5 Minute Desserts for When You Need a Fast Sweet Fix

Sometimes, even the longest preparation time can fall short before a grand event or party. At others, you may find yourself tending to unexpected guests. Fret not, because you can make any of these 5 minute dessert recipes mentioned below. Not only are they easy to make, but they take a few ingredients, so you can fill your sweet cravings in no time without spending hours cooking. Plus, they are easily adaptable, so you can adjust the taste to your liking based on what ingredients you have in your pantry.

Whether you opt for something rich and chocolatey or light and fruity, these easy at home desserts are also a likely bedtime snack. After all, after a hard day at work, when you want to indulge in something sweet and sinful, the one thing that you do not want the recipe to be is elaborate. And the best part? Despite the recipes being short and sweet, you do not lose out on flavor. So here are some of the easy desserts with few ingredients that you can already find in your pantry or your local grocery stores. Moreover, you won't need fancy equipment or special baking skills to be able to enjoy these yummy treats that make you feel guilty even if time is not on your side.

1. Microwave Chocolate Mug Cake

Ingredients:

• 4 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 2 tbsp Cadbury cocoa powder
• 2 tbsp sugar
• 1/4 tsp baking powder
• 3 tbsp milk
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tbsp chocolate chips (optional)

Method:

1. In a microwave-safe mug, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, and baking powder.
2. Add milk, oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients, and stir until smooth.
3. Fold in the chocolate chips if you are using them.
4. Microwave for 1 to 1.5 minutes, until the cake rises and is firm to touch.
5. Let it cool slightly before digging in.

2. Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie

Ingredients:

• 1 large banana, ripe
• 2 tbsp peanut butter
• 200 ml milk
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• Ice cubes (optional)

Method:

1. In a blender, add the ripe banana, peanut butter, milk, honey, and vanilla extract.
2. Blend until the mixture is smooth, creamy and has no discernible lumps.
3. Add ice cubes if you prefer a chilled smoothie, and blend again.
4. Pour into a glass and enjoy immediately.

3. Instant Berry Yogurt Parfait

Ingredients:

• 200 gm Greek yogurt
• 50 gm mixed berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
• 2 tbsp granola
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 tsp chia seeds (optional)

Method:

1. In a serving glass, layer half of the Greek yoghurt.
2. Add a layer of berries, followed by granola.
3. Drizzle with honey and sprinkle chia seeds on top.
4. Repeat the layers one more time and serve immediately.

4. Chocolate stuffed Microwave Cookie

Ingredients:

• 4 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tbsp butter, melted
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tbsp milk
• 1 tbsp melted Cadbury Bournville dark chocolate
• 1 tbsp chocolate chips (optional)

Method:

1. In a microwave-safe bowl, mix flour, sugar, brown sugar, and melted butter.
2. Stir in vanilla extract and milk to form a dough.
3. Press the dough into the bowl, making a well in the center.
4. Add a dollop of the melted chocolate in the center and cover with a bit more dough.
5. Microwave for 1 to 1.5 minutes until the cookie is cooked.
6. Let it cool slightly and enjoy your filled cookie.

5. Cinnamon-Sugar Tortilla Crisps

Ingredients:

• 2 flour tortillas
• 2 tbsp melted butter
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

Method:

1. Brush both sides of the tortillas with melted butter.
2. Mix sugar and cinnamon, then sprinkle over the tortillas.
3. Cut the tortillas into triangles and arrange them on a microwave-safe plate.
4. Microwave for 1 to 2 minutes, until the tortillas are crispy.
5. Let them cool for a minute before serving.

All these desserts are adaptable, which means you can change up the ingredients depending on what you like or have in your kitchen. From rich chocolate desserts to lighter, fruit-filled options, these treats remind us that sometimes the best sweets are ones you can whip up without needing multiple hours for any one recipe. They also provide a wonderful way to introduce children or novice bakers to the pleasures of dessert-making, minus the frills and fuss that are entailed in conventional baking.