A vegan brownie made in a mug by ‘baking’ in the microwave! An easy, delicious, and healthy way to indulge!

Last month was our second baking challenge! Congratulations to Edith W. for winning the $50 Amazon Gift Card!

This month I am keeping it easy because Spring is a busy time and healthy because well, let’s face it… swim suit season is coming. We shouldn’t have to give up the things we love just to look good on the beach, so let’s just make a few tweaks to our favorites!

How to Join Jamie’s Baking Challenge

1. A new baking challenge is published on the 1st of every month. Make sure to sign up for my emails to receive each new baking challenge!
2. Bake that recipe during that month.
3. Share your recipe photo by emailing it to me at [email protected]. By emailing your picture to me, you are automatically entered into the baking challenge.

Challenge Details

1. Anyone, of any age, can participate!
2. The April Baking Challenge ends on April 30th. Your photo must be submitted 5:00pm to be entered into the random drawing.
3. Feel free to share on social media using #jamiesbakingchallenge and tagging me @bakingyouhappier.
4. See below for prize details.

Prize

By emailing your recipe photo to me, you are automatically entered into the baking challenge. One winner will receive a $50 Amazon Gift Card! That winner will be randomly selected and announced the first week in May.

Bonus Entry

For a bonus entry, make this Healthy Chocolate Mug Brownie and grab a second spoon to share with your husband!

What You Need to Make a Healthy Chocolate Mug Brownie

• Cocoa Powder
• Flour
• Sugar
• Baking Powder
• Salt
• Unsweetened Applesauce
• Vanilla or Chocolate Almond Milk
• Vanilla Extract
• Mini Vegan Chocolate Chips

How to Make a Healthy Chocolate Mug Brownie

• Combine 2 tbsp + 2 tsp cocoa powder, 3 tbsp flour, 2 tbsp sugar, 1/4 tsp baking powder, 1/8 tsp salt, 1 tbsp unsweetened applesauce, 1 tbsp mini vegan chocolate chips, 3 tbsp unsweetened vanilla or chocolate almond milk, and 1/2 tsp vanilla extract into a mug and whisk together.
• Once well mixed, sprinkle additional chocolate chips on top of the batter if desired then place into the microwave for 1 minute. Check on the brownie, it may need an additional 10 seconds because microwaves vary.
• Top with vegan whip cream or ice cream if desired.

For More Brownies, Check Out:

• Pecan Pie Brownies
• Easy Zucchini Brownies
• Vegan Peanut Butter Banana Brownies

For More Vegan Treats, Check Out:

• Vegan Double Chocolate Donuts
• No Bake Vegan Peanut Butter Balls
• Best Vegan Chocolate Brownie Cookies
• 2-Ingredient Vegan Fudge
• Vegan Chocolate Peanut Butter Pretzel Bites

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Healthy Chocolate Mug Brownie

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Healthy Chocolate Mug Brownie, a vegan brownie made in a mug by 'baking' in the microwave! An easy, delicious, and healthy way to indulge!

Prep Time 4 minutes

Cook Time 1 minute

Total Time 5 minutes

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp + 2 tsp Cocoa Powder
• 3 tbsp Flour
• 2 tbsp Sugar
• 1/4 tsp Baking Powder
• 1/8 tsp Salt
• 1 tbsp Unsweetened Applesauce
• 3 tbsp Unsweetened Vanilla or Chocolate Almond Milk
• 1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract
• 1 tbsp Mini Vegan Chocolate Chips

Instructions

1. Combine all ingredients into a mug and whisk together.
2. Once well mixed, sprinkle additional chocolate chips on top of the batter if desired then place into the microwave for 1 minute. Check on the brownie, it may need an additional 10 seconds because microwaves vary.
3. Top with vegan whip cream or ice cream if desired.