Low Calorie Gluten Free Chocolate Mug Cake
This rich and gooey chocolate mug cake is gluten-free, low calorie, and comes together in under 5 minutes. Made with almond flour, applesauce, and cocoa powder, it’s a cozy single-serve treat perfect for satisfying sweet cravings, without refined sugar or dairy.
Equipment
- microwave-safe mug
- fork for mixing
- microwave
- measuring spoons
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp almond flour
- 1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tbsp coconut sugar (or stevia)
- 1 tbsp unsweetened applesauce
- 1 tbsp almond milk (or oat milk)
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
- 1 pinch sea salt
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- mini dairy-free chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Pick a microwave-safe mug that holds at least 8 oz. Make sure it’s tall to prevent overflowing.
- In the mug, combine almond flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, salt, and coconut sugar. Stir well with a fork to remove clumps.
- Add applesauce, almond milk, and vanilla extract. Stir again until smooth and fully incorporated. If you’re adding chocolate chips, fold them in now.
- Microwave on high for 60–70 seconds. The cake should rise and look set but soft in the center. Cooking time depends on your microwave's power—start with 60 and adjust.
- Let it sit for 1 minute before digging in. Serve as-is or with coconut whipped cream for extra indulgence.
Notes
For a gooey center, drop a square of dark chocolate in the middle before microwaving. To make it extra moist, add a spoon of mashed banana or dairy-free yogurt. For added texture, top with a quick almond flour streusel before cooking.
Nutrition
Calories: 170kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 4gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 140mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gCalcium: 60mgIron: 1.5mg
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