1 Minute Microwave Mug Cake Recipe – Mug Cake

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is lower in calories, while water is a budget-friendly option.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Coconut oil adds flavor and is a healthier fat, while canola oil is often cheaper.

chocolate chips

🥗Healthier: dark chocolate

💰Cheaper: chopped chocolate bar

Dark chocolate is richer in antioxidants, while a chopped chocolate bar can be more economical.

sugar

🥗Healthier: stevia

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Stevia is a low-calorie sweetener, while brown sugar is often less expensive.

In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, sugar, salt and cocoa powder.

Add milk, melted butter, egg, vanilla extract and stir until combined and smooth. Stir in chocolate chunks.

Transfer the batter into 2 microwave safe mugs, fill only 2/3, place the mug (one at the time) in the center and cook for 60 seconds, or until it has stopped rising and is firm to the touch.

Dust with powdered sugar and serve.

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