🍌 Banana Oat Microwave Mug Cake

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🍌 Banana Oat Microwave Mug Cake

A quick, healthy-style single-serve cake made in the microwave using simple pantry ingredients. Soft, lightly sweet, and perfect for breakfast or dessert.

🧾 Ingredients

  • 1 ripe banana, mashed until smooth

  • ¼ cup rolled oats (quick oats give a smoother texture)

  • ¼ cup milk (dairy or plant-based)

  • 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup

  • ½ teaspoon baking powder

  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

  • Optional:

    • Pinch of cinnamon

    • 1 tablespoon chocolate chips or chopped nuts

🥣 Instructions

  1. Mash the banana
    In a large microwave-safe mug (12 oz or bigger), mash the banana with a fork until very smooth.

  2. Add wet ingredients
    Stir in the milk, honey (or maple syrup), and vanilla extract. Mix until fully combined.

  3. Add dry ingredients
    Add oats, baking powder, and cinnamon (if using). Stir well so there are no dry patches.

  4. Add mix-ins (optional)
    Gently fold in chocolate chips or nuts.

  5. Microwave
    Microwave on HIGH for 1 minute 30 seconds.

    • If the center still looks wet, microwave in 15–30 second intervals until set.

  6. Rest before eating
    Let it sit for 1 minute. This finishes cooking the center and improves texture.

  7. Serve
    Eat directly from the mug or turn it out onto a plate. Enjoy warm!

💡 Tips

  • For smoother texture, blend oats into flour before mixing.

  • For extra moisture, add 1 teaspoon oil or nut butter.

  • Top with yogurt, peanut butter, or sliced banana.

🍫 Flavor Variations

  • Chocolate Banana: Add 1 tsp cocoa powder

  • Apple Pie: Add diced apple + cinnamon

  • Peanut Butter: Swirl in 1 tbsp peanut butter

  • Protein Boost: Add 1 tbsp protein powder + 1 tbsp extra milk

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