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Get gooey, fudgy brownies in 2 minutes using my microwave brownie recipe. They’re egg-free and easy to make vegan or gluten-free!
Need a quick fix for your chocolate craving? Try my edible brownie batter, flourless mug cake, and no-bake brownie bites.
After hours upon hours of testing savory recipes, sometimes I’m desperate for something sweet…and quickly.
That’s where my single serving brownies come in to play. They’re similar to my brownie in a mug, but you get enough to feed 2-4 people–if you’re feeling generous.
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Why I love this recipe
- Two minutes! Seriously, these brownies take a whopping 2 minutes to make! Actually, it’s more like a minute and thirty seconds, but that’s splitting hairs.
- One bowl. No dirty dishes after you whip these up, just the bowl you microwaved them in.
- Diet-friendly. Easily omit the eggs, dairy, or flour.
- A small-batch dessert. If you’re like me and can’t resist a tray of brownies, you’ll appreciate this recipe. It only makes eight!
Ingredients needed
- Chocolate. Use chocolate chips or a chopped-up chocolate bar. I went with a Lindt 70% dark chocolate bar.
- Melted butter. If you use unsalted butter, add a tiny pinch of salt to the brownie mixture.
- Superfine sugar. Also known as caster sugar. It’s has a finer consistency than white sugar but not as light as powdered sugar.
- Milk. I used unsweetened almond milk, but any milk works. It will need to be warm, so microwave it for 30 seconds before using it.
- Flour. I used regular all-purpose flour. Since these brownies only take 2 minutes, it will need to be heat treated. I included instructions below.
How to heat treat flour
Since these brownies cook in only 2 minutes, the flour must be heat treated in advance. This eliminates any potential bacteria that we don’t want in our brownies.
To do this, spread the flour on a lined baking sheet and bake in the oven at 180C/350F for 5 minutes. Remove the flour from the oven and let it cool completely before using it.
How to make microwave brownies
I’ve included step-by-step photos below to make this recipe easy to follow at home. For the full printable recipe instructions and ingredient quantities, scroll to the recipe card at the bottom of this post.
Step 1- Prep work. Line a 4×7-inch microwave-safe dish with parchment paper.
Step 2- Make the brownie batter. In a microwave-safe bowl, microwave the butter and half the chocolate until melted. Whisk in the superfine sugar. Add the warm milk and flour and whisk until smooth. Stir in the remaining chocolate.
Step 3- Microwave. Microwave for 1 ½ minutes or until the top is mostly cooked. Let them cool completely before slicing and serving.
Can I make these in the oven?
Yes, even though these are microwave brownies, feel free to bake them in the oven instead. Simply pour the batter into an oven-safe dish and bake for 18-20 minutes at 180C/350F until a toothpick comes out mostly clean.
Arman’s recipe tips
- Microwave makes and models vary. If your microwave has a lower wattage, your brownies may take up to 3 minutes to cook. When in doubt, microwave them for 1 ½ minutes, then check every 20 seconds until they’re done.
- For an ultra-gooey, pudding texture you can remove them from the microwave around the one-minute mark. As the flour is heat treated and there are no eggs, there is no risk of salmonella.
- Add extra mix-ins. Fold in some chopped nuts or extra chocolate chips.
Variations
- Vegan. Use vegan butter, non-dairy milk, and vegan chocolate chips.
- Gluten-free. Use gluten-free flour with xanthan gum in it. It will still need to be heat treated. I also tested almond flour, and the brownies turned out too crumbly, so I’d stick with a GF flour blend.
- Cut the carbs. Use powdered sugar substitute and sugar-free chocolate chips.
Storage instructions
To store: Cover the baking dish and store it in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
To freeze: Place leftovers in a shallow container and store them in the freezer for up to six months.
Frequently asked questions
Yes, provided you microwave the mix long enough to kill any potentially harmful bacteria (from the raw flour), you can microwave boxed brownie mix.
More delicious brownies to try
- Peanut butter brownies
- Applesauce brownies
- Protein brownies
- Air fryer brownies
- Or any of my brownie recipes
Microwave Brownies
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 tablespoon butter I used vegan butter
- 1/2 cup chocolate chopped and divided * See notes
- 3 tablespoon superfine sugar
- 2 tablespoon milk warm
- 1/2 cup + 2 tablespoons all purpose flour heat treated ** See notes
Instructions
- Line a 4 x 7-inch microwave safe dish with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a microwave safe bowl, add the melted butter and half the chocolate and microwave until melted. Whisk in the superfine sugar until combined. Add the warm milk and flour and whisk together until smooth. Fold through the remaining chocolate.
- Transfer the brownie batter into the microwave safe dish and microwave for 1 1/2 minutes, until the tops are mostly cooked.
- Remove the brownies from the microwave and let them cool completely, before slicing and serving.
Notes
Nutrition
Originally published September 2021, updated and republished September 2024
I was skeptical after trying several other microwave recipes that haven’t turned out well. But I was pleasantly surprised at how delicious these are and they are so easy to make! Perfect for a last minute brownie craving or for brownie sundaes as is the case in my house. Delicious!
These brownies are super easy and fast to make. I’m new to delving into Arman’s recipes. He offers much more than the basic ingredients and how to make. His tips, explanations, options plus numerous other fun articles make visiting his website educational and pleasurable. AND the recipes are healthy (we all like his unhealthy ones too), easy to understand even for beginners and they always turn out great because Arman has perfected them before he posts them!
These are the easiest brownies to make. They taste so good!