Chocolate is a universally loved and versatile ingredient. These single-serving recipes require little to no effort. They are a quick way to satisfy a person’s chocolate cravings and can be enjoyed either warm or cold. Here are some easy one cup chocolate recipes for chocolate lovers :
1.Chocolate Mug Cake
In a mug, mix a little bit of flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, salt, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract together. Keep stirring until it turns smooth. Microwave this on high heat so that the cake gets set in the center. Garnish with chocolate chips on top.
2.One-cup Brownies
In a bowl, add melted butter, sugar, egg whites, and vanilla extract. Beat till fluffy. Then, add cocoa powder, salt, and little flour to form a thick batter. Pour into a cup that is greased with butter and bake until fudgy. You can also incorporate chopped nuts and chocolate chips in the batter.
3.Microwave Chocolate Chip Cookie
Make the dough using flour, sugar, salt, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Then, mix in a handful of chocolate chips. Transfer this into a mug and smoothen with the back of a spoon. Microwave the dough in short intervals until it sets but still remains gooey in the center.
4.Hot Chocolate
In a mug, mix cocoa powder, sugar, and milk to make a creamy paste. Gradually pour milk into this mixture to achieve a slurry consistency. Microwave for about a minute and ensure that you keep stirring in between. Garnish with a dollop of whipped cream and grated chocolate shavings on top.
5.Chocolate Mug Protein Cake
In a bowl, add the dry ingredients like your preferred protein powder, cocoa powder, chopped nuts, honey, and salt. In another bowl, blend the wet ingredients like milk, an egg, and vanilla extract together. In a mug, combine the wet and dry ingredients together and microwave for a minute. Garnish with chocolate chips on top and serve warm.
6.One-cup Chocolate Mousse
Melt chocolate chips by using a double boiler. In another bowl, whip heavy cream to form peaks. Once the chocolate cools to room temperature, fold it into the whipped cream to maintain the airy texture. Transfer this into a cup and refrigerate. Garnish with more whipped cream and chocolate shavings on top.
7.Nutella Mug Cake
In a mug, mix melted butter, flour, sugar, and baking powder together. Next, add two spoons of Nutella and milk. Mix all this together and make a smooth batter. You can either microwave this mixture till the entire cake sets or stop halfway to get a gooey cake. Spread a generous amount of Nutella on top of the cake before serving.
8.Chocolate Peanut Butter Mug Cake
In a bowl, add flour, cocoa powder, sugar, and salt. In another bowl, add the wet ingredients such as milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Mix both wet and dry ingredients together. Transfer into a mug and add a spoon of peanut butter in the center before microwaving on high for about a minute. Garnish with chocolate chips.
9.Chocolate Zucchini Mug Cake
For the batter, mix flour, cocoa powder, sugar, and salt together. Grate an entire unpeeled zucchini into the dry ingredients. Next, add an egg, some milk, and a little oil into the cake mixture. Beat everything well and transfer into a mug. Microwave till the cake is moist in the center.
10.Microwave Chocolate Cheesecake
For the crust, mix crushed graham crackers along with melted butter. Press this crumble onto the bottom of the mug and microwave for thirty seconds. In a bowl, whip cream cheese, sugar, and cocoa powder until smooth. Pour it over the biscuit base and microwave again for less than a minute. Add grated chocolate on top before serving.
11.Chocolate Yogurt Parfait
Spread a generous amount of flavored yogurt at the bottom of the mug. Pour a layer of thick chocolate syrup on it. Next, sprinkle granola and crushed nuts on top of it. Repeat all these layers until you reach the brim of the mug. Garnish with fresh berries and a huge dollop of whipped cream.
12.Chocolate Chia Seed Pudding
Soak chia seeds in water overnight. In a mug, mix chocolate syrup, milk, and honey. Blend well and then include the soaked chia seeds. Cover and refrigerate the pudding for a few hours for the chia seeds to absorb the milk and swell up. Give it one last stir before eating and garnish with chopped fruits.
13.Chocolate Marshmallow Mug S’mores
Place graham cracker crumbs at the bottom of the mug and microwave for a minute. Next, layer a generous amount of chocolate chips on top and microwave till the chocolate melts. Then, add small marshmallows on top. Repeat the process till the mug is filled. Microwave it again so that the marshmallows get puffy and slightly golden.
14.Chocolate Truffles
Melt milk chocolate on top of a double boiler. Once it melts entirely, add heavy cream, little sea salt, and powdered sugar to it. Mix everything together well and transfer into a mug. Refrigerate for at least a few hours. Once the truffle sets, dust sweetened cocoa powder generously on top.
15.Dark Chocolate Mug Cake
In a mug, mix flour, melted dark chocolate, and sugar. In another bowl, add an egg, melted butter, milk, and vanilla extract. For making the batter, blend both wet and dry ingredients together. Ensure that there aren’t any lumps. Pour this mixture into a mug and microwave on high for a couple of minutes.
16.Chocolate Banana Oatmeal
In a bowl, add a mashed banana, oats, honey, and chocolate chips. Mix everything together and gradually incorporate milk for achieving a thick consistency. Microwave it for a few minutes for the oats to get cooked well. Give it a final stir and drizzle lots of chocolate syrup on top.
17.Instant Chocolate Ice Cream
Make the base by mixing cocoa powder, milk, cornflour, and sugar. Fold whipped cream into it to give it that creamy texture. Stir well till it thickens. Refrigerate so that it firms up and sets. Mix the ice cream well before serving to break up any crystals. Garnish the ice creamwith your choice of toppings.
18.Quick Chocolate Avocado Mousse
Mash an entire ripe avocado until it is buttery smooth. Next, add cocoa powder, heavy cream, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and milk to it. Stir everything together with a whisk till there are no lumps. Transfer into a cup and refrigerate for a few hours. Garnish with chopped nuts on top.
19.Chocolate Trifle
Place crumbled chocolate sponge cake at the bottom of a mug. Spread a good layer of velvety chocolate mousse on top. Finish it off with chocolate whipped cream. Repeat all these layers so that the mug is filled up to the brim. Garnish with chocolate shavings or cocoa powder. Serve chilled.
20.Chocolate Panna Cotta
In a pan, melt chocolate chips along with full fat cream. In a bowl, dissolve gelatin with a small amount of warm water. Stir this into the chocolate mixture and add sugar and vanilla extract. Pour this combined mixture in a mug and refrigerate so that it sets. Garnish with chocolate shavings.
