Description
Indulge in a guilt-free treat with this low-calorie chocolate mug cake! Ready in minutes, it’s the perfect single-serving dessert for satisfying your chocolate cravings without derailing your healthy eating plan.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons granulated sweetener (such as stevia or erythritol)
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- Pinch of salt
- 1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk (or any milk)
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened applesauce
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional: sugar-free chocolate chips or chopped nuts for topping
Instructions
- In a large mug, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, sweetener, baking powder, and salt.
- Add the almond milk, applesauce, and vanilla extract. Stir until just combined, ensuring there are no dry pockets of flour.
- Microwave on high for 60-90 seconds, or until the cake is cooked through and has risen. Cooking time may vary depending on your microwave.
- Let cool for a minute or two before adding toppings like sugar-free chocolate chips or chopped nuts.
- Enjoy your delicious and healthy chocolate mug cake!
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use dark cocoa powder.
- If you don’t have applesauce, you can substitute with an equal amount of mashed banana.
- Be careful not to overcook the cake, as it can become dry.
- Consider adding a small amount of instant coffee granules for a deeper chocolate flavor.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 minute
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Microwave
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cake
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 5g
- Protein: 5g