Watch me make this easy mug cake!
Per Mug:
385 Calories
17g Protein
5.5g net carbs
Lets get right to it. When I'm craving a cake I need to have a cake. I used to just give in to my cravings but I find that doing that can sabotages things. Things meaning my weight loss goals, the workout I just did, and the fact that I like to think I have some willpower.
So!- I decided to take matters into my own hands and experiment with a low carb cake and boy do I have a winner! This is a peanut butter version and not only is it a decadent snack or dessert but it packs a powerful protein punch!
I use all natural peanut butter where the only ingredients are peanuts and salt- in my opinion what peanut butter should be! I also use Truvia to sweeten. That is my fav sweetener and the only one I use at the moment. Taylor this recipe to what you like and have- chunky peanut butter and a different sweetener- is totally fine! If you're watching your carbs just check your labels. Oh, and I also added low carb whipped cream too hehe- totally optional. This is spectacular!!! A peanut butter cake you would never guess is also low carb!
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| Peanut Butter Cake |
lil carb Peanut Butter Mug Cake- Serves 1
3 Tbsp peanut butter
1 tsp baking powder
1 Tbsp + 1 tsp Truvia
1 egg
whipped cream for topping (optional)
Mix all ingredients except the whipped cream in a mug.
Mix everything really well to incorporate the egg. I mixed for about 45 seconds.
It should look like batter.
Microwave for 1 minute and 20 seconds.
Allow to cool for about a minute.
Top with whipped cream or a pinch more Truvia and Enjoy!
I just tried your mug cake.Loved it 😍
ReplyDeleteThats wonderful!! Thanks so much!
DeleteAnother winner Kathleen! My mug was too small and wound up looking like french onion soup, yummy goodness all over the sides. I can't believe there's no almond flour in this - perfect cake-like structure.
ReplyDeleteRegards,
Mdep from youtube a few days ago
Yay! I'm so glad you enjoyed it! :)
DeleteWow, this has been a lifesaver! If I get to craving a muffin in the morning I make one of these (minus the whip topping) plop it on a napkin and I am set to go with some coffee.
ReplyDeleteFast, quick, and delicious are the best recipes! I'm so happy you liked this one!!
DeleteThis was awesome!! I used the powdered pb mixed with black coffee,cinnamon, & a drop of pb extract. Wow!! Don't know what I'd do without your lc help. Thank you so much��
ReplyDeleteThat sounds awesome!! I love cooking you can make every recipe your own! I'm so glad you enjoyed this one!! :)
DeleteThis was great! I took a little cream cheese and put a little peanut butter,powdered stevia and made an icing and smeared it over the cake and wow, it pushe'd this dessert over the top!
ReplyDeleteOMG... that sounds delicious!!! I am definitely going to try that!! Icing makes everything better! :)
DeleteThis was absolutely amazing ....thank you so much...goes wonderfully with a cup of coffee for a mid morning snack
Deletewow I just tried your mug cake. wow it is delicious!!!! looks like cake tastes like cake!! thank you so much! I love that its low carb too
ReplyDeleteHi Kathleen, Tina from Indiana here...I watched the video today and couldn’t wait to get home and try it....it’s so good!! Thank so much I love watching your videos.
ReplyDeleteThat's awesome!!! Thank you so much for watching!! :)
DeleteMy favorite recipe for sweet cravings during Keto! Awesome and easy :). Thank you Kathleen
ReplyDeleteYAY!!! That's awesome! I'm so glad you enjoyed it!!!
DeleteThank you so much for this quick recipe it's a life-changer
ReplyDeleteWhat are the actual carbs? Diabetics can't count net carbs.
ReplyDeleteIt's best to calculate the total carbs using exactly which ingredients you are using. Peanut butter varies greatly between brands. :)
DeleteDepends on brand of peanut butter you use but about 7-9. My mother & I are diabetic and use net carbs without issue. On keto (per heart doc) and we both have cut insulin use by 2/3rds and lost about 40 lbs each, hubby has lost 120. Good luck!
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