda and a small egg to the batter. And voilà, a perfect mug brownie!!

  7. 4 stars
    I’ve tried making this recipe several times and I think I’ve finally solved it. I’ve tried mugs and bowls (mugs work better) with varying but similar results – burnt top/sides, raw middle. So today, as I’m giving it one last shot, I decided to add a 1/4 tsp baking soda and a small egg to the batter. And voilà, a perfect mug brownie!!

  8. 5 stars
    Good, but…. a *little bit* disappointing. I ended up microwaving it for over 13 minutes, in little time chunks, and it was still kind of goopy, although burnt. I was also stirring it every now and then in the microwave. I’m sure this is a me problem, though, and although it was rich, it still provided a delicious snack and cured my chocolate craving. For this reason I’m still giving this recipe 5 stars.

  9. 5 stars
    Good, but…. a *little bit* disappointing. I ended up microwaving it for over 13 minutes, in little time chunks, and it was still kind of goopy, although burnt. I was also stirring it every now and then in the microwave. I’m sure this is a me problem, though, and although it was rich, it still provided a delicious snack and cured my chocolate craving. For this reason I’m still giving this recipe 5 stars.

    1. Thanks for giving this 5 stars despite it being a little difficult for you. Microwave-able desserts are a tricky area because everyone’s machine + the mug you cook it in vary, and therefore results and overall experience can vary, by a lot sometimes. Thanks for trying the recipe!

  10. 5 stars
    I know this post is almost 3 years old but I just have to comment and tell you that I have lost count of how many times I’ve made this. It’s gotten me through 2 pregnancies 😂 it’s delicious, easy, I always have the ingredients on hand and it never disappoints. There’s a lot of microwave brownie/cake posts on the internet but when I finally discovered this one, there was no looking back.

  11. 5 stars
    I know this post is almost 3 years old but I just have to comment and tell you that I have lost count of how many times I’ve made this. It’s gotten me through 2 pregnancies 😂 it’s delicious, easy, I always have the ingredients on hand and it never disappoints. There’s a lot of microwave brownie/cake posts on the internet but when I finally discovered this one, there was no looking back.

    1. Thanks for the 5 star review and I’m glad this has been an invaluable recipe for you – including two pregnancies! It’s actually older than 3 years (I reposted it 3 years ago with updated info, but it originated in 2017 actually!)