Healthy Banana Mug Cake (Vegan + GF)
Servings: 1
This banana mug cake is warm, fluffy, and packed with yummy flavor of banana bread, all in just five minutes. Plus, it's vegan and gluten-free, making it a quick and healthy snack when you're craving something sweet.
Equipment
- microwave-safe mug
- fork (for mashing)
- spoon or whisk
Ingredients
- ½ ripe banana
- 1 tbsp cashew milk
- 1 tbsp coconut oil, unrefined melted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ cup gluten free flour
- ¼ tsp baking powder
- 1 tbsp ground flaxseed
- 1 tbsp coconut sugar
- sea salt, unrefined
- 1 tbsp chopped walnuts
- 1 tbsp chocolate chips or cacao nibs
Instructions
- Mash banana with fork to create a puree. Mix in other wet ingredients (milk, oil and vanilla.)
- In separate bowl, combine remaining ingredients.
- Pour dry ingredients into mug with wet ingredients, and stir until mixed, but not any longer.
- Microwave for 2 minutes. (800 watt microwave)
Notes
- For extra moisture, stir in a teaspoon of coconut oil before microwaving.
- Microwave times vary—start with 90 seconds and add more time in 10-second increments if needed.
- No gluten-free flour? Try oat flour, almond flour, or us all-purpose if you can tolerate gluten.
- Try a drizzle of nut butter, sliced bananas, or coconut whipped cream for extra flavor.
Nutrition
Calories: 280kcal, Carbohydrates: 42g, Protein: 4g, Fat: 10g, Saturated Fat: 4g, Fiber: 5g, Sugar: 12g, Calcium: 50mg, Iron: 2mg