Keto Mug Brownie: 5 Quick and Easy Recipes

Making this brownie in a cup couldn’t be easier. You can mix the ingredients in the cup, bake them in the cup and then enjoy your treat. It’s very simple and fast. But, of course, the portions can be doubled or tripled. Then it will be easier to mix in a bowl and then pour into mugs and cook.

If you have unexpected guests and nothing to treat them with, we suggest making a quick and simple gooey brownie in a mug. Brownie is prepared in literally a matter of minutes. It turns out to be very chocolate and tasty, with a slightly moist structure. 

It is better to serve this brownie warm with keto ice cream and a cup of coffee. Try it. These are incredibly delicious pastries! If you do not have a microwave oven, everything is as usual – put it in an oven preheated to 350° F for 10-12 minutes.

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Here are some great recipes based on the rules of the keto diet. Once you have tasted a low-calorie mug cake, you will always cook it when the urge to eat something sweet arises. The reason for this is simplicity, which does not require special skills and incredible taste worthy of a festive table on a special occasion.

Keto Mug Cake with Coconut Flour

6 minutes 1 serving

Ingredients

  • 1 egg
  • 2 tbsp cocoa powder
  • 1 tbsp coconut flour
  • 2 tsp sweetener
  • ½ tbsp heavy cream
  • ½ tbsp coconut oil
  • Pinch of baking powder
  • Vanilla extract to taste
  • ½ tsp cinnamon (optional)
  • ½ tsp cardamom (optional)

Preparation

Step 1

Mix all the ingredients in a cup. Shake with a fork until the mix becomes smooth.

Step 2

Put it in the microwave. Bake at maximum power for 60 seconds. Enjoy!

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Important tip: If you do not know the power of your microwave, then we recommend first baking for a minute and then continuing to bake for 30 seconds, checking the readiness with a toothpick. It is worth focusing on when the cupcake rises over the edges of the mug. It means that it is ready.

Amount of nutrients per 100 g:

Calories 176 kcal | Proteins 8.62 g | Fat 13.66 g | Carbohydrates 7.37 g | Fiber 3.28 g | Net Carbs 4.06 g 

Almond Flour Mug Cake

6 minutes 1 serving

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp almond flour
  • 2 tbsp cocoa powder
  • 3 tbsp sweetener
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tbsp almond milk
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • Pinch of baking powder

Preparation

Step 1

Melt the butter. Place all ingredients in a medium mug and stir until smooth.

Step 2

Cook in the microwave for about 1 minute at maximum power.

Amount of nutrients per 1 serving:

Calories 143 kcal | Proteins 8.5 g | Fat 10.7 g | Carbohydrates 4.7g | Fiber 3.1 g | Net Carbs 1.6 g

Easy Mug Brownie with Extra Chocolate

4 minutes 1 serving

Ingredients

  • 1 egg
  • 1 tbsp coconut flour
  • 2 tbsp cocoa powder
  • 2 tbsp fat cream
  • 1 tsp psyllium
  • 1 tbsp erythritol (or erythritol with stevia)
  • Pinch of baking powder
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • Pieces of dark chocolate to taste

Preparation

Step 1

Put the butter in a cup, and put it in the microwave for 20-30 seconds to melt it. Take it out, and move the cup to evenly distribute the butter along the walls.

Step 2

Pour the main ingredients into a cup, and beat until a smooth mass is obtained. Add nuts, chocolate, or berries if desired. Mix well.

Step 3

Place the cup in the microwave for 1-2 minutes. That’s it, enjoy!

Amount of nutrients per 1 serving:

Calories 165 kcal | Proteins 8.3 g | Fat 11.7 g | Carbohydrates 5.6g | Fiber 3.4 g | Net Carbs 2.2 g

Vegan Keto Mug Brownie

5 minutes 1 serving

Ingredients

  • 2 tsp coconut flour
  • 1 tbsp water
  • 1 tbsp coconut cream
  • ½ tsp baking powder
  • 1 ½ tbsp erythritol or any sweetener of your choice
  • 1 tsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tbsp cocoa powder
  • 1 tbsp sugar-free vegan chocolate

Preparation

Step 1

Stir in flour, cocoa powder, erythritol, and baking powder. Add all other ingredients. Mix well until smooth.

Step 2

Pour the dough into a large coffee mug. Cook in the microwave for 60-80 seconds. Serve warm.

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Amount of nutrients per 1 serving:

Calories 203 kcal | Proteins 5.3 g | Fat 19.2 g | Carbohydrates 10.2 g | Fiber 5.0 g | Net Carbs 5.2 g

Keto Mug Brownie with Nuts and Berries

5 minutes 1 serving

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp coconut oil
  • 2 tbsp almond flour
  • 2 tbsp sweetener (optional)
  • 1 egg
  • Pinch of baking powder
  • ½ tsp psyllium (optional)
  • 1 tbsp milk (dairy, coconut, almond)
  • 2 tbsp cocoa powder (can be substituted for dark chocolate without sugar)
  • Nuts and berries to taste

Preparation

Step 1

Melt the butter in a mug a little by placing it in the microwave. It will take 10 to 20 seconds. Take it out, and move the mug slightly so that the butter is evenly spread along the walls.

Step 2

Add all ingredients to the mug and beat a little with a fork. Then microwave the mixture for about 1-2 minutes.

Leave the baked cake to cool slightly.

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Amount of nutrients per 1 serving:

Calories 203 kcal | Proteins 5.3 g | Fat 19.2 g | Carbohydrates 10.2 g | Fiber 5.0 g | Net Carbs 5.2 g

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Keto Mug Brownie Icing

Adding icing or ganache will make your brownie even better. It is very simple and will take a couple of minutes. Besides, anyone can successfully cope with the task. There are many glaze options for keto treats, but we will tell you about the two simplest options.

Chocolate Ganache Frosting

Ingredients

  • 20 gr cocoa powder
  • 50 gr butter
  • Sweetener to taste

Preparation

Step 1

Microwave the butter a little, just to soften (5-10 seconds). You do not need to melt it. Otherwise, you will get a completely different texture.

Step 2

Mix it with sweetener. The frosting is a creamy, chocolate-like liquid. Just spread it on the baked cake.

Important tip: We recommend you use erythritol. It is a natural sweetener with stabilizing characteristics, so the ganache turns out to be similar to the one on the donuts.

Amount of nutrients per 1 serving:

Calories 34 kcal | Proteins 1.3 g | Fat 3.8 g | Carbohydrates 0.2 g | Fiber 0.1 g | Net Carbs 0.1 g

Vanilla Icing

Ingredients

  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp erythritol powder
  • Vanilla to taste

Preparation

Melt butter in the microwave for 20-30 seconds, mix with erythritol powder and vanilla, and you’re done! Pour the icing over the slightly cooled cake and wait for a little while it hardens.

Amount of nutrients per 1 serving:

Calories 28 kcal | Proteins 1.3 g | Fat 3.4 g | Carbohydrates 0.1 g | Fiber 0 g | Net Carbs 0.1 g

Conclusion

Now you know how to make a brownie in a mug. You can endlessly create variations of the recipe by adding different ingredients. For example, to make the flourless and sugarless keto cake crispier, add crushed nuts, seeds, and coconut chips to the mixture or sprinkle them on top.

By adding various spices such as cinnamon, ground ginger or turmeric, cardamom, and grated lemon zest, you can create a Christmas flavor. Like other treats, they can be cooked in large quantities and served on the festive table. These cakes will also appeal to those who are not on a diet. So find your best mug brownie and enjoy it!

About

Ana Rinkevich is a writer specializing in health, nutrition, fitness, and weight loss. Over the past 10 years, she has used various methods to deal with obesity, metabolic syndrome, and eating disorders. Proud keto follower for 6 years - lost 100 pounds and fought insulin resistance. Ana shares her experience, tips, and motivation to help people use eating habits for better health and harmony with the body.