Five-Ingredient Banana Chocolate Chip Mug Cake

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A super quick and moist banana mug cake flecked with chocolate chips, perfect for a single serving dessert in minutes. This American-inspired recipe, ready in about 7 minutes, layers ripe banana, all-purpose flour, baking powder into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 270 calories and feeds 1, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 5 min Cook: 2 min Serves 1 American cuisine 270 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a microwave-safe mug, mash 1 medium ripe banana with a fork until smooth but still slightly chunky.
  2. Step 2: Stir in 4 tbsp all-purpose flour and 1/4 tsp baking powder until just combined.
  3. Step 3: Add 3 tbsp milk and mix until batter is smooth and thick.
  4. Step 4: Fold in 2 tbsp mini chocolate chips evenly throughout the batter.
  5. Step 5: Microwave on high for 90 seconds to 2 minutes, watching for the cake to rise and set — it should spring back lightly when touched.
  6. Step 6: Let cool for 2 minutes before eating directly from the mug.

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