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Easy Single-Serving Strawberry Crisp in a Mug

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A quick and easy single-serving strawberry crisp made in a microwave-safe mug, perfect for a warm, comforting dessert without the fuss or mess.

Ingredients

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  • ½ cup fresh or frozen strawberries, sliced or halved
  • ¼ cup rolled oats (old-fashioned recommended)
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (or almond flour for gluten-free)
  • 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (or dairy-free margarine/coconut oil for vegan)
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Rinse and slice ½ cup of fresh strawberries or thaw frozen strawberries for 10 minutes and drain excess juice. Toss strawberries with 1 teaspoon lemon juice and a pinch of salt in a microwave-safe mug. Set aside.
  2. In a small bowl, mix ¼ cup rolled oats, 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar, ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon, and a pinch of salt.
  3. Pour in 2 tablespoons melted unsalted butter and ½ teaspoon vanilla extract if using. Stir with a fork or whisk until crumbly and evenly moistened. Add a splash of melted butter if mixture is too dry.
  4. Spoon the oat topping evenly over the strawberries in the mug without pressing down.
  5. Microwave on high for 1 minute 30 seconds to 2 minutes until topping is golden and strawberries are bubbling. Use a towel or oven mitt to remove as mug will be hot.
  6. Let the crisp cool for 2 minutes before serving to allow the topping to firm up.

Notes

Watch the microwave closely as cooking times vary; start with 1:30 minutes and add in 10-second increments if needed. Use old-fashioned oats for best texture. Let the crisp rest before eating to firm up the topping. For vegan version, substitute butter with coconut oil and brown sugar with maple syrup or coconut sugar. Frozen strawberries should be thawed and drained to avoid sogginess. You can bake in an oven-safe dish at 350°F for 15-20 minutes if no microwave is available.

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