Healthy Mug Cake Recipes: 5 Easy 5-Minute Desserts

Portion control meets pure deliciousness. These 5 healthy mug cake recipes are the ultimate solution for solo dessert cravings. See the flavors.

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Prep Time 5

Servings: 1 people

Course: Breakfast, Snack

Cuisine: American

Calories: 100

Step 1: Whisk the Dry Ingredients
Add the oat flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt directly into a microwave-safe mug (10-12 oz size). Use a small fork or mini-whisk to combine.
Step 2: Incorporate the Wet Ingredients
Add the Greek yogurt, milk, sweetener, and vanilla extract. Stir vigorously.
Step 3: The Molten Core
Press the dark chocolate chips into the center of the batter. Do not stir them in completely; just submerge them slightly. This creates a "lava cake" effect in the center.
Step 4: The Microwave Bake
Microwave on High for 60 to 90 seconds.
Step 5: The Cool Down
Let the mug sit for 1-2 minutes. This allows the steam to redistribute, ensuring the texture is soft rather than gummy.
Tip: Ensure there are no clumps of cocoa powder at the bottom corners of the mug. Clumps will turn into dry, bitter pockets after cooking.Texture Check: The batter should look like thick pancake batter. If it is too pasty or stiff, add another teaspoon of milk. If it is too runny, let it sit for a minute so the oats absorb the liquid.Visual Cue: The cake will rise significantly (sometimes above the rim) and then settle slightly. It is done when the top looks set but slightly shiny in the center.Caution: Overcooking is the death of a mug cake. If you are unsure, stop at 60 seconds and check. It continues to cook for about 30 seconds after you take it out due to residual heat.