The best low calorie chocolate mug cake – only 99 calories!

This recipe for the best low calorie chocolate mug cake will quickly become your favorite quick fix dessert! It is super moist and fudgy with a rich chocolate flavor. At only 99 calories, this is the perfect quick and easy low calorie snack to enjoy in a calorie deficit.

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There is nothing easier to make to quickly satisfy your sweet craving than a mug cake. When I’m not indulging in this low calorie cinnamon roll mug cake, I am making this delicious chocolate mug cake! This low calorie chocolate mug cake is rich, chocolaty and super moist. It is incredibly easy to put together and can be ready in as little as 45 seconds! This recipe is very simple and only requires a handful of ingredients.

Mug cakes are an easy go to dessert or quick snack. They typically require 1 minute to cook in the microwave and less than 5 minutes to prepare. They are usually very high in calories and added sugar. A typical mug cake contains 400-500 calories!

When you’re in a calorie deficit, you may feel as though you’re missing out on things as you’re avoiding eating excess calories. This recipe is proof that you can still enjoy quick and delicious recipes without all the extra calories! This recipe is super low in calories without compromising taste. It is super rich, fluffy and chocolaty.

LOW CALORIE CHOCOLATE MUG CAKE

If you’re someone in a calorie deficit that loves to snack or needs easy dessert recipes that are low in calories, this is the recipe for you. At only 99 calories, this chocolate mug cake will definitely satisfy your sweet craving without the excess sugar and calories.

This mug cake tastes like a chocolate cake without the frosting. It is moist, fluffy and super rich! It will quickly become your go to quick and easy dessert recipe. And the best part is, mug cakes are single serve so you wont have the temptation to eat more than you need to!

WHY YOU WILL LOVE THIS RECIPE:

• It’s a single serve recipe.
• Easy to make and requires very minimal effort.
• Made with Stevia so there are no added sugars!
• Super low in calories.
• Ready in under 1 minute!
• This mug cake is moist, soft and super chocolaty.
• It’s made with just 5 simple everyday ingredients and is egg free, dairy free, vegan and can easily be made gluten-free!

RECIPE DETAILS

This recipe is definitely one of my favorite classic low calorie dessert recipes. It is just the perfect quick dessert or snack. Rarely do we have time to make a complicated, multi-step recipe when craving something sweet. This recipe is super easy to make, it’s quick and convenient.

What I’ve noticed about low calorie cakes and bakes in general, is that decreased calories usually mean there will be a compromise in taste or texture. My mission is to make low calorie goods that still taste delicious and have a great texture.

Taste – This mug cake tastes like a mini chocolate cake. The cake itself is super rich and chocolaty with a delicious melted chocolate center.

Texture – This chocolate mug cake has a very soft and fluffy texture.

Effort – As with most mug cakes, the effort required to make this chocolate mug cake is very minimal. It is so easy to make! The cake itself only requires 1 minute to make and less than 5 minutes to prep.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

You only need 3 kitchen tools to make this delicious low calorie chocolate mug cake:

• Your favorite microwaveable mug or a small ramekin
• A fork or small whisk
• A set of measuring spoons

INGREDIENTS 

Exact ingredient quantities can be found at the bottom of this page.

• All-purpose flour – This recipe works best with regular plain or AP flour. I have yet to try it with any other flour but if you’re looking for a gluten free alternative, gluten free all-purpose flour would work.
• Unsweetened cocoa powder – Unsweetened cocoa powder is low in calories as it doesn’t contain any added sugars.
• Stevia – This recipe is sugar free and is sweetened with Stevia. Stevia is a naturally sourced 0 calorie sugar alternative. Any granulated sweetener will work for this recipe. You can also substitute it for regular white sugar or brown sugar.
• Baking powder – Baking powder helps this mug cake rise and gives it a lovely soft, fluffy texture.
• Oil – A little oil is required to give the mug cake a soft and moist texture. Any oil will work for this recipe, I like to use olive oil.
• Unsweetened almond milk – Unsweetened almond milk is very low in calories. You can substitute for any milk of your choice but the calories will change slightly.

How to make this mug cake

1. In a small mug, mix the dry ingredients together using a fork.
2. Add in the oil and milk and mix until we’ll combined.
3. Top with a few chocolate chips and microwave for 50-75 seconds. (For reference, my microwave is 700W and it took about 55 seconds).
4. Add any extra toppings you’d like and enjoy!

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