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low calorie mug cake dessert served in a mug

Low Calorie Chocolate Mug Cake


  • Author: Maria A. Moreno
  • Total Time: 3 minutes
  • Yield: 1 1x

Description

This healthy mug cake is rich, moist, and packed with chocolate flavor. Low in calories, it’s made with no eggs or butter and ready in under a minute!


Ingredients

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  • 2 tbsp flour

  • 1 tbsp cocoa powder

  • 1 tbsp granulated sweetener

  • 1/8 tsp baking soda

  • Pinch of salt

  • 1 tsp oil

  • 1/4 tsp vinegar

  • 1/4 tsp vanilla

  • 3 tbsp water

  • Optional: 1 tsp mini chocolate chips


Instructions

  1. Spray a mug with cooking spray.

  2. Mix dry ingredients. Add wet ingredients and stir until smooth.

  3. Microwave for 60–90 seconds.

  4. Let cool for 30 seconds before eating.

Notes

To keep this mug cake low in calories, use a zero-calorie sweetener and skip the chocolate chips. For a vegan version, use plant-based milk and dairy-free chocolate. For a gluten-free option, swap in almond flour. Cooking times may vary slightly depending on your microwave wattage.

  • Prep Time: 2 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 minute
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 mug cake
  • Calories: 150 kcal
  • Sugar: 4g (or 0g with sugar substitute)
  • Sodium: 120mg
  • Fat: 6g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4.5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 21g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: low calorie desserts, healthy mug cake, sugar-free chocolate cake, quick desserts