8 Snacks You Didn't Know You Could Prepare in a Microwave

In a hurry? Try these surprisingly easy yet delicious microwave snack recipes - perfect for busy peeps like you!

1. Crispy Microwaved Bacon for your Sandwich

Place some paper towel sheets on a microwave-safe plate, lay up to 8 slices of bacon, make sure not to have them overlap, then, place another paper towel sheet on top. Heat in the microwave on high for about 4 to 6 minutes. You can now toss your crisp bacon delights into your sandwich - adding tomato, lettuce, cucumber, mayo, and cheese.

2. Easy Poached Eggs

In a small bowl, pour in 1/2 cup of cold water, add a pinch of salt, crack an egg, and make sure it's completely submerged in the water. Put it in the microwave and set for about a minute or so. Take it out, ready your toast, put the poached egg on top, drizzle pepper (optional), serve, and eat. Yum!

3. Five-Minute Buttered Corn on the Cob

This instant tummy filler is just really easy. Husk fresh corn and rinse with water. Spread butter on each ear and wrap with a wax paper. Set the microwave on High (100%) for 2 minutes per ear. Take it out, add some more butter, season with salt, and get ready to be refueled.

4. Microwave Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookie

Pour in milk in a bowl, add the oats, pumpkin puree, cinnamon, salt, ginger, raisin or any dried fruit. Cook on high for 8-10 minutes. Take it out, sprinkle brown sugar, and pecan pieces over the oatmeal to serve. Voila, soft and chewy snack grains in an instant!

5. Three-Minute French Toast

French toast in a mug is such a quick bite. In a bowl, beat the egg, add sugar, cinnamon powder, vanilla extract, and pour in the milk. Cut your bread into small cubes, butter each side, and let it soak for a while before popping the mug into the microwave for a minute and 20 seconds. Take it out, add some maple syrup, and enjoy!

6. Ten-Minute Creamy Mac and Cheese

This trick works for super hungry peeps who need to reward themselves for studying or working so hard. Very easy, put the mac pasta and some butter into a bowl, pour water but fresh milk does the job even better, and sprinkle a pinch of salt. Mix them up, cover, and plop it in the microwave and set for about 6-7 minutes or until you get your desired pasta al dente. If it's good, then put in some cream cheese, your fave shredded cheese, blend, and pop it back to the microwave for 30 seconds to a minute. Serve and enjoy!

7. DIY Microwave Movie Popcorn

Toss 1/2 cup of corn kernels with 1/2 teaspoon of oil and drizzle a pinch of salt. Dump the corn kernels in a brown bag, lock the corners of the bags by folding the corners down and tearing little tabs, then folding again those tabs over. You have to do this sealing trick so the popcorn won't unravel the bag and mess it all up. Set the microwave for about 2 minutes, serve, and that's it. You're now off to a movie marathon.

8. Yellow Sweet Potato Chips

Slice peeled and scrubbed sweet potatoes very thinly, put the slices into a bowl, toss to coat with oil, and season with salt and pepper. Lay a wax or parchment paper unto the microwave tray, place the thin slices on it, and set high power for about 3-4 minutes until desired crisp is achieved. Your crunchy and healthy chips are now ready!

Maximize what your microwave can do and indulge in these quick grabs. Happy snacking, everyone!