Festive Dorm Room Friendly Snacks

Already approaching November, it’s never too early to start gearing up for the holidays with some festive dorm room snacks. Below you’ll find a list of some simple, dorm room-friendly, microwavable snacks that are sure to come in handy!

Pumpkin pie in a mug

Ingredients:

• 1 egg
• 1/3 cup of flour
• 1/4 cup of dark brown sugar
• 1/4 cup pumpkin puree
• 1 tablespoon white sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon of baking powder

Directions:

1. Mix all ingredients together until it is well blended
2. Microwave for 1 minute 15 seconds or until fluffy and golden brown

Source: https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/255805/pumpkin-pie-mug-cake/

Apple pie in a mug

Ingredients:

• 1 large apple
• 2 tablespoons quick-cooking oats
• 3 tablespoons of flour
• 2 tablespoons of butter
• 2 tablespoons of brown sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon of cinnamon
• Pinch of salt
• 1 tablespoon orange juice

Directions:

1. Peel the large apple and thinly slice
2. Place the slices of apple into a large mug and microwave for 60 seconds
3. Carefully remove from the microwave and stir in the remaining ingredients
4. Microwave on increments of 30 seconds, stirring in between, for about 90 seconds
5. Remove from the microwave and enjoy

Source: https://www.foodlion.com/recipes/apple-pie-in-a-mug/

Easy 5-minute cornbread

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup flour
• 1/2 cup cornmeal
• 2 tablespoons of white sugar
• 2 teaspoons of baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoons of salt
• 1 egg
• 1/2 cup milk
• 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil

Directions:

1. Mix all the ingredients in a microwave-safe bowl until smooth
2. Cook for 5 minutes, rotating the bowl at 3 minutes
   1. To check if it is done, insert a toothpick and see if it comes out clean if it does, you are good to eat. But if it comes out wet cook for longer in the microwave.

Source: https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/213605/5-minute-microwave-cornbread/