If you haven't heard of this healthy Microwave Chocolate Banana Mug Cake, prepare to have your mind blown! This WW mug cake is comprised of only a few ingredients, takes under 2 minutes to make, is flourless, a great way to use overripe bananas, is the perfect treat, and will totally satisfy any chocolate craving.
Whether you are following the Weight Watchers program or simply looking for a flourless, gluten-free and quick chocolate fix, this cake is unbelievably delicious and will satisfy any sweet tooth! And it's only 2 WW points. It's made with real and natural ingredients and without any artificial sweetener. Considering a piece of store-bought chocolate cake with icing is 25 weight watchers points, you'll love this easy weight watchers mug cake!
🍒Reader Review
"Best Mug Cake EVER !" ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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I'm a bit of a chocoholic and it's one thing I will NOT give up. And the great thing about WW is that you don't have to! And this WW mug cake is one of those Weight Watchers recipes that is very satisfying in an IMMEDIATE kind of way. My Chocolate Hummus recipe is one of those recipes that's a quick and easy chocolate fix!
So, if you have sweet cravings, want chocolate and you want it STAT, you'll love this Microwave chocolate mug cake recipe. And be sure to give my Skinny Copycat Wendy's Frosty recipe a try!
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ITS JUST A.M.A.Z.I.N.G !!! it's delicious and healthy I love it 😍
- Jaylee, Pinterest Follower
Whether you are following the Weight Watchers program or simply looking for a flourless, gluten-free, and quick chocolate fix, the best part is... this cake is unbelievably delicious! And it's only 2 WW points, made with real and natural ingredients and without any artificial sweetener! Considering a piece of store-bought chocolate cake with icing is 25 points, I'm all about this option!
🥘Ingredient Notes
This Weight Watchers Chocolate mug cake is also super moist, fudgy, rich, and filling. And you really can't even taste the banana. I love that I always have these ingredients for this banana and egg mug cake on hand as well. If I have a craving for chocolate, I can quickly whip this up in no time.
You only need a few simple ingredients for flourless, low calorie mug cake (and you don't need chocolate chips! ):
- Banana. Your banana should be ripe, but you can use overripe too
- Unsweetened cocoa powder. Adds rich chocolatey flavor without extra points/calorie
- Almond extract. Give this ww mug cake a unique and delicious flavor, but only use the amount recommended, as even a little more can be overpowering.
- Agave. I prefer to use agave because it is natural and you need ½ the amount of honey you would use.
- Light Whipped Cream (optional). There are a couple of brands that have lower points (Dairyland and Gay Lea).
*See recipe card for full list of ingredients and quantities
📖 Variations and Substitutions
- Agave: you can use a good honey (preferably liquid) if you don't have agave, but you'll need to double the amount. You could also use ½ teaspoon of monk fruit.
- Whipped cream - you can use the real light whipped cream (spray bottle) or use fat-free Cool Whip, if you prefer.
- Almond extract - you can use vanilla extract if you don't have almond extract
🔪How to Make ww Mug Cake
Just follow these simple steps:
- Spray an 8-10 oz microwave safe mug with non stick cooking spray.
- Mash banana with a fork. *I like to do this in a small bowl, then pour into the mug (it's less messy)
- Whisk remaining ingredients together with mashed banana.
- Whisk until smooth.
- Pour into prepared mug.
- Microwave for 1 minute and 30 seconds (cooking time may vary depending on the wattage of your microwave).
Garnish: Cool and enjoy with a dollop of light whipped cream, if desired.
🎥 Video
Watch me whip me up this ww mug cake in no time in this Pinterest VIDEO Pin!
Expert Tips for the Best Mug Cake
- Use a Ripe or Overripe Banana. The riper the banana, the sweeter and more flavorful your mug cake will be. If your banana isn't quite ripe enough, microwave it for 10-15 seconds to soften and enhance the sweetness.
- Mash the Banana Properly. To avoid lumps, mash the banana thoroughly before mixing with other ingredients. Doing this in a separate bowl before transferring to the mug helps ensure a smooth texture.
- Adjust Cooking Time Based on Microwave Wattage. Microwave strengths vary, so start with 1 minute and 30 seconds, then check the cake’s doneness. If it’s still wet in the center, continue cooking in 10-second intervals until just set. Overcooking will make it rubbery.
- Mix Well for a Uniform Batter. Ensure all ingredients are well whisked together to create a smooth, even texture. Any unmixed cocoa powder can create bitter spots in the cake.
- Let It Rest Before Eating. Allow the mug cake to sit for 30-60 seconds after microwaving. This helps it finish setting and prevents burning your mouth on hot steam pockets.
- Light Toppings for Extra Indulgence, A dollop of light whipped cream, fat-free Cool Whip, or a spoonful of Greek yogurt adds a creamy contrast without significantly increasing WW points.
- Serving Alternative: Make It a Bowl Cake. If you prefer a more traditional cake presentation, transfer the batter into a microwave-safe bowl instead of a mug. This makes it easier to share or top with fresh fruit.
👪 Serving Size
Sometimes 1 is all you need and obviously, this mug cake for one, serves only 1. But it's the perfect size and makes one whole cake. However, you can easily adjust the recipe to serve as many as you need. Simply click on the serving size, choose the number of servings you'd like, and the amounts will adjust accordingly. I'd still recommend making them in separate mugs.
- If you don't want to eat it out of the mug, just switch to a bowl, which is also great for sharing. My daughter and I shared this dessert and it was more than satisfying!
- I have also used a very large mug, doubled the recipe, and put some aside for a couple of days later.
- Or make it in a large mug and share it with the whole family! My kids love this fluffy cake! And it makes the perfect individual little cake!
🔢WW Points
Top Tip
Whipped Cream: *I also use a little of the light real whipped cream (in a spray bottle) because it's only 1 point for 4 tablespoon of this whipped cream and I love whipped cream! There are a couple of different brands you can buy that are only 1 point. Dairyland and Gay Lea are both brands that are WW friendly!
🌡️Storage
Store this chocolate banana mug cake in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
❔Recipe FAQs
You would follow the directions in this post, but add ½ teaspoon of monk fruit to the recipe as a substitute for agave.
Most likely it is overcooked or your ingredients aren't measured correctly. The mug cake will be ready when it's soft but not wet on the top.
Yes! You can mix the ingredients and store the batter in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 24 hours. When ready to eat, just pour it into a mug and microwave.
This Weight Watchers Microwave Chocolate Banana Cake is the perfect way to have an afternoon snack or dessert when you are trying to stay on track, looking for easy desserts, sweet treats, or mug cake recipes, but are also in immediate need of chocolate. You will be blown away not only by how simple it is but by what a delicious cake it is!
And if you are looking for additional healthy chocolate banana treats, try my Healthy Oreo Banana Milkshake and my Chocolate Banana Popsicles!
And if you love single-serving Weight Watchers desserts, try my healthy Cinnamon Roll in a Mug (with ww 2 ingredient dough), or this Crustless Pumpkin Pie in a Mug!
Enjoy~
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📋 Microwave Chocolate Banana Mug Cake Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 banana mashed
- 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 egg
- ¼ teaspoon almond extract
- 1 teaspoon agave syrup * can substitute honey but will need to use a little more to get the same level of sweetness (adjust points accordingly)
Topping
- light whipped cream (if desired)
Instructions
- Spray an 8-10 oz microwave safe mug with non stick cooking spray.
- Mash banana with a fork. *I like to do this in a bowl, then pour into the mug (it's less messy)
- Whisk all ingredients together.
- Whisk until smooth.
- Pour into prepared mug.
- Microwave for 1 minute and 30 seconds. *based on a 1200 watt microwave (different microwaves may have different wattage)
- Cool and enjoy with a dollop of light whipped cream, if desired.
Notes
- Use a Ripe or Overripe Banana. The riper the banana, the sweeter and more flavorful your mug cake will be. If your banana isn't quite ripe enough, microwave it for 10-15 seconds to soften and enhance the sweetness.
- Mash the Banana Properly. To avoid lumps, mash the banana thoroughly before mixing with other ingredients. Doing this in a separate bowl before transferring to the mug helps ensure a smooth texture.
- Adjust Cooking Time Based on Microwave Wattage. Microwave strengths vary, so start with 1 minute and 30 seconds, then check the cake’s doneness. If it’s still wet in the center, continue cooking in 10-second intervals until just set. Overcooking will make it rubbery.
- Mix Well for a Uniform Batter. Ensure all ingredients are well whisked together to create a smooth, even texture. Any unmixed cocoa powder can create bitter spots in the cake.
- Let It Rest Before Eating. Allow the mug cake to sit for 30-60 seconds after microwaving. This helps it finish setting and prevents burning your mouth on hot steam pockets.
- Light Toppings for Extra Indulgence, A dollop of light whipped cream, fat-free Cool Whip, or a spoonful of Greek yogurt adds a creamy contrast without significantly increasing WW points.
- Serving Alternative: Make It a Bowl Cake. If you prefer a more traditional cake presentation, transfer the batter into a microwave-safe bowl instead of a mug. This makes it easier to share or top with fresh fruit.
Diana Barrett
Quick, easy, nutritious and delicious way to use a ripe banana! A dollop of vanilla yogurt on top is great addition.
Terri Gilson
Hi Diana,
Glad to hear you enjoyed it! Great idea to add vanilla yogurt on top - I'm going to try it :
Terri
Jennifer Lewis
This is very good.
Remember if you are on WW and are diabetic, the points will be different. Banana is 3 points. I used Hershey’s Special Dark Chocolate powder, 3 tablespoons for 1 point and maple syrup - 2 teaspoons for 2 points and 1 tablespoon vanilla extract for 1 point.
Bernice
How can the calorie count be 61 when a banana is over 100 and an egg is 70 calories?
Terri Gilson
Hi Bernice,
Thanks for pointing that out - I appreciate it! I recently discovered there was an error with my nutrition calculator. If I put in 1 "whole" egg or banana, it doesn't calculate correctly. So I'm trying to fix the errors as I see them. With nearly 400 recipes, it's hard to catch them all! It's now fixed 🙂
Anneke
This looks so delicious! My only question is if I could use a flaxseed egg instead of a normal egg? Thanks:)
Terri Gilson
Hi.
I have never tried it but I don’t see why it wouldn’t work! The basic ratio is one tablespoon of flax seeds and three tablespoons of water to replace one egg. You'll need to grind the flax seeds into a fine powder using a coffee or spice grinder (or use 2 1/2 teaspoons pre-ground), and then you simply whisk in the water until it becomes gelatinous.
I’d love to hear how it turns out!
Terri
Terri Gilson
Hi Anneke: I think it would still work, as long as you follow the directions for replacing the egg (making the flax seed into a gelatin type substance) first:
To make a flax egg, mix one tablespoon ground flaxseed meal with three tablespoons of water. Mix together, and let sit in your fridge for 15 minutes to set up and thicken.
I'd love to hear how it turns out!
Thanks,
Terri
Diana
Best mug cake ever!
Terri Gilson
Thanks -so glad you loved it!