4 delicious (and guilt-free!) microwave mug cake recipes

Got cake on the brain this Bank Holiday Monday? Us too. More than just your regular delicious microwave mug cake, these recipes are healthier so will satisfy sweet cravings in no time and with no guilt.   1. Sweet potato mug cake Via Oh My Veggies Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon ground flax seeds
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/4 cup mashed cooked sweet potatoes
• 2 tablespoons almond milk
• 1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 7 tablespoon self-raising flour
• Pinch of salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 3 tablespoons toasted pecans or walnuts, chopped (optional)

Method:

In a large microwave safe mug, mix together the flax seeds and water with a fork and set aside for 5 minutes to thicken. Stir in the sweet potato, almond milk, vanilla, and sugar. Add the flour, salt and spices. Beat until smooth. Fold in the nuts. Divide the batter between two mugs. Microwave separately for 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 minutes each until risen and firm.

2. Oatmeal almond butter mug cake

• 3 tablespoons milk
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 3 tablespoons flour
• 1 1/2 tablespoons rolled oats
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped pecans, plus more to garnish
• 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
• Pinch nutmeg (optional)
• 1 tablespoon almond butter, plus more to garnish

Method: In a large mug, mix together the milk, olive oil, and sugar. Mix in the flour until smooth, then stir in the oats, pecans, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon and nutmeg if using. Dollop the almond butter on top and push in gently so it is partially submerged in the cake batter. Microwave on high for 30 seconds, and then in 15-second bursts until the top looks dry and cooked and springs back when pressed. Let stand for at least 5 minutes before eating. Top with additional almond butter.   3. Avocado mug cake Via Kirbie's Cravings 4. Paleo blueberry muffin Via Delighted Momma Ingredients:

• 3 tablespoons coconut flour
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 2 tablespoons unsweetened applesauce
• 1 egg
• 3 tablespoons blueberries
• a dash salt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder

Method: Mix everything together in a microwave safe mug and cook for two minutes.