Microwave Mug: Chocolate, Banana and Almond Cups

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Serves 4
Prep Time 4 mins
Duration 2 mins

Ingredients

  • 1 large banana
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 4 heaped tsp cocoa powder, good-quality
  • 6 tsp artificial sweetener
  • 60 gm greek-style yoghurt, 0% fat
  • 1 tsp almond extract
  • 0.33 tsp baking powder, gluten-free

Method

  1. Slice the banana and divide between 4 small coffee cups, to three quarters of the way up to the top.
  2. In a bowl, mix together the beaten egg, cocoa powder and sweetener.
  3. Add the yogurt and almond extract. Beat until smooth.
  4. Mix in the baking powder and divide the mixture evenly between the four cups.
  5. Microwave on full power (800W) for two minutes.

Chefs Tips

  • Use chunks of fresh pear instead of the banana.
  • Try adding vanilla extract in place of almond or spice it up with a teaspoon of ginger powder.

Nutritional Value

(per serving)

Calories 83 kcal
Total Fat 2.5 gm
Saturated Fat 1 gm
Carbohydrates 9.3 gm
Fibre 1.3 gm
Protein 5.1 gm