5-Minute Diabetic-Friendly Mug Cake

Prep Time: 2 minutes
Cook Time: 1–2 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 1

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons almond flour
• 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 tablespoon granulated zero-calorie sweetener, such as erythritol or monk-fruit blend
• ¼ teaspoon baking powder
• 1 large egg
• 1 tablespoon unsweetened almond milk
• 1 teaspoon melted butter or coconut oil
• ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt

Instructions

1. Mix dry ingredients: In a microwave-safe mug, combine almond flour, cocoa powder, sweetener, baking powder, and salt.
2. Add wet ingredients: Stir in the egg, almond milk, melted butter, and vanilla until you have a smooth batter.
3. Microwave: Cook on high for 60–90 seconds, checking after 60 seconds. The center should be set but still slightly moist.
4. Rest: Let the cake stand for 1 minute before eating.
5. Serve: Enjoy plain or top with a spoonful of unsweetened Greek yogurt and a few fresh berries.

Tips

• Avoid regular sugar if you’re specifically trying to keep the cake lower in added sugar.
• Check the nutrition label of your sweetener, as blends can vary.
• Portion size and total carbohydrate content still matter for blood-glucose management; this recipe isn’t automatically appropriate for every person with diabetes.