Peanut Butter Banana Mug Cake

This Peanut Butter Banana Mug Cake is warm, fluffy, and ready in under 7 minutes! Packed with ripe banana, gooey peanut butter, and sweetened with honey, it’s the perfect single-serve dessert fix.

Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 90 seconds
Total time: 6 minutes 30 seconds
Yield: 1 mug cake

Ingredients

5 tbsp. flour 1/2 tsp. baking powder 2 pinches salt, divided 1 tbsp. vegetable oil 3 tbsp. milk ¼ tsp. vanilla 2 tbsp. honey, divided ¼ c. chopped banana (about ½ small banana) 2 tbsp. peanut butter Extra honey and chopped banana for topping (optional)

Instructions

1. Mix flour, baking powder, and a pinch of salt in a large, microwave-safe mug. 2. Stir in oil, milk, 1 tbsp. honey, and vanilla until smooth. 3. Fold in chopped banana gently. 4. In a separate bowl, mix remaining 1 tbsp. honey, peanut butter, and a pinch of salt. 5. Place peanut butter mixture in the center of mug batter. Press it down slightly. 6. Microwave on high for 90 seconds. If still wet on top, cook in 15-second intervals. 7. If desired, run a knife around the mug and unmold onto a plate. 8. Top with chopped banana and honey drizzle if desired.

Notes

For unmolding, grease the mug and mix batter in a separate bowl. Use a very ripe banana for best flavor and texture. Don’t overcook every microwave varies.

Nutrition

Calories: 390
Fat: 18g
Saturated fat: 4g
Sugar: 22g
Sodium: 240mg
Protein: 7g
Carbohydrates: 50g
Fiber: 3g