Healthy Chocolate Mug Cake
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4.7
Healthy Chocolate Mug Cake
Description
The mug cake is prepared by combining plain flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and a pinch of salt in a large mug, then adding whole milk, fat-free Greek yogurt, nut butter, and maple syrup before mixing in milk chocolate chips. The batter is microwaved on high for 90 seconds, resulting in a warm, soft chocolate cake with embedded chips.
The Greek yogurt and nut butter contribute moisture and richness without heavy fats, and the maple syrup adds sweetness. This dessert is instantly satisfying and portion-controlled, cooked entirely in one mug.
It's recommended to let the cake cool for a couple of minutes before eating because it will be very hot straight from the microwave. Optional toppings like yogurt or chocolate sauce can be added, and cooking times may vary slightly depending on microwave wattage.
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoon plain flour
- 3 tablespoon cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 pinch salt sea salt
- 2 tablespoon Greek yogurt 0% fat free
- 3 tablespoon nut butter
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 4 tablespoon milk whole
- 30 g milk chocolate chips
Instructions
- Combine 3 tablespoon Plain flour, 3 tablespoon Cocoa powder, 1 teaspoon Baking powder and 1 pinch Sea salt in a large mug.
- Add 4 tablespoon Whole milk, 2 tablespoon 0% Fat Free Greek yogurt, 3 tablespoon Nut butter and 1 tablespoon Maple syrup.
- Add 30 g Milk chocolate chips. Mix well.
- Cook in the microwave on high power for 90 seconds.
- Top with yogurt and chocolate sauce (optional)
Notes
- Allow the cake to cool for a few minutes after microwaving as it will be hot.
- Sprinkle powdered sugar on top for decoration if desired.
- Adjust cooking time as needed based on your microwave's power.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 272 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1cake | |
| Calories | 272kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 29g | 10% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 6mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 47mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 600mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 14g | 28% |
| Vitamin A | 50IU | 1% |
| Calcium | 246mg | 25% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.7
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