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The perfect solution for your sweet tooth; a dessert or snack you can make in 90 seconds using all pantry staples? Sign me up! This mug cake has the flavors of your favorite banana bread, but with the comfort and ease of preparing it in a coffee mug, and in a pinch. Keep this recipe in your back pocket when you are looking for a little something sweet without breaking the calorie bank. Top with whipped cream or your favorite lower-calorie ice cream for the perfect finish!

Don’t toss spotty brown bananas, they are the secret ingredient to making healthy, guilt-free treats. As bananas ripen, their starches convert to natural sugars, making them the perfect sweetener for treats without the need for added refined sugar. It’s the perfect way to prevent food waste and make your healthy baking taste like a real treat.

What you’ll need to make this Skinny Banana Bread Mug Cake

banana
maple syrup
vanilla
cinnamon
flour
baking powder
salt
chocolate chips

How to make this mug cake

Spray the inside of a coffee mug with nonstick cooking spray.

In a small bowl, mash the banana and add the maple syrup, vanilla, cinnamon, flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir to combine thoroughly, then fold in the chocolate chips.

Add the batter to the coffee mug.

Microwave on high for 90 seconds.

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