This chocolate mug cake is a great quick option if you’re craving an indulgent dessert or snack, but want to stick to your healthy eating plan.

Recipe: Mug cake

Prep and cooking time: 15 mins

Serves: 2

Ingredients

• 4 tbsp ground almonds or fine oats
• 1 tbsp cocoa powder
• 3 tbsp milk or milk alternative
• 1 tsp coconut oil
• 1 egg or chia ‘egg’
• 2 tbsp 70-85% large chocolate chips or 3-4 squares, roughly chopped
• ¼ tsp baking powder
• 100g strawberries, sliced

Method

1. Mix the almonds and cocoa powder in a large mug until well combined.
2. Add the rest of the ingredients in order and a tiny pinch of salt, and mix well.
3. Heat for 50-60secs (watching so it doesn’t rise above the lip of the mug). If it starts to rise to the top, pause the microwave, let it deflate and continue. Heat for a total of 2mins. It should stop rising after the first 1min but continue to watch for the final 1min.

Second Nature Special Tip:

Enjoy topped with a small handful of strawberries.