Healthy Strawberry Shortcake Mug Cake
This Healthy Strawberry Shortcake Mug Cake is a quick, single-serve dessert made with wholesome ingredients like oat flour, yogurt, and fresh strawberries. Light, fluffy, and ready in minutes, it’s a guilt-free treat that captures the flavor of classic strawberry shortcake.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes
- Total Time: 7 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Microwave
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Calorie
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp oat flour or almond flour
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
- Pinch of salt
- 3 tbsp milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 2 tbsp plain Greek yogurt or unsweetened applesauce
- 1 tbsp maple syrup or honey
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
- 2–3 tbsp fresh chopped strawberries
- Optional: whipped cream or coconut cream for topping
Instructions
- In a microwave-safe mug, mix oat or almond flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Add milk, yogurt (or applesauce), maple syrup (or honey), and vanilla extract. Stir until smooth.
- Fold in most of the chopped strawberries, reserving some for topping.
- Microwave on high for 1 minute 30 seconds to 2 minutes, depending on microwave strength.
- Let cool for 1 minute before topping with whipped cream or coconut cream and extra strawberries.
- Serve warm and enjoy.
Notes
Best eaten immediately for best texture.Can use mashed banana instead of yogurt/applesauce for natural sweetness.To make it vegan, use plant-based milk and yogurt.Optional mix-ins: mini white chocolate chips, protein powder, or nuts.If baking instead of microwaving, bake in a ramekin at 350°F (175°C) for 12–15 minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mug cake
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 11 g
- Sodium: 140 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg
Find it online: https://cookibly.com/healthy-strawberry-shortcake-mug-cake/
