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Paleo Banana Bread Mug Cake
The Paleo Banana Bread Mug Cake blends mashed ripe banana with coconut or almond flour, eggs, coconut milk, and natural sweeteners, then microwaves the mixture until set into a single-serving cake. The result is a moist, quick banana bread-flavored treat suitable for a paleo diet approach.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
3 mins
Total Time
8 mins
Servings:
1
mug cake
Calories:
358 kcal
Course:
Breakfast
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 large banana mashed, ripe
- 1 large egg lightly beaten
- 2 tablespoons coconut milk or almond milk (see note, full-fat
- 1 tsp maple syrup or honey
- 2 Tbsp coconut flour or almond flour, 4 tablespoons
- 1 tablespoon pecans or walnuts, chopped, raw
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon optional
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- Pinch salt sea salt
Instructions
- Mash the banana in a microwave-safe mug until it's nice and creamy.
- Add the rest of the ingredients to the mug and mash/stir together until well-combined.
- Microwave on high for 2 to 3 minutes, or until cake has set up and tests clean.
- Allow cake to cool slightly before diving in!
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Notes
- If substituting almond flour for coconut flour, omit the coconut milk unless the batter appears too dry.
- You may omit the sweetener completely or adjust the amount to suit your preference.
- Nutrition information is based on the coconut flour version.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1mug cake
Calories
358kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
44g
(15%)
Protein
11g
(22%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Sugar
21g
(42%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1 mug cake
Amount Per Serving
Calories 358
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1mug cake | |
| Calories | 358kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 44g | 15% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Sugar | 21g | 42% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.