Chocolate Mug Cake - *Kid Friendly*

I need a show of hands... What parent can eat a dessert without their kids begging for a bite? Not mine!! Of course the littles want what I'm eating! My five year old knows that I don't eat carbs, but my two year old doesn't understand, so it's hard to keep my yummy desserts away from the kids. So I adapted my already delicious mug cake recipe for the kids! It's not sugar free or low-carb, but is still gluten free and delicious. 

Ingredients

- 2 spoonfuls of coconut oil (though any oil is fine) 

- 1 egg

- 1 spoonful of unsweetened cocoa powder (Hershey's chocolate powder (maybe even syrup) would work too!) 

- 1 spoonful of almond flour (or regular flour) 

- 1 spoonful of milk (I used whole, but skim, or almond milk would work too) 

- a dash of salt

- 2 spoonfuls of maple syrup (I used pure maple syrup from a vacation trip to Vermont) 

Instructions

- melt the oil (coconut oil is hard though other oils are already in liquid form) in the mug in the microwave for 1 minute

- add the egg to the mug and beat

- add the other ingredients and continue to stir 

- bake in the mug in the microwave for 70 seconds 

- let sit in the microwave for another minute then plop onto a plate 

- top with whipped cream and/or sprinkles to create something pretty for the littles! 

- enjoy! 

Both of my kids enjoyed this cake so much! Next time, I'm going to add some M&Ms, just because! 

My little copy cats! Love them!!

Gigi

Low-Carb Mug Cake

OMG! I found this recipe for a mug cake. It's just like it sounds, a cake that you prepare and cook, in a mug. It's so simple and after try 2 (with adjustments), it's so tasty! And believe me when I say that because I'm not a chocolate lover, but I love this mug cake!! It's so simple! And it's gluten free and low carb and really perfect for anyone to make and enjoy! 

Ingredients

- 2 spoonfuls of coconut oil

- 1 egg 

- 1 spoonful of unsweetened vanilla flavored almond milk 

- 1 spoonful of unsweetened cocoa powder 

- 1 spoonful of almond flour

- a dash of salt

- 3 spoonfuls of Torani vanilla syrup

I wanted to keep the clean up to a minimum, so I used a small eating spoon for all the ingredients and just one mug. 

Instructions

- heat the coconut oil in the microwave for 1 minute in the mug

- once the oil has melted, crack the egg in the mug and beat

- then add the rest of the ingredients and continuing stirring together 

- heat in the microwave for 70 seconds and then let sit for another minute 

- for the purpose of photos, I turned the mug upside down and let the cake drop on the plate 

While I acknowledge that his mug cake doesn't look so tasty in the photos, don't knock it till you try it. It's freaking delicious!! I used Torani syrup verses Splenda because it: a) is less carbs and b) is sweeter and sweetens the unsweetened flavor of the coca powder. It made all the difference (because I tried Splenda first and wasn't impressed). 

Carb Count:

4 carbs

Now it's time for you to try this simple, delicious, and healthy dessert without guilt! I'm glad I did!! 

Gigi

Low-Carb Hot Cocoa

On a fridgid day like today, I needed a hot drink! It's 12 degrees outside, most roads aren't plowed, and the state of Maryland has declared a state of emergency. But I'm snug in my home, with blankets and warmth at my toes. I made some pancakes with pumpkin purée for breakfast accompanied by a hot cup of Low-Carb Hot Cocoa. Perfect combination for this wintry morning!

Ingredients

- 1.5 cups of unsweetened almond milk

- 2 tbsp of unsweetened cocoa powder

- 1 tsp of vanilla

- 4 packets of Splenda 

Instructions

1. Combine all ingredients in a mug and stir together. 

2. Microwave until hot (2 mins for me)

3. Stir again and enjoy! 

This drink is only 5 carbs! Compare that to a prepackaged hot cocoa drink! 

Pair this hot drink with your favorite breakfast and enjoy your time indoors while the cold stays far away... 

My favorite breakfast! Yum! See my recipes for Low-Carb Pancakes & Low-Carb Pumpkin Pie on my blog for these fantastic and delicious breakfast treats!! 

Enjoy! And stay warm!!

Gigi