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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.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
7 mins
Servings: 1
Calories: 509 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 large banana
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon peanut butter
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- ⅓ cup oat flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- pinch of salt
Instructions
- Place the peeled banana in a large microwave-safe mug (16-ounce or larger) and use a fork to mash until smooth.
- 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.
- 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.
- Carefully remove the mug from the microwave (it will be hot!) and let it cool for 5 minutes before digging in.
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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
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
% 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.