Healthy Banana Mug Cake

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5.0

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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    7 mins

  • Servings

    1

  • Calories

    509 kcal

  • Course

    Dessert

  • Cuisine

    American

Healthy Banana Mug Cake

Banana Mug Cake tastes like a slice of banana bread and cooks in just 2 minutes! It's the perfect single-serving treat to make when you have a ripe banana to use up.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 large banana
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tablespoon peanut butter
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
  • cup oat flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • pinch of salt
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Instructions

  1. Place the peeled banana in a large microwave-safe mug (16-ounce or larger) and use a fork to mash until smooth.
  2. Add in the egg, peanut butter, maple syrup, flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt. Stir well until the mixture looks like a lumpy cake batter. Sprinkle a few chocolate chips or walnuts on top, if you'd like extra texture.
  3. Place the mug in the microwave and cook on high power for 2 minutes. The cake will rise above the top of the mug as it cooks, but it shouldn't spill over as long as you use a 16-ounce or larger size mug. The cake should feel firm to the touch in the center when it's done cooking; add another 30 seconds of cook time if you need to.
  4. Carefully remove the mug from the microwave (it will be hot!) and let it cool for 5 minutes before digging in.

Notes

  • Nutrition information is for a single serving without the optional toppings. This information is automatically calculated and is just an estimate, not a guarantee.
  • Oven Directions: Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Place the oven-safe mug on a baking sheet for easy removal (this will ensure the mug doesn't tip over on a wire shelf). Bake for 35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean from the center of the cake. Let it cool for 5 minutes before serving.
  • Mug Cake for Two: If you want to make a snack-size portion or have smaller mugs to work with, divide this batter into two 10-ounce coffee mugs and cook them simultaneously for 2 minutes in the microwave.
  • Update Note: This recipe was updated in July 2023 to use a microwave and turn out more like banana bread. Find the original recipe here if you prefer the flourless oven-baked version, which does not work in a microwave.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 509kcal (25%) Carbohydrates 77g (26%) Protein 17g (34%) Fat 17g (26%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 4g Monounsaturated Fat 7g Trans Fat 0.02g Cholesterol 186mg (62%) Sodium 154mg (6%) Potassium 1246mg (36%) Fiber 7g (28%) Sugar 31g (62%) Vitamin A 359IU (7%) Vitamin C 12mg (13%) Calcium 265mg (27%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 509 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 509kcal 25%
Carbohydrates 77g 26%
Protein 17g 34%
Fat 17g 26%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4g 24%
Monounsaturated Fat 7g 35%
Trans Fat 0.02g 1%
Cholesterol 186mg 62%
Sodium 154mg 6%
Potassium 1246mg 27%
Fiber 7g 28%
Sugar 31g 62%
Vitamin A 359IU 7%
Vitamin C 12mg 13%
Calcium 265mg 27%
Iron 4mg 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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