Ever have one of those days?

You might think this is just a
 cup of coffee. which on many days 
would be a good pick me up, but....

I was having "one of those days" last week and needed a pick me up.  While looking up some recipes for a pregnant co-worker (and apparently the only one who reads this blog) whose unborn child apparently has an intense dislike for chicken, I came across the recipe below that she had sent me some time back.  I'm pretty sure the recipe came from this site because it has the same pictures as were in the email she sent me, but the recipe is all over the internet so I won't fee too bad if I don't credit the right source.  At least I tried!

5 MINUTE CHOCOLATE MUG CAKE
4 tablespoons flour
4 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons cocoa
1 egg
3 tablespoons milk
3 tablespoons oil
3 tablespoons chocolate chips (optional)
A small splash of vanilla extract
1 large coffee mug (MicroSafe)
Add dry ingredients to mug, and mix well.  Add the egg and mix thoroughly.

Pour in the milk and oil and mix well..

Add the chocolate chips (if using) and vanilla extract, and mix again. 
Put your mug in the microwave and cook for 3 minutes at 1000 watts.

The cake will rise over the top of the mug, but don't be alarmed!

Allow to cool a little, and tip out onto a plate if desired.
EAT ! (this can serve 2 if you want to feel slightly more virtuous).

Upon finding it, I immediately excused myself and ran to the kitchen.  The result was just heavenly.  It was a little dense and you could definitely taste the bitter-sweetness of the cocoa and semi-sweet chips that I used, but I liked both of those things.

I've been way off the wagon lately, but fully intend to get back on track soon.  I might have to try this version !

It's a mug full of warm, chocolate goodness....

Made even better by a heaping topping of Reddi-Wip!

What do you do to get you back on track when you're having  a not-so-stellar day?