Mug muffins are the perfect quick treat for those nights where you’re craving something sweet but can’t be bothered with too much cooking. A couple of minutes of prep, followed by a quick zap in the microwave and there you have it!

Ingredients

Banana(s)

1 medium, mashed

Quick oats

20 g

Cocoa powder

1 tsp

Egg(s)

1 medium, lightly beaten

Vanilla bean extract, alcohol free

½ tsp

Fresh dates

2 individual, pitted and roughly chopped

No added sugar dark chocolate

5 g

99% fat-free, plain or natural yoghurt, unsweetened

1 tbs, to serve

Fresh strawberries

2 individual, halved

Instructions

  1. Place banana, oats, cocoa, egg, vanilla and dates into a 300 ml capacity microwave-safe mug or bowl and stir to combine.
  2. Press chocolate halfway into the middle of mixture. Clean inside edge of mug with paper towel.
  3. Microwave on High (100%) for 2 minutes or until muffin starts to come away from the side of the mug. Serve warm topped with yoghurt and strawberries.