Make this healthy banana mug cake in just minutes with ingredients you probably already have on hand! Mix everything up in a coffee mug and you have a single serving dessert that doesn't require the oven!
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Banana mug cake is ready to cover all your bases.
Is it banana bread? Is it a banana muffin? Is it banana cake? I like to think it is all these things at different times, ready to be whatever you need at a moment's notice.
I love, love, love my banana bundt cake, but it takes some time and a hot oven. For those times where you want a treat NOW without heating up the house, mug cakes are the way to go!
There is an optional icing that comes together quickly with just powdered sugar and almond milk. The cake is definitely delicious enough on it's own, but I love the extra special touch of drizzling something on top.
The cake itself is naturally sweetened, so this is definitely healthy enough to enjoy for breakfast. I love single serving treats like this because it doesn't leave ten servings sitting around waiting to be eaten.
Even if you have several people who want one, it's fun to let them customize it to their own liking with mix ins like nuts, chocolates, sprinkles, and more!
Banana mug cake ingredients
- All-purpose flour
- Baking powder
- Salt
- Walnuts
- Banana
- Maple syrup
- Unsweetened vanilla almond milk
- Chocolate Chips
How to make a healthy banana mug cake
- Stir together dry ingredients in a small coffee mug
- Add wet ingredients and stir to combine
- Stir in chocolate chips, then top with additional chocolate chips if you want a few to sit on top
- Microwave 50 seconds
- Top with icing if desired
Top tips
How to make a banana mug cake with no egg
This recipe doesn't need an egg thanks to the addition of banana, maple syrup, and almond milk. They add plenty of moisture for the perfect mug cake texture!
Do I need a microwave to make this recipe?
I haven't tested this recipe in the oven, but you could experiment if you're feeling adventurous. For now I only recommend making this in the microwave.
What kind of bananas should I use to make mug cake?
I recommend using very ripe bananas to make this recipe. They'll mash nicely so they become incorporated into the mixture and add plenty of sweetness to the cake.
What can I do with the rest of the banana?
This banana mug cake recipe uses only one tablespoon of banana, leaving plenty of banana left over for slicing and adding on top of the cooked cake, eating on its own, freezing and turning into banana ice cream, or slicing and covering in chocolate.
Is this a vegan banana mug cake recipe?
Yes, the mug cake itself is vegan. If using the icing, you'll want to check to see if your powdered sugar is vegan since most is not.
Tips for customizing
- Substitute the vanilla almond milk for another unsweetened plant-based milk, adding ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
- You could experiment with gluten-free flours to make a gluten-free banana mug cake
- Leave out the chocolate chips or swap them with cacao nibs or carob chips
- Add a pinch of cinnamon with the dry ingredients
- Drizzle the finished cake with peanut butter or your favorite nut butter
More single serving desserts
- Chocolate Mug Cake
- Single Serve Brownie
- Single Serving Cookie Dough
- Single Serve Chocolate Chip Cookie
- Edible Brownie Batter
- Vegan Mug Brownie
- Lemon Mug Cake
More banana recipes
- Chocolate Chip Banana Bread
- Double Chocolate Banana Muffins
- Double Chocolate Banana Bread
- Banana Coconut Muffins
- Cinnamon Swirl Banana Bread
- Banana Bread Cookies
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Recipe
Healthy Banana Mug Cake
Ingredients
Healthy Banana Mug Cake
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon walnuts
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
- 1 Pinch sea salt
- 1 ½ tablespoons unsweetened vanilla almond milk
- 1 tablespoon mashed banana
- 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon chocolate chips, plus more for topping (optional)
Mug Cake Icing
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- ¼-1 ½ teaspoons unsweetened vanilla almond milk
Instructions
Banana Mug Cake
- In a small microwave safe coffee mug, add the flour, walnuts, baking powder, and salt, stirring to combine.
- Add the almond milk, mashed banana, and maple syrup and stir again until combined.
- Sprinkle with additional chocolate chips if desired.
- Microwave 50 seconds or until it has risen and fully cooked.
Mug Cake Icing
- In a small bowl, stir or whisk together powdered sugar with ¼ teaspoon almond milk. Add almond milk a drop at a time until the desired consistency is reached. I like it a little thick but easy to drizzle.
- Drizzle cooked mug cake with icing, serve and enjoy.
Notes
Tips for customizing
- Substitute the vanilla almond milk for another unsweetened plant-based milk, adding ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
- You could experiment with gluten-free flours to make a gluten-free banana mug cake
- Leave out the chocolate chips or swap them with cacao nibs or carob chips
- Add a pinch of cinnamon with the dry ingredients
- Drizzle the finished cake with peanut butter or your favorite nut butter
Pearl says
Soo tasty! I added some cinnamon too and was delicious
katie says
this.... is amazing-
i’ve been looking for healthy low fat mug cakes with NO protein powder, and most have banana but they turn out like (bad) pudding or rubber. this one was so light and fluffy and amazing, i added cinnamon inside and used white whole wheat flour, as well as making half the glaze regular (powdered sugar and unsweetened vanilla almond milk) and half w cinnamon. AMAZING
Lindsay Moe says
I'm so glad you enjoyed it! Cinnamon sounds like a lovely addition.
Austria says
Can I make this in the oven? I dont have a microwave
Lindsay Moe says
I have not tried it in the oven, but I think it would work. I would recommend baking it at 350ºF for 8 minutes to start and check for doneness. Even if it comes out gooey, it will be safe to eat.
Austria says
Thank you so much! So helpful
bob101 says
Delicious!!!
I did only 1/4 tbsp of maple syrup, and it was AMAZING! Next time I am going to add more banana, just for the banana bread flavor!
Thank you for this recipe!
Stacey says
I am obsessed with this mug cake. Thank you
ANDI says
Eating this deliciousness as I type these sentences and add this recipe to my Notion rotation of snacks! I didn't have chocolate chips on hand so substituted a bit of cinnamon. DELICIOUS! Thank you for sharing such a quick and easy vegetarian recipe for my sweet tooth!
Lindsay Moe says
Great swap, so glad you enjoyed it!
Elizabeth Eckmeyer says
This was so good. I've been eating healthy and wanted a small healthy dessert. I used whole wheat flour and put a tablespoon of natural pb. It was dense and delicious!! Thank you for the recipe!
……… somone……… says
I made it with normal 2% milk and no wall Nuts and a little different recipe
Jeff bartly says
It was rly good might add a little more banana tho
Lindsay Moe says
I'm glad you enjoyed it. If adding more banana I would recommend adding fresh banana to the top after baking since more banana in the mix will change the texture of the cake.