Brownie

When the chocolate craving hits and you need something now, this microwave brownie delivers in under 10 minutes.

It’s built on Alba chocolate mix and a touch of artificial sweetener, so you get that rich chocolate flavor without the sugar load.

A splash of boiling water (or coffee, if you want to amp up the chocolate intensity) brings it all together with flour, baking powder, and vanilla.

It won’t win any beauty contests, but for a fast, guilt-light chocolate hit, it does the job.

Kitchen Tips

• Use boiling coffee instead of water for a deeper, more complex chocolate flavor.
• Microwave times vary, so start checking at 5 minutes. The brownie should be set on top but still slightly moist in the center.
• Let it cool for a few minutes before eating. Microwaved batter gets extremely hot in the center.