MAKE IT CUTE

Social distancing may leave you lacking a companion for the time being—but cuddling up with cake in a mug is surely an acceptable substitution.

You're most likely stealing *all* the quarantine snacks that Mom and Dad stuffed in the fridge—so why not concoct some treats of your own? TikTok's "For You" page is filled with drool-worthy desserts to replicate, many of which are so easy to make, the instructions are captured in just one 15-second clip. Emily Hood—a 16-year-old TikToker from Middlebury, Indiana—has been posting a quarantine recipe every day on her account, and several have even gone viral. "I've been doing these videos for nearly a month now. I've done 29 recipes so far, and they never seem to get old," Hood shares. "I love finding new recipes in my family's shared cookbook. So far, I've made treats as simple as three-ingredient brownies, whoopie pies, peanut butter cups and more. They seem to be getting amazing feedback from my followers. The series gets great engagement and has really helped my account grow." Try some of the most popular trending TikTok treats listed below—and don't hold back from capturing content as you bake!

Chocolate Cake in a Mug

@schmemilyh

Quarantine recipes: Chocolate mug cake! ##mealprep ##mugcake ##baking ##boredathome ##quarantine

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Baking a cake can be *so* time-consuming; not to mention, the process can leave your kitchen looking like a total mess. This version made in a mug is an easier, equally delicious option.

How To:

1. In a mug, mix 1/4 cup flour, 1/4 cup white sugar, 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder, 1/8 tsp baking soda, 1/8 tsp salt, 3 tbsp milk, 2 tbsp canola or vegetable oil and 1/4 tsp vanilla extract.

2. Microwave for 1 minute and 45 seconds.

Frozen Blueberries + Milk

@katiefeeneyy

I wasn’t expecting it to be so good🤩 your 3rd @ wants to buy you ice cream🍦😛

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Consider a daily serving of fruit checked. This blueberry treat's irresistible, slushy consistency practically melts in your mouth.

How To:

1. In a bowl, add 1 cup frozen blueberries (or any other frozen fruit), 1 cup milk and 2 tsp sugar. Let sit for a minute until the milk starts freezing—it may turn purple or pink.

2. Stir until combined.

Edible Birthday Cake Batter

@.quarantinetreats

you’ve seen edible cookie dough... but have you seen edible cake batter? ##foryoupage ##quarantine ##baking ##vibecheck ##quarantinelife ##tiktokeat ##fyp

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This sprinkle-studded recipe is safe to eat even before baking. You can also stick excess batter in the oven to cook for later!

How To: 

1. In a bowl, mix 1 tbsp sugar, 4 tbsp flour, a pinch of salt, 2 tbsp milk, 1/4 tsp vanilla extract and 1 tbsp melted butter.

2. Add rainbow sprinkles and white chocolate chips, and stir again.

Cookie Dough Milkshake

@traderjoesfoodreviews

Healthy Cookie Dough Milkshake 🍪🥛🍦 ##milkshake ##milkshakes ##cookie ##cookiedough ##chocolate ##ediblecookiedough ##blizzard ##shake ##dessert ##icecream

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Cookie lovers, rejoice. This drink is so delicious, it puts Betty and Veronica's iconic milkshakes on Riverdale to shame.

How To:

1. In a blender, combine 4 frozen bananas, 1 cup creamer and 1 cup almond milk.

2. In a bowl, add 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1/2 cup flour, 3 tbsp melted butter, 2 tsp vanilla and 1/4 cup chocolate chips. Roll into small balls and add to blender.

3. Blend all ingredients. Pour into a glass and garnish with extra cookie dough and chocolate chips.

Peanut Butter + Cheerio Bars

@healthy_baking101

𝙷𝚎𝚊𝚕𝚝𝚑𝚢 𝚙𝚎𝚊𝚗𝚞𝚝 𝚋𝚞𝚝𝚝𝚎𝚛 𝚊𝚗𝚍 𝙲𝚑𝚎𝚎𝚛𝚒𝚘 𝚋𝚊𝚛𝚜♡︎ 𝚆𝚑𝚊𝚝 𝚜𝚑𝚘𝚞𝚕𝚍 𝙸 𝚖𝚊𝚔𝚎 𝚗𝚎𝚡𝚝? ##healthy ##fyp ##ownthecurves

♬ original sound - 60secondsounds

This crunchy treat is a healthier take on a granola bar to indulge in. Feel free to sub in another cereal of choice if you prefer!

How To:

1. In a bowl, add 2 cups Cheerios.

2. In a separate bowl, add 4 tbsp peanut butter and 4 tbsp honey. Microwave for 20 seconds, then mix.

3. Add peanut butter mixture to the bowl with Cheerios. Stir well.

4. Pour onto a pan with parchment paper, making sure to press down the mixture so it's flat.

5. Freeze for 40 minutes, then cut into squares.

Three-Ingredient Nutella Brownies

@schmemilyh

Quarantine Recipes: 3 ingredient Nutella brownies ##OwnTheCurve ##brownies ##baking ##food ##dessert ##nutella ##quarantine ##recipe ##tutorial ##tiktokbakeoff

♬ If u used this sound turn on my post notification - oye11000

Ditch spoonfuls from the Nutella jar. The classic hazelnut cocoa spread gets the ultimate upgrade when baked in the oven.

How To:

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

2. In a bowl, add 1 1/4 cups Nutella, 2 eggs, 1 egg yolk and 1/2 cup flour.

3. Bake for 20-25 minutes.

Which one of these recipes will you try first? Comment below!

by Carrie Berk | 4/21/2020