{"id":29242,"date":"2018-06-07T06:00:00","date_gmt":"2018-06-07T16:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.theimpulsivebuy.com\/wordpress\/?p=29242"},"modified":"2021-01-22T21:18:38","modified_gmt":"2021-01-23T07:18:38","slug":"quick-review-ghirardelli-dark-chocolate-premium-mug-brownie-mix","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.theimpulsivebuy.com\/wordpress\/2018\/06\/07\/quick-review-ghirardelli-dark-chocolate-premium-mug-brownie-mix\/","title":{"rendered":"QUICK REVIEW: Ghirardelli Dark Chocolate Premium Mug Brownie Mix"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Ghirardelli<\/p>\n

What is it?<\/h3>\n

This is Ghirardelli\u2019s entry into the single serve mug mix category that already has Duncan Hines, Betty Crocker, and Mrs. Butterworth\u2019s as members. It\u2019s a dark chocolate brownie mix that you make in the microwave with just four teaspoons of water. <\/p>\n

\"Ghirardelli<\/p>\n

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\"Ghirardelli<\/p>\n

Mix. Nuke. Done! <\/p>\n

It doesn\u2019t have a topping like the Betty Crocker ones but it does tout as being premium and made with REAL CHOCOLATE chips.<\/p>\n

How is it?<\/h3>\n

For such a simple process and so few ingredients, this is a tasty dessert. It has a rich dark chocolate flavor that didn\u2019t become too intense and I love that the chocolate chips were nearly liquified after cooking making them like ooey-gooey pockets of joy.<\/p>\n

\"Ghirardelli<\/p>\n

The actual brownie part did seem to be a little dried out even though I followed the directions accordingly, but having the melted chips in there definitely offset the texture that I wished was a bit softer and more moist. <\/p>\n

Is there anything else I need to know?<\/h3>\n

I\u2019ve tried nearly all the other mug mixes and thought most of them were nauseating sugar bombs so I was definitely hesitant for this one. Even though the sugar content is similar to the others it doesn\u2019t come across that way on your tongue.<\/p>\n

Also, it doesn\u2019t say it on the box but I tried replacing the water with milk and the results were much improved. The brownie part turned out a lot better with a more pillow-like texture. In addition, if dark chocolate isn\u2019t your thing then there are three other versions at the moment to try \u2013 Double Chocolate, Salted Caramel, and Chocolate Peanut Butter. <\/p>\n

Conclusion:<\/h3>\n

A quick, easy, and decadent mug brownie that I would choose over the other brands any day of the week. Just don\u2019t over nuke it and maybe replace the water with milk. Otherwise, cheers!<\/p>\n

Purchased Price:<\/b> $2.50
\nSize:<\/b> 2.3 oz single serve pouch (4 pack)
\nPurchased at:<\/b> Walmart
\nRating:<\/b> 8 out of 10
\nNutrition Facts:<\/b> (1 packet) 300 calories, 11 grams of fat, 3.5 grams of saturated fat, 0 grams of trans fat, 0 milligrams of cholesterol, 200 milligrams of sodium, 49 grams of carbohydrates, less than 1 gram of dietary fiber, 32 grams of sugar, and 2 grams of protein.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

What is it? This is Ghirardelli\u2019s entry into the single serve mug mix category that already has Duncan Hines, Betty Crocker, and Mrs. Butterworth\u2019s as members. It\u2019s a dark chocolate brownie mix that you make in the microwave with just four teaspoons of water. Mix. Nuke. Done! 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