Here’s a simple Weight Watchers Microwave Mug Cake recipe that is delicious, easy to make, and can be adjusted to fit within your WW points! This is for a basic chocolate mug cake, but feel free to adjust ingredients for your preferences.
Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon of all-purpose flour (or almond flour for lower carbs)
- 1 tablespoon of cocoa powder (unsweetened)
- 1 tablespoon of granulated sweetener (such as Stevia, Splenda, or your preferred WW-friendly sweetener)
- 1/4 teaspoon of baking powder
- A pinch of salt
- 1 tablespoon of milk (use non-fat for fewer points)
- 1 tablespoon of unsweetened applesauce (can substitute with yogurt for added creaminess)
- 1/4 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- Optional: 1 tablespoon of chocolate chips or other add-ins (adds points)
Instructions:
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a microwave-safe mug, combine the flour, cocoa powder, sweetener, baking powder, and salt.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Stir in the milk, applesauce, and vanilla extract until the batter is smooth.
- Microwave: Microwave on high for about 1 minute 30 seconds, or until the cake has risen and is set in the middle.
- Enjoy!: Let it cool slightly before eating. You can top it with a dollop of whipped cream or a few extra chocolate chips (additional points if added).
WW Points Estimate (for 1 serving):
- Flour (1 tablespoon) = 1 point
- Cocoa powder (1 tablespoon) = 0 points
- Sweetener (1 tablespoon) = 0 points
- Baking powder and salt = 0 points
- Milk (1 tablespoon, non-fat) = 0 points
- Applesauce (1 tablespoon) = 0 points
- Vanilla extract = 0 points
- Chocolate chips (optional, 1 tablespoon) = 2 points
Total WW Points for Mug Cake (without chocolate chips): 1 point
Total WW Points with chocolate chips: 3 points
Tips for Customization:
- Lower Points: Use sugar-free sweetener and non-fat milk.
- Add-ins: If you prefer a different flavor, you can replace the cocoa powder with spices like cinnamon, or even add fruit like mashed banana (be sure to account for the points).
- Size: This recipe is for a smaller mug cake. If you’re making a larger batch, adjust the ingredients accordingly.
Enjoy your sweet treat without the guilt! Let me know if you need further adjustments!