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Pineapple Crisp Mix in a Mug

Make a pineapple crisp mix in a mug: shake a dry cake mix blend in a bag, then microwave with pineapple tidbits for a quick dessert.

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Sara Noel
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Pineapple Crisp Mix in a Mug

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A single-serving pineapple crisp made from a small bag of dry mix and a fruit cup. Shake the mix together ahead, then microwave it in a mug when you want a warm dessert.
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Prep Time8 minutes
Cook Time2 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
CourseDessert
CuisineAmerican
Servings1 mug
Calories337
Ingredients Equipment Directions Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1/4 cup dry pineapple cake mix
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped walnuts
  • 1/2 teaspoon dry cherry gelatin
  • 1 (4 ounce) snack-size fruit cup of pineapple tidbits
  • 1 tablespoon butter or margarine

Equipment

  • zip-top bags
  • mug

Directions
 

  1. Add the cake mix, walnuts, and cherry gelatin to a small zip-top bag, close it, and shake to blend.
  2. Keep the dry mix on its own until you are ready to cook.

Notes

Dump the pineapple tidbits into a 1 1/2 to 2 cup microwave-safe mug, add the dry mix, and stir in the butter or margarine. Microwave on HIGH 2 minutes; stir briefly before eating.
Storage: leftovers covered in fridge within 2 hours, 3 to 4 days; reheat to 165°F.

Nutrition

Serving: 167g | Calories: 337kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 8.2g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 319mg | Potassium: 188mg | Fiber: 1.8g | Sugar: 31g | Vitamin A: 399IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 90mg | Iron: 1.2mg

Nutrition is an estimate per serving from USDA FoodData Central, as cooked, 1 servings from the whole mix with 1 (4 ounce) snack-size fruit cup of pineapple tidbits, 1 tablespoon butter or margarine; dry pineapple cake mix counted as yellow cake mix (one box 432 g), dry cherry gelatin counted as gelatin dessert mix (dry), snack-size fruit cup of pineapple tidbits counted as canned pineapple (a 20 oz can 567 g), butter or margarine (the first choice counted). Brands and portions vary, so use it only as an approximation.

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