🍫✨ Our 3-Minute Chocolate Mug Cake, Healthy Edition is not only delicious but also packed with brain-boosting ingredients. Let's dive into the details!
First up, almond flour. 🌰🌱 It's a gluten-free alternative to regular flour and adds a nutty flavour to the cake. Almond flour is rich in vitamin E, which is known to support brain health and cognitive function. It also provides healthy fats and protein, giving you a satisfying treat.
Next, we have cocoa powder. 🍫🌟 It's the star ingredient that gives our cake that rich chocolate flavour. Cocoa powder contains flavonoids, which have been shown to improve blood flow to the brain and enhance cognitive function. It also contains antioxidants that help protect brain cells from damage.
Moving on to stevia. It's a natural sweetener that adds sweetness without the extra calories. 🍃🍬 Stevia doesn't cause blood sugar spikes like regular sugar, making it a great option for those watching their sugar intake. By using stevia, we can enjoy a guilt-free indulgence without compromising our health.
Baking powder is another key ingredient. It helps the cake rise and gives it a fluffy texture. 🎂🥮 The reaction between baking powder and other ingredients creates carbon dioxide bubbles, which expand during baking and make the cake light and airy.
Vanilla essence adds a delightful aroma and flavour to the cake. 🌼🍮 It enhances the overall taste experience and makes our mug cake even more enjoyable.
A pinch of salt may seem like a small addition, but it enhances the flavours of the cake. 🧂 It balances out the sweetness and brings out the richness of the chocolate and other ingredients.
The milk of your choice adds moisture to the cake and helps bind the ingredients together. 🥛👌 You can use any milk you prefer, such as almond milk, soy milk, or regular milk.
Coconut oil is a healthier alternative to traditional oils or butter. 🥥🌴 It adds moisture to the cake and gives it a rich, buttery taste. Coconut oil contains medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs), which are easily absorbed by the brain and can provide a quick source of energy.
Lastly, we have the optional dark chocolate chunks. 🍫🍪 They add a decadent touch to the cake and provide additional antioxidants. Dark chocolate is rich in flavonoids, which have been shown to improve blood flow to the brain and enhance cognitive function. So, not only do they make the cake extra delicious, but they also contribute to its brain-boosting benefits. 🍫✨
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Don't wait, enjoy making and indulging in this guilt-free treat!
Happy baking! 🧁👩🍳
MBB team!
recipe and video created by Daniela Beltran
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