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spoon lifting healthy mug cake recipe

How to Make a Healthy Mug Cake Recipe

A rich and fluffy healthy mug cake recipe made with cocoa powder, no sugar, and under 100 calories.

  • Total Time: 2 minutes
  • Yield: 1 mug cake

Ingredients

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2 tbsp all-purpose flour (or gluten-free)

2 tbsp granulated sweetener (sugar-free)

2 tsp cocoa powder

1/16 tsp salt

1/8 tsp baking soda

1/4 tsp espresso powder (optional)

1 tsp oil (coconut, sunflower, or vegetable)

1/2 tsp white vinegar

1/8 tsp vanilla extract

2 tbsp water

12 tbsp chocolate chips (optional)

Instructions

1. Grease a microwave-safe mug.

2. Mix dry ingredients (flour, cocoa, sweetener, salt, baking soda, espresso powder).

3. Add wet ingredients (oil, vinegar, vanilla, water) and stir until smooth.

4. Fold in chocolate chips if desired.

5. Microwave for 1 minute or bake at 350°F for 8–10 minutes.

6. Let cool for 30 seconds before serving.

Notes

Each mug cake has about 96 calories.

Use stevia or monk fruit to make it sugar-free.

Add banana or Greek yogurt for variation.

  • Author: Rita
  • Prep Time: 1 minute
  • Cook Time: 1 minute
  • Category: Healthy Mug Cakes
  • Method: Microwave
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian