Maple chocolate mug muffin

A variation on the popular mug cake, this muffin cooks quickly and can easily be shared by two. Enjoy it with fresh fruit and yogurt as part of your morning.
by Emily Richards PH Ec.
93 cal Serves 2
Prep time 0h 10m
Cook time 0h 15m
Total time 0h 25m
chocolate cake in a mug

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

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

Nutritional information

Per serving (1 portion)

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.