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Gluten-free Two Minute Mug Brownie
Brownies and cakes you mix in a mug and microwave in a minute are saving peoples’ sweet teeth around the world — it occurred to me that a gluten-free variation would be simple, particularly a version of this mug brownie, which is eaten straight from the mug, and so doesn’t require much in the way of structure. I gave it a spin with a number of gluten-free flours – quinoa, oat, brown rice and a gluten-free blend I picked up in bulk at the natural foods store. Who needs gluten, anyway?
Use unsweetened cocoa powder — it has much more chocolate flavor than sweetened drink mixes like powdered Quick.
Stir together your flour, brown sugar, cocoa and a pinch of salt. A fork works.
Stir in the oil and milk or coffee — I use the dregs of my morning cup.
Stir it together — you’ll have a thick, chocolatey paste.
Microwave it for a minute — if you have a powerful microwave check it after 30 seconds, but 60 should do it. It’ll be done when it’s puffed and springy to the touch, but still a little gooey when you stick your fork in it — like any good brownie should be.
This one is made with oat flour (if you do use oat flour, check that it’s gluten-free/uncontaminated) — I love the nuttiness it adds.
Gluten-free Two-Minute Mug Brownie
Adapted from Instructables.com
1/4 cup gluten-free oat flour, quinoa flour, or a gluten-free flour blend
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
Pinch salt
2 Tbsp canola or other mild vegetable oil
2 Tbsp milk, coffee or waterIn a heatproof mug or ramekin, stir together the dry ingredients until no lumps remain. Stir in the oil and milk until you have a thick paste.
Microwave on high for a minute, checking it after 30 seconds (microwaves vary) — it will be done when it’s springy on top but still a bit gooey — like the very best brownie. Eat warm.
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Moon commented on Nov 15 11 at 9:03 pmThat was disgusting. I’ve got to go make a real cake!
Kristen commented on Nov 15 11 at 9:49 pmWhich flour worked the best? I know you said the oat flour added a really good nuttiness, but was that the one that tasted the best?
Thanks
Ashley commented on Jan 08 12 at 7:51 pmDelicious! I used coconut oil and a GF flour blend that I mix for cookies (tapioca flour + rice flour + potato starch + guar gum). I’m sure that you can use a pre-mixed GF flour blend as well.
Anne Mette commented on Jan 09 12 at 3:31 pmThank you – Love this! I’ve modified it by cutting the brown sugar to 1/8 cup. (This helps me justify eating two portions.) I’ve used orange juice instead of milk/coffee, added orange pulp for body and moisture, and a pinch of vanilla. And of course, if it’s organic, we all know it has no calories, right? *burp*. Aaaah!!
Anne Mette commented on Jan 09 12 at 3:33 pmPS, spelt flour works well for me :-)
Elizabeth commented on Jan 09 12 at 5:21 pmI really wanted to like this. I really did.
But it was impossibly nasty. I used a GF blend of brown rice flour and canola oil. Really nasty.
Excuse me while I go bake a real brownie!
Dody commented on Jan 14 12 at 7:57 pmI made this and used Almond Joy coffee creamer for milk it turned out fine, I added a small scoop of vanilla ice cream. I can’t go make a regular brownie as I have Celiacs disease. This was just the thing for my sweet tooth. Thanks!
Hillary commented on Jan 21 12 at 10:46 pmThis was super oily and gross.
Naomi commented on Jan 25 12 at 6:28 pmI just tried this using Brown Rice Flour and (I added) a tsp of Potato Starch. I added a little agave nectar because it wasn’t quite sweet enough for me. The end result was soft, not too gooey, not too cakey, and just right. Thanks for the recipe. Will be using this one to get my chocolate fix often.
Lisa commented on Jan 28 12 at 1:49 pmHi. I tried this twice, and it came out as goop. any thoughts?
StarWarsFans commented on Feb 07 12 at 8:47 pmIs there a difference between unsweetened cocoa powder and baking cocoa powder?
Amy commented on Feb 13 12 at 3:34 pmI know there are mixed reviews, but I made this as directed (with the oat flour) and I thought it was great. I made it specifically to add a scoop of ice cream on top, so it was the perfect gooey texture underneath and I did appreciate the nuttiness of the oat flour. This recipe was a great find! I have one child with a wheat allergy and another, plus myself, with a gluten intolerance. A little is ok, but best to avoid wheat as much as possible. This makes for a great treat without having to keep a whole pan of brownies in the house! That’s dangerous for me!
HeatherPie commented on Mar 05 12 at 9:35 pmOhhhh soo nummy! My girl can’t have corn (that means vanilla or any corn starch or guar gum), wheat, sesame or nuts so this really was yummmmmm! so easy!
sharon commented on Mar 18 12 at 9:09 amcan’t wait to make these at the restaurant this year. So many people going gluten free its hard to find good quality treats for them. Thanks for posting it.
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Marlene Placido commented on Mar 21 12 at 12:55 amA quarter of a cup of sugar? Really?
I substituted stevia.. worked fine… sweet , without the metabolic syndrome … probably a bunch less calories too
denise commented on Mar 25 12 at 1:52 pmJUST made this! Topped it with some mint chocolate chips! YUM!! THANK YOU!
kelly commented on Mar 26 12 at 3:27 amMade just as it said came out nasty and paste like even tried cooking it longer, no dice still bad.
ayushi commented on Mar 27 12 at 5:43 amjust love it ! its just awesome and easy and i am just 12 and can make it easily love ya!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :-)
Jacey commented on Apr 28 12 at 12:30 amYUM!! Wow, this is going to be dangerous for me, but such a treat to be gf and have a yummy brownie. I used Pamela’s Pancake/Muffin flour. Tasted great! May have a bit of a problem not having it every night. Thank you! :)
Anita commented on May 05 12 at 2:23 pmI combined 1/4 cup quinoa flour and 1/4 white flour and in place of the butter, used 1 tbsp oil (grapeseed is what i have) and 1-2 tbsp of applesauce. microwaved for a minute. OMG. pretty awesome!
Sara commented on May 19 12 at 11:51 pmI tried the recipe with coconut flour and it didn’t work :( It turned out very oily.
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