Chocolate Mud/Nutella Lava Microwave Dessert

After the shells, I was seriously craving chocolate. It was driving me crazy, and this was the only thing that could fix it! Look at it, in all of its glory!!!

Here's the recipe for this glorious chocolate desert:

• 1 oz. chocolate chips, or however many you feel like putting in. I usually just go off of my sight.
• 1 1/2 tbsp butter
• 2 tbsp sugar
• 1/2 beaten egg or 1 tbsp of "egg beaters"(pre-beaten eggs in a carton). That's what I typically use just because I'm not wasting half an egg and I save some time and dishes by not having to beat it.
• 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 2 tbsp Nutella (if desired)

To start, melt the chocolate chips and the butter in a microwave safe bowl or mug for 40 seconds, and then stir to make sure it is blended evenly and has a liquid consistency. Then, mix in the sugar, egg, and flour until you have a semi-thick batter. If adding Nutella, leave a dollop right in the middle of the mix: maybe push it down if you so feel like it. Microwave the dessert for 45 seconds to a minute, but don't go over a minute. Personally, I like mine a little muddier so I only cook it for 45 seconds. Remove from microwave and allow to cool for 3 minutes before serving.

Alternative: Mix the chocolatey dessert up so it gets the consistency of a mud cake. This is my favorite way to eat it.

I really enjoy this recipe because it's great in a pinch when you don't have a lot of time or energy but are still craving a warm and rich dessert.