FINALLY! A low calorie mug brownie (101 cal)

Tenoreo90
Tenoreo90 Posts: 329 Member
edited October 5 in Recipes
I LOVE mug brownies...unfortuantely, most recipes cost around 350 cal/serving. After MUCH googling, I found this delicious recipe:

http://www.yummly.com/recipe/Microwave-Brownie-In-A-Mug-_single-Serving_-Chow

2 vegetable oil (tbs)
2 water (tbs)
1 drop vanilla extract
1 dash salt
1 pinch instant coffee (powder optional)

3 granulated sugar (tbs)
2 unsweetened cocoa powder (tbs)
2 all purpose flour (tbs)
1 In a 12 oz coffee mug, mix water, oil, salt, vanilla and coffee, if using. Whisk well.
2 Add cocoa powder, whisk well. Add sugar, whisk well. Add flour, whisk well.
3 Microwave for 60-75 seconds: 60 seconds for a molten bottom, 75 for uniformly done. I normally choose 60.
4 Enjoy with a spoon and a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Careful, brownie will be hot.

I skin the ice cream, obviously, and didn't add coffee to mine (though that sounds delicious) Turned out really well!
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  • ikes_mama
    ikes_mama Posts: 4
    wait... a brownie... in the microwave.... WHAT!!
  • DesertSunsetRain
    DesertSunsetRain Posts: 194
    Oh wow, sounds delicious. Thank you.
  • natersmama
    natersmama Posts: 157
    no pudge brownies are also pretty awesome in the microwave. just need the mix and some non fat vanilla yogurt. low cal and easy =D
  • peteb79
    peteb79 Posts: 386
    wow... definitely trying this.
  • dance_fit
    dance_fit Posts: 53 Member
    There is no way that is 101 Calories unless you are talking Teaspoons (tsp) instead of Tablespoons (TBSP)

    2 vegetable oil (tbs) = 250 calories
    3 granulated sugar (tbs) = 135 calories
    2 unsweetened cocoa powder (tbs) = 20 calories
    2 all purpose flour (tbs) = 55 calories

    Total= 460

    *edited* I like chocolatecoveredkatie.com for mug cake ideas. All her "single lady cakes" can be microwaved. And I've gotten them down to 160 calories before.
  • lexximan
    lexximan Posts: 322 Member
    wait... a brownie... in the microwave.... WHAT!!

    My thoughts exactly... why has no one told me!!?!?!
  • gremlet
    gremlet Posts: 21 Member
    @dance_fit - I was wondering that myself. Sounds delicious, but if those measurements are TBSP and not tsp, there's no way that's 101 calories.
  • amysj303
    amysj303 Posts: 5,086 Member
    I was going to say, Vegetable oil is over 100 cals per tablespoon so unless this is two servings the calorie count can't be right.
  • rb16fitness
    rb16fitness Posts: 236 Member
    You've made I day. I know what i'll be eating from this day forth... :happy:
  • adjones5
    adjones5 Posts: 938 Member
    Yum!
  • peteb79
    peteb79 Posts: 386
    I was going to say, Vegetable oil is over 100 cals per tablespoon so unless this is two servings the calorie count can't be right.

    I am pretty bummed now... lol.. I added this to my recipes and, yup, the calculator says its over 400 calories.
  • DesertSunsetRain
    DesertSunsetRain Posts: 194
    I was actually thinking the same thing. I was wondering how many servings it was to only be 101 calories. But then I just figured it was correct with one after I looked at the website. But being honest with myself it doesn't make sense that all of that could only be 101 calories. Maybe it does mean tsp.

    Yeah, definitely a little bummed out haha.
  • gremlet
    gremlet Posts: 21 Member
    I am pretty bummed now... lol.. I added this to my recipes and, yup, the calculator says its over 400 calories.

    Even if the measurements are teaspoons, the veg. oil and sugar alone are around 100 calories. Shame -- I love mug cake but sadly, it seems it can either be yummy or low calorie but not both!
  • twiztidprop18
    twiztidprop18 Posts: 1
    i definately just made this, i love this :) it's so good :) thanks for posting this. :)
  • dance_fit
    dance_fit Posts: 53 Member

    Even if the measurements are teaspoons, the veg. oil and sugar alone are around 100 calories. Shame -- I love mug cake but sadly, it seems it can either be yummy or low calorie but not both!

    I edited my post, but I'll put t here again -

    www.chocolatecoveredkatie.com

    has tons of "single lady" which can be made in the microwave and are on the healthier side for desserts.
  • wobeirne
    wobeirne Posts: 1
    Those numbers appear to be wrong. I used a variety of calorie counters and this recipe comes in at over 400 calories.
  • kyodi
    kyodi Posts: 376 Member
    BU to the MP... BUMP!!!
  • cemummy
    cemummy Posts: 28 Member
    oh thanks so much! i was missing my mug cake :)
  • mlbazemore
    mlbazemore Posts: 252 Member
    bump!
  • Saffyra
    Saffyra Posts: 607 Member
    Bump for chocolatecoveredkatie website. Bummer about the calories being off but im hoping to find a good replacement.
  • spacegirlz
    spacegirlz Posts: 68 Member
    bump
  • Heather_GodsWonderWoman
    Heather_GodsWonderWoman Posts: 70
    Bump!
  • Sabresgal63
    Sabresgal63 Posts: 641 Member
    Try replacing the oil with applesauce like you would a regular one.
  • SlimBananas
    SlimBananas Posts: 124 Member
    Bump thanks for sharing
  • Knox_pickles
    Knox_pickles Posts: 63 Member
    :heart:
    I LOVE mug brownies...unfortuantely, most recipes cost around 350 cal/serving. After MUCH googling, I found this delicious recipe:

    http://www.yummly.com/recipe/Microwave-Brownie-In-A-Mug-_single-Serving_-Chow

    2 vegetable oil (tbs)
    2 water (tbs)
    1 drop vanilla extract
    1 dash salt
    1 pinch instant coffee (powder optional)

    3 granulated sugar (tbs)
    2 unsweetened cocoa powder (tbs)
    2 all purpose flour (tbs)
    1 In a 12 oz coffee mug, mix water, oil, salt, vanilla and coffee, if using. Whisk well.
    2 Add cocoa powder, whisk well. Add sugar, whisk well. Add flour, whisk well.
    3 Microwave for 60-75 seconds: 60 seconds for a molten bottom, 75 for uniformly done. I normally choose 60.
    4 Enjoy with a spoon and a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Careful, brownie will be hot.

    I skin the ice cream, obviously, and didn't add coffee to mine (though that sounds delicious) Turned out really well!
  • VinVenture
    VinVenture Posts: 290
    Just wanted to inform you all that any cake can be made into a cup cake in the microwave! Just take a microwave-proof cup (most of them are, especially plain, white ceramic ones), fill it half-full with the cake batter of your choosing (it can be as healthy or indulgent as you'd like), place it in the microwave for between 1 and 2 minutes, this depends majorly on your microwave and cake preferences. Start low and run in several times to get ideal result, and try to remember that time for your future microwave bakings.

    Did you also know you can freeze batter? I suggest make a low-cal batter, fill ~1/2 c of batter each into muffin tins and stick it in the freezer. When they're frozen, you can take them out and place them in a large zip-lock bag or tupperware box or whatever it is you use. Then you can take one out and have a cupped cake whenever you feel like it. They're already portion sized, it's easy to calculate the kcal if you just divide total kcal on amount of portions you've made out of it.

    Also, it's a great last-minute birthday present for friends, just buy a fun/cute/nice mug and present it with a birthday cake inside.
  • Tenoreo90
    Tenoreo90 Posts: 329 Member
    So sorry everyone!! I don't know why I didn't catch that myself!!
  • shedoos
    shedoos Posts: 446 Member
    bump
  • Touched670
    Touched670 Posts: 97 Member
    bump
  • dodier01
    dodier01 Posts: 84 Member
    Sounds delicious!! :)
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