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Vegan Mug Brownie

January 22, 2022 by LarishaBernard 12 Comments

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This Vegan Mug Brownie is an insanely fluffy and rich 5 minute vegan dessert when you are craving something sweet without the hassle!

Mug desserts are some of the best deserts that you can ever make! They are simple, easy, and all of the flavor without the work. This vegan mug brownie is no exception.

If you love mug desserts, you’ll also want to check out our vegan vanilla mug cake and our vegan chocolate mug cake.

If you are craving brownies, but don’t want to wait an hour until they are done or you just don’t need an entire pan of them, then this vegan brownie in a mug is the perfect option for you.

If you’ve never heard of vegan mug desserts, they are exactly what you imagine they would be. A dessert made inside of a mug. They take literally about 5 minutes to make – 3 to mix the ingredients together and 2 minutes inside the microwave. They are so so good.

This recipe makes enough for 2 small servings or 1 large serving.

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Frequently Asked Questions

My vegan mug brownie tastes spongy, chewy, or rubbery. What happened?

Overcooking can happen very quickly with a mug dessert leading to an undesired texture.

Under microwaving is better than over microwaving it and you can do it in increments after checking.

How do I know when my vegan mug brownie is done?

The middle of the top of the brownie will no longer be wet/moist when it is done.

My brownie is dry. What happened?

There are a few reasons that this can happen.

  • Inaccurate measurements — since this is mostly tablespoons, make sure that you do not add heaping tablespoons. Level off the ingredients, especially the flour as this is the usually culprit.
  • Overmixing – You want to mix just until combined. The more you mix the brownie, the tougher it will be. Do make sure that you get to the bottom and stir up all the flour.
  • Overcooking – As soon as the middle is no longer moist, the brownie is ready. You don’t want to over cook it as the longer it’s in the microwave the harder it will get.

Why is there flour at the bottom of my mug still?

Flour is left if you did not completely stir the mixture together. Make sure when mixing that you get all the way to the bottom and stir together.

CAN I MAKE THIS A TOP 8 ALLERGEN FRIENDLY VEGAN MUG BROWNIE?

There are a few ingredients that we are looking at for Top 8 allergens, but it is possible to make these Top 8 safe.

To start, use a gluten free flour (we like this GF flour).

Then, use a safe for you dairy free milk.  We like oat, but you could use hemp or flax or pea milk for a top 8 free milk. 

And finally, the melted coconut oil can be swapped with another oil like canola or you can use a soy free, dairy free butter like Earth Balance soy free in the red tub.

Can I make vegan mug brownie in advance?

We don’t recommend making this up in advance. It only takes 5 minutes to make and is really is best served as soon as it is made.

If you did want this to go even faster, then you could make little containers filled with the dry ingredient mixture and then all you’d have to do when ready is add the wet ingredients.

Can I make this oil free?

Yes, you can replace the oil with the same amount of unsweetened, unflavored applesauce at the same stage the oil is added.

Note that oil is used for moistness, tenderness, and helping with the crumble that traditionally happens with brownie. Swapping oil with applesauce can lead to a more dense brownie.

WHAT ARE SOME VEGAN TOPPING OR MIX-IN IDEAS FOR THIS VEGAN MUG BROWNIE?

One great thing about brownies is that you can mix in and add so many toppings. We absolutely love doing this.

It’s important to note that you don’t have to do any of this, it’s just an optional thing.

Some ideas for vegan mug brownie mix-in ideas are:

  • nuts – walnuts or peanuts
  • chocolate or white chocolate chips
  • swirl in peanut butter
  • vegan marshmallows – add these to the top right before it’s finished
  • crushed cookies – like oreos or biscoff
  • flavored extracts – like orange or peppermint

Some ideas for vegan mug brownie topping ideas are:

  • No Churn Vegan Ice Cream
  • Vegan Caramel Sauce
  • Easy Vegan Whipped Cream
  • Vegan Vanilla Frosting
  • Vegan Buttercream Frosting
  • Vegan Chocolate Frosting

WHAT OTHER DELICIOUS VEGAN DESSERTS SHOULD I TRY?

Once you have perfected these vegan vanilla cupcakes, you may be looking out for other delicious dairy free cupcakes or cakes.  Here are some dairy free dessert recipe ideas. 

  • Vegan Coconut Cake
  • Dye Free Red Velvet Cupcakes
  • Vegan Strawberry Cake 
  • (Photoed above) Vegan Brooklyn Blackout Cake
  • Vegan Apple Pie
  • Vegan Carrot Cake
  • The Best Vegan Chocolate Lava Cakes
  • Vegan Lemon Pound Cake

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5 from 10 votes

Vegan Mug Brownie

This Vegan Mug Brownie is an insanely fluffy and rich 5 minute vegan dessert when you are craving something sweet without the hassle!
Prep Time3 mins
Cook Time2 mins
Total Time5 mins
Course: Dessert
Servings: 1 cup
Calories: 606kcal
Author: LarishaBernard

Ingredients

  • 4 tbsp flour
  • 3 tbsp vegan cane sugar
  • 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • 3 tbsp dairy free milk, hot
  • 2 tbsp vegan butter, melted, hot
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla
  • 2 tbsp vegan chocolate chips

Instructions

  • In an oversized, microwavable mug (12-16oz) whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, and salt.
  • Add in the dairy free milk, vegan butter, and vanilla. Mix until just combined. Stir in the chocolate chips. Careful not to overmix.
  • Microwave for 60 seconds to 1 1/2 minutes, or until firm to the touch (timing is based on microwave wattage). Let cool just a little but eat immediately.
  • Serve warm with vegan ice cream and other favorite toppings.

Nutrition

Serving: 1mug brownie | Calories: 606kcal | Carbohydrates: 86g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Sodium: 497mg | Potassium: 391mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 53g | Vitamin A: 1246IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 81mg | Iron: 3mg

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  1. Nichelle

    January 23, 2022 at 12:32 pm

    5 stars
    I just love this mug brownie I’m getting ready to go vegan I’m doing it slowly thanks to you and your husband I’m trying a lot of things out Andrew is so picky if he likes it I know I will lol I have learned a lot from the two of you thank you for your videos

    Reply
    • LarishaBernard

      February 3, 2022 at 1:14 pm

      We are so happy you’re enjoying the recipes and videos! Go at your own pace, you got this!

      Reply
  2. Laura

    January 25, 2022 at 11:35 am

    Could I bake It in the oven? And how?

    Reply
    • LarishaBernard

      February 2, 2022 at 10:53 pm

      oven safe mug/cup 350 degrees F for about 15-20 min

      Reply
  3. Terrence

    January 29, 2022 at 1:37 am

    5 stars
    I absolutely love this recipe! It’s perfect for a quick late night snack, and you don’t have to dirty a lot of dishes, which for me is always a plus. A great activity for children!!!

    Reply
    • LarishaBernard

      February 2, 2022 at 9:58 pm

      So glad you’ve enjoyed it

      Reply
  4. Haley

    April 5, 2022 at 12:43 am

    5 stars
    I didn’t have cocoa powder so I used Orgain plant-based chocolate protein powder and it was still delicious! Couldn’t even tell it was protein powder instead of cocoa. Now I can convince myself this is “healthy” because I am getting my protein in! Thank you for this recipe!

    Reply
    • LarishaBernard

      April 7, 2022 at 12:16 am

      HAHAH love it! Glad you enjoyed

      Reply
  5. Jd

    April 10, 2022 at 12:48 pm

    Love the Vegan Mug Brownie! It’s a quick and delicious treat without creating a kitchen mess. I added walnuts and it was fantastic – satisfied my sweet tooth and that urge for something chocolate – fast, quick and in a hurry!

    Reply
    • LarishaBernard

      April 12, 2022 at 9:59 pm

      Love the walnut addition! So happy you loved it

      Reply
  6. Kimberly

    April 11, 2022 at 7:12 pm

    5 stars
    So good! You all have the best vegan recipes ever!!

    Reply
    • LarishaBernard

      April 12, 2022 at 9:59 pm

      Thank you so much Kimberly! That means a lot to hear!

      Reply

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