Five-Minute Snacks
Although a bag of chips might be an easy alternative, some want the luxury of a homemade treat. These snacks will provide you happiness in 5 short minutes.
November 3, 2020
1: Cinnamon Popcorn
This cinnamon popcorn recipe is ready in minutes and it tastes delicious.
Ingredients:
- ½ cup popcorn kernels
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions:
- Make ordinary popcorn.
- Melt the butter and pour over the popcorn.
- Combine the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon in a bowl.
- Add the mixture to the popcorn and mix it in.
- Serve and enjoy!
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2: Microwave Potato Chips
Ingredients:
- 1 potato
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions:
- Wash the potato and cut off both ends.
- Cut the potato into slices about ⅛ inch thick. I personally used a mandolin for ease.
- Next, combine the potato slices and vegetable oil into a bowl and mix it.
- Add parchment paper on your microwave plate. Arrange the potato slices on a single layer so they don’t overlap.
- Cook the potatoes for about 3 minutes in the microwave.
- Remove the chips and season with salt.
- Serve and enjoy!
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3: Mint Smoothie
This mint smoothie is delicious and healthy, and can be made in less than 5 minutes.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup milk
- ¼ pitted avocado
- ½ cup fresh baby spinach
- ¼ teaspoon pure peppermint extract
- 5 pitted Medjool dates
- 1 to 2 large handfuls of ice
Instructions:
- Combine all ingredients in a blender.
- Blend on until smooth. Enjoy!
3- Cake In A Mug
Ingredients:
- 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 4 tablespoons milk
- 1 ½ tablespoons vegetable oil
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions:
- Combine the flour, sugar, and baking powder in a microwave mug.
- Mix in the milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract.
- Microwave for about 1 minute.
- Serve and enjoy!
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