Don’t you feel hungry in the office? You may wake up earlier than usual, and then commute, socialize, attend meetings, answer work calls, reply to emails and messages, brainstorm and stare at your laptop screen for hours. Of course, you will need a pick-me-up! Now, this doesn’t mean ordering comfort food every day that might make you bankrupt before the next pay day. Then what? Well, we have some adorable recipes that you can try using the office microwave that will double up as a fun break and give you a hot and delicious breakfast to enjoy.
Here are 5 delicious recipes you can make quickly using your office microwave:
1. 2 Ingredients Mug Cake
This is one of the simplest and most delicious recipes you can make at work. Just take 4 chocolate cookies, such as Oreos and put them in a microwave-safe coffee mug. Next, add 1/4 cup of milk. Now crush it with a spoon and place it in the microwave for 1 to 1.5 minutes until it sets. Let it cool for 2 minutes before eating. Enjoy!
2. Popcorn
If you keep popcorn packets in your office cupboard, you are a true genius. Take a microwaveable popcorn bag, place it in the microwave as per the instructions and start popping! Usually, it can take 1.5-2 minutes. Enjoy a buttery and fun popcorn break at work.
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3. Omelet in a mug
This recipe can also work as a breakfast in the morning if you haven’t had breakfast. Go to the office kitchen and ask for 2 eggs, 1 tablespoon of milk and salt and pepper. Take a microwave-safe mug, add everything in it and mix well. Let it cook in the microwave oven for 1 to 2 minutes until it puffs up and cooks. Enjoy it hot!
4. Macaroni and Cheese
Now you can make hot and delicious mac and cheese right at work! Keep a pack of macaroni in your office cupboard for future cooking adventures. See if you can pick up cheese from your office kitchen or from a nearby grocery store or order it instantly from a grocery app. Now take a microwave-safe cup and add 1/2 cup macaroni, 1/2 cup water and a pinch of salt. Microwave for 2-3 minutes. Now add some milk, cheese and some black pepper. Mix well and microwave for 30 seconds. Mix and enjoy!
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5. S’mores
Feel like eating something sweet and delicious? Make s’mores using your office microwave. Take a microwave-safe plate and place crackers on it. Place a piece of chocolate and a marshmallow on top of each cracker. Place them in the microwave for 20-30 seconds. Place another cracker on top and enjoy delicious s’mores!
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Which of these delicious recipes would you like to try first? Share with us in the comments section.