Chocolate Chip Mug Cake
Dig into a fluffy Chocolate Chip Mug Cake that is unbelievably healthy. Whipped up in under 5 minutes, this cookie mug cake is the perfect single serve treat to satisfy your cravings.
Servings: 1 serving
Equipment
- microwave or oven
- microwave-safe mug or mini microwave-safe bowl
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp (45 grams) unsweetened applesauce or mashed banana
- 1 tbsp nut butter peanut butter, almond butter or preferred nut butter
- 1 tbsp maple syrup or honey
- 1/3 tsp vanilla extract optional
- 2 tbsp oat flour or all purpose flour
- 2 tbsp almond flour or more oat flour, all purpose flour
- ⅓ tsp baking powder
- a pinch of salt
- 2 tbsp milk of choice
- 1 tbsp chocolate chips
Instructions
- In a microwave-safe mug, combine applesauce, nut butter, maple syrup and vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth.
- Once smooth, add oat flour, almond flour, baking powder, a pinch of salt and milk. Stir until combined; then fold a tablespoon chocolate chips into the mug cake batter.
- Place the mug in the microwave and cook on high for approximately 1 minute, or until the cake has risen and is set in the center. Microwaves may vary, so adjust the cooking time accordingly.
- Carefully remove the mug from the microwave (it will be hot!) and allow the cake to cool for a minute or two before serving.
Oven-baked Chocolate Chip Mug Cake
- Follow the same instructions as above but bake in hot oven at 180°C (360°F) for 12 to 20 minutes.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 mug cake | Calories: 356.3kcal | Carbohydrates: 40.7g | Protein: 9.8g | Fat: 19.8g | Saturated Fat: 5.7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4.1g | Sodium: 5.9mg | Potassium: 167.1mg | Fiber: 7.4g | Sugar: 18.9g | Vitamin A: 12.9IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 93.5mg | Iron: 3mg