Maple chocolate mug muffin

A variation on the popular mug cake, this muffin cooks quickly and can easily be shared by two.

by Emily Richards PH Ec.
93 cal Serves 2
Prep time 0h 5m
Cook time 0h 2m
Total time 0h 7m
Maple chocolate mug muffin.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Step 1

    In a microwave-safe mug, using a fork, beat together egg, maple syrup and vanilla. Add bran cereal, cocoa powder, baking powder and cinnamon and stir well to combine.

  2. Step 2

    Place in microwave and cook on High for 1 minute and 45 seconds. Turn muffin out onto plate and divide in 2.

Tips

  • Tip 1

    You can substitute 3 tbsp (45 mL) bran flakes for the bran cereal pellets if desired.

Nutritional information

Per serving (1 of 2)

Calories
93
Protein
5 g
Sodium
107 mg
Potassium
184 mg
Total fat
3 g
Saturated fat
1 g
Cholesterol
93 mg
Carbohydrates
14 g
Fibre
4 g
Sugars
8 g
Added sugars
6 g

Recipe developed by Emily Richards, PH Ec. ©Heart and Stroke Foundation 2011.

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