5 Minute Chocolate Chunk Banana Bread Mug Cake.
This 5 Minute Chocolate Chunk Banana Bread Mug Cake is a quick, moist, and delicious dessert you can make in your microwave with simple ingredients!
Equipment
- Mug
- Fork
- Microwave
Ingredients
- 1 medium overly ripe banana mashed, about 1/3 cup mashed
- 1 tablespoon melted coconut oil or butter
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup whole wheat pastry flour or all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 cup semi-sweet or dark chocolate chunks
Instructions
- In your microwave-safe mug, mash the medium overly ripe banana with a fork until smooth, about 1/3 cup mashed banana.
- Add melted coconut oil (or butter), honey (or maple syrup), egg, and vanilla extract to the mashed banana. Mix well until combined.
- Sprinkle in whole wheat pastry flour (or all-purpose flour), baking soda, ground cinnamon, and kosher salt. Stir until just combined, careful not to overmix.
- Fold in semi-sweet or dark chocolate chunks, ensuring even distribution throughout the batter.
- Microwave the mug on high for 1 minute and 30 seconds. Adjust time slightly depending on your microwave wattage. The cake should rise and be set in the center.
Notes
- Use a larger mug and fill only halfway to prevent overflow during microwaving.
- Mix ingredients gently to avoid a rubbery mug cake texture.
- Customize with gluten-free flour, different sweeteners, or nuts for variety.
- Store leftover batter in the fridge up to 24 hours; stir before microwaving again.
- Mash bananas ahead of time and portion for quicker preparation on busy days.