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Monkey Mug Cake

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SERVES: 1

SERVING SIZE: 1 mug

CHILL TIME: 3 Min

COOK TIME: 1 Min

It's time to "go bananas!" 'cause our Monkey Mug Cake is a banana cake that you can eat all by yourself! This diabetic dessert recipe is perfectly portioned just for you, and takes just minutes to enjoy, so there's no extra monkeyin' around in the kitchen.

What You'll Need

3 tablespoons flour
1/8 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon sugar substitute
2 tablespoons mashed ripe banana
2 tablespoons liquid egg substitute
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon + 2 teaspoons water
TOPPING
1 tablespoon chopped walnuts
1 teaspoon brown sugar
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon soft margarine

What to Do

Coat a 10-ounce microwaveable mug with cooking spray.
In a small bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and sugar substitute. Add banana, egg substitute, vanilla, and water; mix until smooth. Spoon into mug.
In a small bowl, mix remaining ingredients and sprinkle on top of batter.
Microwave 60-65 seconds, or until set in center. Let cool 3-5 minutes, then enjoy.

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Nutritional InformationShow More

Servings Per Recipe: 1

Amount Per Serving % Daily Value *
Calories 200
Calories from Fat 55
Total Fat 6.1g 9 %
Saturated Fat 0.7g 3 %
Trans Fat 0.0g 0 %
Protein 7.3g 15 %

Amount Per Serving % Daily Value *
Cholesterol 0.0mg 0 %
Sodium 108mg 5 %
Total Carbohydrates 32g 11 %
Dietary Fiber 2.0g 8 %
Sugars 6.8g 0 %

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dgries 9520535

Oct 12, 2018

What can you use for a 1/2 teaspoon sugar substitute? Can you use brown sugar?

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Test Kitchen Team

Oct 15, 2018

Hi there! Yes, you can use brown sugar to substitute. Enjoy!

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ssnoke67 5765383

Aug 23, 2017

I have a question. If I do not have egg substitute can I use eggs and how much?

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Test Kitchen Team

Aug 24, 2017

Hi there! You can use an egg in place of egg substitute, but the recipe would have to be doubled; 1 egg equals cup substitute, and this recipe calls for 2 Tbl . So it can make 2 mugs. Hope this was helpful!