1 Minute Chocolate Brownie in a Mug... a quick dessert for when you need something sweet.
Carrie Bradshaw said, "Enjoy yourself. That’s what your 20s are for. Your 30s are to learn the lessons." Boy was she right. I don't know when life got so complicated.
Now that I am a little older, a little wiser, it seems to me the best time of your life are in your 20s. If I told my 20 year old self that, I would never have believed me.
Life just seemed easy back then, more carefree, with less responsibility, less pressure. 
As you are probably already aware, I've been in a funk lately, but I'm trying really, really hard to pull myself out of it. Really.
While I still love cooking and baking and do it pretty effortlessly, I find blogging so incredibly difficult because I'm stumped every time I sit down to pen my thoughts. 
At this time, I don't feel like I can share everything and it's hard to pretend and write a "happy post" when my less than optimistic thoughts consume me.
My friend, Anu, has been encouraging me to blog more often, and she told me to just write about how I'm feeling at the moment and the sharing part will eventually follow when the time is right. 
So yeah, at this very moment I feel lost, confused, and defeated.
I question the meaning of life and what my purpose is.
I question the path that I am on.
I question if everything happens exactly the way it is suppose to happen.
I question what if I had done things differently, would I still be on the same path?
I question if things will turn out okay.
I have thoughts like this just about everyday. 
And I suppose with thoughts like that, I deserve a little cake, clearly I'm an emotional eater when it comes to desserts, but not with food. 🙂
After attempting 3 different recipes, I settled on this one because it tastes pretty darn good for a microwave recipe. This Chocolate Brownie in a Mug takes about a minute in the microwave, it’s perfectly delicious and indulgent, and ideal for sharing with someone on Valentine's Day. Enjoy! 
NUTRITION: Cocoa Powder is an excellent source of antioxidants, protein, and fiber. Besides that, there is no nutrition in this recipe. This recipe is high in saturated fat and ideally should be shared between 2 people.
APPROXIMATE NUTRITION PER SERVING (yields 2 servings):
- Calories: 225 cals
- Fat: 12.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Carbs: 14 g
- Protein: 2.5 g
- Fiber: 1 g
CHOCOLATE BROWNIE IN A MUG (slightly modified from Food.com)
INGREDIENTS:
- Unsalted Butter – 2 tablespoon (melted)
- Water – 2 tbsp
- Vanilla Extract – ¼ tsp
- Salt – just a pinch
- Turbinado Brown Sugar in the Raw – 2 ⅔ tbsp
- Unsweetened Cocoa Powder – 2 tbsp
- All-Purpose Flour – 4 tbsp
DIRECTIONS:
1. Throw some butter in a microwave safe mug. Melt in the microwave for about 30 seconds. If not completed melted, microwave another 15 seconds.
2. To the melted butter, add water, vanilla extract, and salt. Whisk.
3. Add cocoa powder and sugar. Whisk.
4. Add flour. Whisk. 
5. Microwave for 60 seconds depending on your microwave strength. Do not go beyond 75 seconds. 
6. After microwaving for 60 seconds, the results were fudgy and gooey. 
Question: What’s your favorite comfort food?
Dixya says
im glad you listened to Anu and have penned down your thoughts - this is definitely a hard time for you dear and like they say time heals, i really hope it does. sometimes a change in scenery and people around can help look a things different but again, its not always easy to do that either. lately, i have been struggling to find a balance between things in my life which gets me really frustrated and definitely blogging has suffered but i have been trying. im always here if you ever need to talk...and on that note, i could definitely use this brownie in mug, looks so decadent. take care.
honeywhatscooking says
Awww, thanks Dixya. Yeah, Anu gives me great advice. I hope you are doing better... at least you post once a week, that's good. 🙂
Ameena says
Sorry about the funk N...you can vent to me any time at all.
I really want to catch up with you! I know that lunch is hard since we don't work near each other, not sure if we can meet this weekend or one of these evenings for coffee?
honeywhatscooking says
Thanks Ameena. I definitely will. Coffee or dinner on weekdays is doable for me.. .let's make it happen. 🙂
Bianca @ Confessions of a Chocoholic says
This one minute brownie is calling my name! I hope you get out of your funk soon, friend. Take care!
honeywhatscooking says
Thanks Bianca.. it's yum!
Parita says
Hi N! I'm so sorry you are feeling this way. I know you've been through so much over the last year or so. Just know that there is a light at the end of the tunnel and you serve a very special purpose (whether it's 100% evident at this moment or not). Sending lots of love your way!
honeywhatscooking says
There is light at the end of the tunnel.. haha.. you're so sweet. Thank you!!!
Amelia says
I'm glad you wrote this post and really do hope you continue. I can relate to what you are saying in many ways, which is why I am barely posting as well. Hope you get past this soon! Take care of yourself,if I could I'd give you a hug. Here's a virtual one: xoxox
This made me laugh today, maybe you will too 🙂 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rYlogRWEw98
honeywhatscooking says
Awww Amelia.. I'm not sure which posts of yours are recent when I visit your blog. I hope you're okay. Thank you.. needed the virtual hug.
Julie Evink says
We all get in funks and I hope this one passes soon! I also have those moments when I sit down to write my blog post. It's tough. I would drown my sorrows in this great treat too!
honeywhatscooking says
Haha.. thanks.. it's nice to know I'm not the only one who freezes up every time I sit down to write.
Pragati says
You're not alone in questioning life at any given moment. And there's nothing wrong with brownies in a mug or being in a funk.
honeywhatscooking says
Thanks Pragti for your kind words.
Anonymous says
Sorry to see you in this state. I know soon you will be lifted out of this somber state and be able to find joy and fulfillment again . Jc
honeywhatscooking says
Thanks Jhiane. You're so sweet! <3
AshleyL. says
Being in a funk is the worst. I hope you feel better asap! This post makes me smile. I eat terribly when I'm in a funk. Sometimes I make a mini personal cake with not-all-natural cake mix in a small ramekin. This brownie might be slightly healthier and worth a shot. I hope the past couple of days have left you feeling refreshed! Happy Saturday xo
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honeywhatscooking says
Thanks Ashley. I eat really terribly too when I'm in a funk and it's soooooo hard to gain weight when I need to.
CookWith Manali says
I love easy desserts, this looks fantastic!
honeywhatscooking says
Thanks, and it is.
Kiran @ KiranTarun.com says
Nisha, I am so sorry for the funk that you are in. Hope this all will pass soon and I'm pretty sure you'll come out of it, with much enthusiasm 🙂
These mug brownie on the other hand, is totally delectable!
honeywhatscooking says
Thanks Kiran. Appreciate it.. and hope I can blog soon, twice a week at least.
Nina says
Hope you feel better Nisha. I am glad you are back with this post. I need to come back too...been so lazy to blog. Great recipe...so easy to make:)
honeywhatscooking says
Thanks Nina.. yeah, where have you been? 🙂 Let's both come back!
reshma says
Hi Nisha, I can totally relate... I've been asking some of those same questions to myself lately. It's hard to stay positive sometimes, so it helps to distract the mind and do something that brings a little joy in my life. Speaking of which... I think this brownie is a mug will definitely be bringing me a lot of joy! Hope you are feeling better. 🙂