Banana choc-chip mug cake

This warming banana chocolate chip mug cake is mostly sweetened by fruit and is ready in just 10 minutes. The perfect healthier dessert recipe for two people!

Serves: 2

Time to make: 10 mins

Ingredients

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1 small banana, peeled
30g reduced-fat table spread
1 egg
1½ tablespoons dark chocolate chips
1 tablespoon milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon golden syrupmaple syrup corn syrupX, plus extra, to serve
½ cup self-raising flour

Instructions

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1 Cut banana in half. Mash half the banana and thinly slice remaining banana.

2 Melt table spread in a small microwave-safe bowl on high for 10 seconds, or until melted.

3 Lightly grease two 375ml (1½ cup)-capacity microwave-proof mugs.

4 Whisk the egg in a bowl until combined. Whisk in mashed banana, chocolate chips, milk, vanilla extract and syrup until combined. Add flour. Whisk until smooth. Add the melted spread. Whisk until combined. Divide mixture evenly among mugs. Microwave, one at a time, on high for 80 seconds, or until puffed and just firm to touch.

5 Remove mug from microwave. Top with banana slices and a little extra golden syrup to serve.

HFG tip

If serving one person, store uncooked mug cake mixture (in mug), covered, in the refrigerator for up to 1 day

Nutrition Info (per serve)

Calories 358 cal

Kilojoules 1497 kJ

Protein 8.7 g

Total fat 14.5 g

Saturated fat 5 g

Carbohydrates 47.6 g

Sugar 19.3 g

Dietary fibre 2.3 g

Sodium 352 mg

Calcium 88 mg

Iron 1.8 mg

Note: This nutrition analysis is a guide only. Nutrition composition will vary depending on the exact ingredients used. See our guides on your optimal daily nutrition intake, and supermarket shopping.