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HomeHow-To5 Minute Desserts: A Perfect Way to Satisfy Cravings

5 Minute Desserts: A Perfect Way to Satisfy Cravings

Sugar is an instant way to satisfy your cravings, whether you’ve come back from school, woke up from a nap, or are hungry. But making an actual cake just takes to long and walking to a bakery is too much work. With these convenient, easy and fun 5 minute desserts, you’ll never need to work hard to put sweets into your stomach.

 

1. Vanilla Mug Cake

Vanilla Mug Cake

1. Mix:

  • 4 Tablespoons flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 3 Tablespoons sugar
  • 1/2 Tablespoon butter, softened
  • 4 Tablespoons milk
  • 1/2 teaspoonvanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

Into a large mug.

2. Microwave for 90 seconds, periodically stopping and checking your cake.

3. Optional: Add 2 tbsp Nutella or molten chocolate to make it chocolate flavoured.

 

2. Berry Soft ServeBerry Soft Serve

1. Combine 4 cups of frozen berries and 1 cup of any type of milk into your food processor or blender.

2. Blend/process until smooth and creamy. Adjust ingredients to your liking.

3. Place in a freezer for 2 hours, occasionally stirring.

4. Optional: Add 1/2 tbsp of powdered stevia, honey or maple syrup.

 

3. Cherry CoblerCherry Cobler

1. Mix 3/4 cup chopped strawberries with 1/4 cup of powdered sugar.

2. In a different bowl, mix 1/3 cup flour, 1 tbsp white sugar, and 1/2 tbsp baking powder.

3. Add 1 tbsp butter and stir in 2 tbsp milk.

4. Add the finished product to the top of the strawberries.

5. Microwave for a bit more than 90 seconds, periodically stopping and checking your dish.

 

4. Chocolate PuddingChocolate Pudding

1. Whisk 3/4 cup sugar, 1/4 cup cocoa, 3 tbsp corn starch and a pinch of salt in a medium saucepan.

2. Whisk in 2 1/4 cups milk and bring to a simmer.

3. Cook for about 90 seconds until thick and bubbly before removing from heat.

4. Add 2 tbsp vanilla and 1 tbsp butter.

5. Chill in refrigerator.

5. Chocolate Chip CookiesChocolate Chip Cookies

1. Mix 1 tbsp melted butter, 2 tbsp granulated sugar, 1/4 tsp vanilla extract, 1 egg yolk, 1 tbsp Nutella, and 1/4 cup flour until doughy.

2. Mix in chocolate chips.

3. Microwave for about 50 seconds, periodically stopping and checking your dish. Let cool before eating.

 

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