I actually enjoy cold, rainy days.
They offer a good excuse to stay home and be lazy. (Unfortunately, they’re not so fun when you actually have to go out in the cold rain.) Yesterday was the epitome of a rainy day, which meant: laziness on the menu! Here’s how my laziness manifested itself:
Above, a microwave muffin – a microwave version of a Single Lady Muffin.
I sprayed a little dish (you could use a coffee mug) with coconut oil spray, scooped in the batter for a Single Lady Cupcake (with chocolate pieces, natch), and microwaved for 90 seconds. Behold the yumminess:
A note about the “lazy-girl” microwave version: If you’re using only applesauce, not oil, just keep in mind that the microwaved cake is a bit drier than the oven version. It’s still plenty yummy, though! Next up might have to be a savory version:
- Broccoli + nutritional yeast = Cheesy Broccoli Muffins
- Nutritional yeast (or vegan cheese) + tomato sauce = Pizza Muffins!
- Ooh or maybe even corn muffins? Microwave corn muffins in only 5 minutes?! Bring on the rain!
Do you ever have “lazy” days?
Y’know, days where you don’t even want to get outta your PJs? How do you motivate yourself (if you do!) on those days? And do you like rainy days? Are there any special activities (such as baking, reading, scrapbooking, etc.) that you like to do on rainy days? Personally, I could do without cold rain. But I am a fan of warm rainy days. I even enjoy running in it.
You might recall I am gorgeous when wet. Of course, by gorgeous, I mean that Rachel’s hairless Sphinx cat and I could be twins (Friends-reference number 5,462 on this blog). Actually, even when I’m not wet, my hair doesn’t much like the rain. But I think frizzy hair on rainy days is probably a universal problem. 😕
I’ll take four please! One for each kid. Oh and two for me ;).
I love rainy days, but only if I can stay inside and don’t have to go out in it. I usually try to get a few things done around the house on rainy days, but often times am found curled up on the couch catching up on reading or my shows!
Those muffins look great!
Katie,
So glad you enjoyed the microwave version – sometimes the best ideas come from being lazy. Your cupcake looks perfect, and I want it right now…with ice-cream! 🙂 I also can’t wait to try a pizza muffin – now that is genius!
I’m with you – I don’t mind a nice rainy day every so often, but I can do without the cold. It’s kind of dreary here in Nashville today. Would be a perfect day for a good book, a nap, and a pizza muffin! 🙂
I just got finished eating lunch, and I had to run to my computer. Why? Because you’re a genius, that’s why! I just finished eating some Maple Melties. They were the tastiest treats ever–and no guilt! I used your recipe here:
https://chocolatecoveredkatie.com/2010/11/01/one-ingredient-artisana-coconut-butter-melties/
and added in maple syrup instead of agave. Highly recommended!
Omg I want to make a gluten free version of that microwave muffin soo badly! I can’t wait to try it when I return home for thanksgiving break!
Also that savory muffin sounds amazing
I love nutritional yeast!
Do you make your own vegan parmesan or do you buy “Parma”?
If you do make your own… How do you make it?
I actually don’t know that I’ve ever had vegan parmesan! Is the Parma good? I never really thought parmesan added anything to pasta dishes, so I didn’t feel the need to look for a substitute… but that doesn’t mean I wouldn’t be interested in trying it if it’s good!
I made the pumpkin muffins and was in love. So I’m psyched to try em in the microwave. Love the idea. Thanks Katie. Thanks Heather, too!
I love making cakes and things in the microwave. I found one a few years ago that’s really handy when we’re craving some chocolate cake…it’s especially good with some (dairy or non-dairy) yogurt on top, and would probably also be delicious with some coconut butter drizzled on. I still have to try that stuff.
Microwave single serving muffins?!?! And I didn’t think I could love you more! I am going to try these babies out TODAY!
I hate rainy days. Hate hate hate. As in, when I’m out on my own, I may seriously think about moving to the desert just because rainy days depress me so much. I need the sunshine. And more than that, I like it warm.
Those look amazing!
I made one of your muffins (a peanut butter-y one) in the microwave using HEAB’s instructions recently. Good stuff! Your savory muffin ideas sound perfect for a quick side dish for a meal. I may have to try that. 🙂
I love rainy days! They feel so cozy. I do prefer warm to cold rainy days, though.