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Banana Chocolate Mug Cakes Recipe

These Banana Chocolate Mug Cakes are so easy to make and ready in about 5 minutes. Filled with rich, moist banana bread and stuffed with gooey chocolate chunks, they are the perfect dessert for two!
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 2 minutes
Total Time 8 minutes
Servings 2 servings
Calories 468kcal
Cost $5

Ingredients

  • tablespoon unsalted butter melted and cooled
  • ½ cup mashed over-ripe banana I used 1 and ½ bananas
  • 1 large egg at room temperature
  • 2 tablespoon maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • cup all purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • cup chocolate chunks plus extra for topping

Instructions

  • In a microwave-safe bowl, microwave the butter until melted, about 30-45 seconds on high. To that same bowl, add the mashed banana, egg, maple syrup, and vanilla. Mix together until fully incorporated.
  • To that same bowl, add in the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix until combined. Fold in the chocolate chunks.
  • Spray your mugs with a little bit of non-stick spray. Split the batter equally into the two microwave-safe mugs. I topped mine with a sprinkle of extra chocolate chunks before baking.
    Microwave 1 mug at a time, for 1 minute and 30 seconds. Every microwave is different, so if that doesn't seem fully cooked to you, put it back in for another 10-15 seconds until done.
    Mug cakes will be very hot right out of the microwave so let them cool a little before enjoying.

Notes

  • How to ripen bananas quickly: If you know you want to make these in a day or two, stick your bananas in a brown paper bag and let them sit in there to ripen more quickly.
    If you are in a pinch, turn your oven on to 300 degrees F, put your bananas on a baking sheet, and bake for about 20-30 minutes. Your bananas will turn dark brown/black and will be squishy to the touch. Let them cool completely before using them in the recipe.
  • If you aren't planning on eating these immediately, you can take cover the mug and store it in the fridge for only a few days. You can reheat it in the microwave for 10-15 seconds before eating.

Nutrition

Calories: 468kcal | Carbohydrates: 60g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 106mg | Sodium: 604mg | Potassium: 541mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 30g | Vitamin A: 431IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 67mg | Iron: 4mg