There's no shame in resorting to your microwave on busy days, but freezer-section meals can get old real fast. With minimal effort, you can make upgraded microwaveable food that's actually good and food-editor approved [1] — all in a mug! From breakfast (avocado omelet) to dessert (chocolate cake), there's a microwaveable recipe for every craving. Keep reading for 14 recipes that'll make your life a whole lot easier.
Indian Red Beans Over Rice
Get the recipe: Indian red beans over rice [2]
Microwaveable Chocolate Cake in a Mug
Get the recipe: microwaveable chocolate cake in a mug [3]
Microwaveable Peanut Butter and Banana Oatmeal
Get the recipe: microwaveable peanut butter and banana oatmeal [4]
Homemade Microwaveable Chicken Noodle Soup
Get the recipe: homemade microwaveable chicken noodle soup [5]
French Toast in a Mug
Get the recipe: french toast in a mug [6]
Cheesy 2-Egg Mug Omelet
Get the recipe: cheesy two-egg mug omelet [7]
Microwaveable Red Velvet Mug Cake For 2
Get the recipe: microwaveable red velvet mug cake for two [8]
Chinese Brown Rice Salad With Edamame
Get the recipe: Chinese brown rice salad with edamame [9]
Microwaveable Blueberry Muffin
Get the recipe: microwaveable blueberry muffin [10]
Fully Loaded Breakfast-Mug Potatoes
Get the recipe: fully loaded breakfast-mug potatoes [11]
5-Minute Ice Cream Bread
Get the recipe: five-minute ice cream bread [12]
1-Minute Coffee Cake in a Mug
Get the recipe: one-minute coffee cake in a mug [13]
Avocado Omelet in a Mug
Get the recipe: avocado omelet in a mug [14]
Flourless Microwaveable Chocolate Mug Cake
Get the recipe: flourless microwaveable chocolate mug cake [15]