Chocolate Quinoa Mug Cake 9


This is a super simple quinoa chocolate cake, it’s  a delicious gluten free cake without dairy.  A 5  Minute Mug Cake that will leave you feeling nourished energised! We find it a great snack, breakfast, or dessert! 

 I love chocolate,  which I try to enjoy in moderation. I am always looking to create a healthy version of foods that allow me to partake of my favourite desserts.

This cake is no exception. It is, in fact, my favourite gluten dessert is quinoa chocolate cake. It is packed with protein, has no “guilty” ingredients in it, and TOTALLY satisfied my sweet tooth and filled me up!  

There is no flour in this cake, which makes it a wonderful option for anyone who is gluten free. The quinoa makes this cake moist, light and fluffy. if your not sure what quinoa is, you will be amazed by this tiny seed! 

chocolate quinoa

 

This gluten-free chocolate cake in a mug is perfect for a quick chocolate fix when a square of dark chocolate just doesn’t cut it. It only takes two minutes in the microwave, and it comes out warm and decadent, but with a touch of airiness.

Not only do we love cooking with quinoa, we love smokey flavours! Lately, we have been using our best propane smoker to create smoked aubergines with chilli lime yoghurt. Keep an eye out for this recipe coming soon!

However, my one of my favourite parts of this quinoa chocolate cake is that there are no leftovers to tempt you at 2 am. And duh, this version’s healthy!

So what it boils down to, is you’ve got yourself a crazy convenient breakfast/dessert that is 200% nutritious and scrumtrelescent.

 If you’re after a savoury snack after all this chocolate, check out Cauliflower Popcorn, it’s just like KFC Popcorn Chicken but you feel nourished afterward not greasy!

If you want more sweets check out Salted Caramel Almond Butter, you can legit eat the whole jar and still fit in those pants come Monday. 

gluten free chocolate cake
Chocolate Quinoa Mug Cake
gluten free chocolate cake
Chocolate Quinoa Mug Cake
Servings Prep Time
1 3
Cook Time
1
Servings Prep Time
1 3
Cook Time
1
Instructions
  1. Mash your banana. Then add all ingredients to a large microwave safe mug. Mix thoroughly until batter is formed
  2. Microwave for 30 seconds. Wait 10 seconds, then microwave again for 15 seconds. wait one more time and then microwave for an addition 10-15 seconds or until cake starts to expand past mug.
  3. Remove from oven and gently flip mug over onto a plate. Cake will have form. Drizzle will any additional chocolate sauce, honey, cocoa, etc. of your choice! Enjoy!

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