Description
A quick and easy dessert that captures nostalgia with a warm, chocolatey flavor, perfect for satisfying cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ripe banana
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon almond flour (or gluten-free flour of choice)
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1 egg
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- A pinch of salt
Instructions
- Mash the banana in a microwave-safe mug with a fork until smooth.
- Add cocoa powder, almond flour, honey (or maple syrup), egg, baking powder, and salt. Mix until well combined.
- Microwave on high for 1-2 minutes, depending on your microwave’s power, until the cake is set.
- Allow to cool slightly before enjoying, optionally topped with chocolate chips, nuts, or whipped cream.
Notes
Use a mug that holds at least 12 ounces to prevent overflow. Check for doneness in increments of 15 seconds after the first minute.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Microwave
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mug cake
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 186mg