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Served healthy chocolate mug cake with gooey center

Healthy Mug Cake That Actually Tastes Good

This healthy mug cake is quick, gluten-free, eggless, and rich with chocolate flavor. Perfect for clean eating without missing dessert.

  • Total Time: 3 mins
  • Yield: 1 mug cake 1x

Ingredients

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3 tbsp almond flour (or oat flour)

1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder

1/4 tsp baking powder

Pinch of salt

1 tbsp nut butter (or Greek yogurt)

2 tbsp almond milk (or any milk)

12 tsp maple syrup or mashed banana

Optional: dark chocolate chips or chopped nuts

Instructions

1. In a microwave-safe mug, mix dry ingredients.

2. Add nut butter, maple syrup, milk, and stir well.

3. Fold in chocolate chips or nuts if using.

4. Microwave on high for 60–90 seconds.

5. Let cool slightly, then enjoy warm.

Notes

Microwave times vary—start with 60 seconds and increase if needed.

For vegan: use banana and plant-based milk.

For paleo: stick with almond flour and maple syrup.

  • Author: Casey Morgan
  • Prep Time: 2 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 min
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Microwave
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 mug cake
  • Calories: 190
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 120mg
  • Fat: 11g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 17g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 7g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: healthy mug cake, chocolate mug cake, low calorie mug cake