5-Minute Vegan Banana Bread Mug Cake

You'll love this super fast vegan banana bread for a quick treat and is the perfect way to use up that last spotted banana!

Prep Time3

Cook Time2

Total Time5

Servings: mug

Calories: 222kcal

Author: Kim Murphy

Ingredients

1/3 cup mashed banana about 1 very ripe banana
1 tablespoon unsweetened plant milk
1 tablespoon unsweetened applesauce
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/4 cup whole wheat flour oat flour for gluten-free
1 tablespoon date sugar or coconut sugar
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 pinch cinnamon
1/16 teaspoon salt optional

Optional Add-Ins

1 tablespoon walnuts, chopped
1 tablespoon vegan dark chocolate chips

Instructions

In a large mug, add the mashed banana, milk, applesauce, & vanilla. Whisk really well for about 30 seconds.
Add in the flour, date sugar, baking powder, salt, & cinnamon. Mix until well combined making sure to scrape the bottom of the mug. Fold in any add-ins.
Microwave for 90-120 seconds. Center should not be overly wet, but also not too dry; it will firm up more as it cools.
Let it cool for at least 3 minutes and then enjoy!

Notes

You can get date sugar from The Date Lady https://ilovedatelady.com/SPBK10 - use code SPBK10 to get 10% off!

There are many vegan brands of chocolate chips on the market these days. Look for the darkest chocolate (around 70% or higher) and the least added sugar. Enjoy Life Dark Chocolate Morsels are good and can be found at most grocery stores and also on Amazon - https://amzn.to/3NtXJf9. There is also a 100% dark chocolate chip brand called Pascha that can be found on Amazon - https://amzn.to/3RuLf7Z

Nutritional Values do not include any optional mix-ins.

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