This Low Calorie Brownie in a Mug is just 54 calories and takes 2 minutes to make (including prep and cook time!)
I know you’ll love these healthy single serving brownies, and to make them extra fun I supplied lots of yummy topping ideas, as well as 3 amazing add-ins to really take this low calorie brownie to the next level!
If you don’t want to use a mug, and ramekin will also work. Or any glass microwave safe container.
Low Calorie Brownie in a Mug
What You’ll Find in this Article:
Ingredients in Low Calorie Single Serve Brownies
I like to cut the calories by using an all-natural zero calorie sweetener, but you can use monk fruit, coconut or regular sugar if you prefer. The recipe will still be low calorie and delicious.
And be sure to see the recipe card below for 3 delicious add ins to the batter that really take this single serve brownie to the next level.
Shopping List for Low Calorie Single Serving Brownies:
- Flour (all-purpose or gluten-free)
- Zero-calorie all natural sugar (see recipe card for more information) or monk fruit, coconut, or regular sugar
- Cocoa powder
- Baking soda
- Salt
- Unsweetened applesauce
- Optional Toppings (see recipe card below for lots of ideas!)
How to Make a Healthy Brownie in a Mug
I like to make these healthy single serve brownies in a mug, but a ramekin or small (microwave safe) bowl will also work.
In just 2 minutes you can make this amazing dessert. I can’t imagine you’ll have leftovers, but if you do they will hold for 4-5 days in the fridge, covered.
How to Make a Low Calorie Single Serving Brownie:
- To a mug or microwave safe ramekin combine the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda and salt.
- Mix the dry ingredient together.
- Add in the apple sauce and mix until just combined.
- Add to the microwave and cook for 1 minute.
- Remove from the microwave, add any toppings you like and serve.
Low Calorie Brownie in a Mug Recipe
This low calorie single serving brownie is fun and easy. I know you’ll love it! Here are some more low calorie desserts I think you’ll love.
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Low Calorie Brownie in a Mug (54 Calories)
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon flour all-purpose or gluten-free
- 1 tablespoon zero-calorie all natural sugar or monk fruit, coconut, or regular sugar
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
- ⅛ teaspoon baking soda
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened applesauce
Optional Toppings:
- Powdered Sugar
- Flaked Chocolate
- Flaked Coconut
- Cocoa Nibs
- Chocolate Chips
- Sprinkles
Instructions
- To a mug or microwave safe ramekin combine the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda and salt.
- Mix the dry ingredient together.
- Add in the apple sauce and mix until just combined.
- Add to the microwave and cook for 1 minute.
- Remove from the microwave, add any toppings you like and serve.
Nutrition
Nutrition and Calories in Brownies
Low Sodium Tips: Omit the salt from the recipe. There will still be sodium from the baking soda, but we need that to make the recipe rise.
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