Monday, August 31, 2015

Coconut Flour Chocolate Chip Cookie Mug Cake


Man, have I been craving unhealthy treats as of late! I don't know what is going on with me but I can't turn away from sweets that have been calling out to me. Maybe it's the warm weather or the fact that I don't have to share with the kids since they're in school. Whatever the reasons, my sweet tooth has been active. 

I really wanted to make chocolate chip cookies on Sunday but knew I didn't need the extra sugar or calories. After all, I have been working my butt off {hopefully it is really shrinking} at the gym and don't like sabotaging all my hard efforts. But not one to deny myself a nice treat, I decided to go a bit more healthy and create my own little cookie, in the form of a mug cake. The major benefit to this was that I didn't have to make so many cookies AND it only took 3 minutes to cook {5 minutes total to make}! Plus, as you've probably noticed from past posts, I do love me a good mug cake! 

Ingredients:
  • 1 tbsp melted butter
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp water
  • 1 egg
  • 2 1/2 tbsp coconut flour
  • 1/4 tsp baking soda
  • 1 1/2 tbsp chocolate chips
Method:
  • In your cutest mug, melt butter in microwave for 15 seconds
  • Add water and vanilla, stir
  • Add egg, stir
  • Add coconut flour and baking soda and combine all
  • Stir in chocolate chips
  • Cook in microwave for 3 minutes
  • Remove carefully {hot!} and let sit for 2 minutes
  • Eat straight from mug or remove from mug and enjoy!! 


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  1. JenniferSeptember 1, 2015 at 6:55 AM

    I've just recently gone gluten free and this looks amazing! I'm looking for recipes using coconut or other alternative flours. I'll be making this soon...possibly today! Thanks so much for linking through Totally Terrific Link Up.

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  2. Lee BenjaminSeptember 1, 2015 at 8:57 AM

    This looks SO good! I need to make it stat!
    xoxo
    Lee Anne
    http://www.lifeinatx.com/

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  3. Mehndificent Art by SSSeptember 1, 2015 at 10:10 AM

    Coconut and chocolate, my two favorite things! Great post!

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  4. TiffanySeptember 1, 2015 at 10:14 AM

    Oh, this looks so yummy and easy to make, perfect for when I start craving something sweet! I'll definitely be trying this out asap, thanks for sharing!

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  5. Kristen GraceSeptember 1, 2015 at 10:25 AM

    this looks AMAZING!! I'm pinning this for later! coconut flour is one of my favorite things to use! thanks for sharing!

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  6. Robin FolletteSeptember 1, 2015 at 10:53 AM

    I like that this doesn't have a sugar substitute. Cookies with sugar and substitutes usually taste like sweet rather than the flavor they're supposed to have. I'm going to try this. Coconut flour and chocolate chips sound like a great combination.

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  7. Brittany BergmanSeptember 1, 2015 at 10:56 AM

    Yes, please! I love this healthy version of one of my favorite treats.

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  8. Maggie HatchSeptember 1, 2015 at 11:30 AM

    This looks yummy! Totally trying this recipe!

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  9. Mallory MitchellSeptember 1, 2015 at 12:26 PM

    I can't believe you can do this in a microwave!! I'm definitely going to have to try it out :)

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  10. Robin FolletteSeptember 1, 2015 at 12:31 PM

    I'm happy to see a cookie that just plain doesn't have sugar. The recipes sugar-free recipes I've tried that call for artificial sugar substitutes are disappointing. I'm curious about the combination of coconut flour and chocolate chips. Can't wait to try this!

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  11. CharleneSeptember 1, 2015 at 3:45 PM

    This is such a great idea for when you are the only one wanting something sweet. I love it. Thanks for sharing.

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  12. Amanda @ Blissful GalSeptember 1, 2015 at 4:54 PM

    Oh this looks good! Since I am on my own, creating single serving desserts like this is perfect, so I don't have leftovers and end up eating the whole batch! haha

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  13. Bethany MagnieSeptember 1, 2015 at 7:37 PM

    Mug cakes are this mamas secret weakness lol!!

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  14. Tinseltown MomSeptember 2, 2015 at 12:32 AM

    I've seen so many Mug cake/cookies recipes, but have not tried one. I'm not sure what I'm waiting for, but this one I'm trying.

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  15. Carly FergusonSeptember 2, 2015 at 12:31 PM

    Yum!! I have been wanting to try a mug cake and this one looks delicious! Now all I need is some coconut flour.

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  16. Claire C.September 2, 2015 at 5:59 PM

    This looks so good - great idea!

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  17. Ludmilla @brazilianflairintheusablogSeptember 3, 2015 at 10:39 AM

    The protein and fat from the egg and the fibre from the coconut flour make this cake very healthy!! I just love it!

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  18. Sara McCartySeptember 3, 2015 at 10:39 AM

    OMG, this looks so amazing! I love this idea! Pinning now!

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  19. Aishwarya ShenolikarSeptember 3, 2015 at 11:44 AM

    That's a genius way to make those! Incredible! :)

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  20. jenna @ butter loves companySeptember 3, 2015 at 2:16 PM

    OHHH! Sounds like something I would love to try! I haven't experimented too much with coconut flour but I love using all other coconut products so I bet I would love it. <3

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  21. The GastronomSeptember 3, 2015 at 2:31 PM

    OMG! A cookie just for me? Awesome! Thanks for the recipe!

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  22. Middle-aged Diva (Carol)September 3, 2015 at 7:18 PM

    Oh, dear lord, I must have some of this right this very minute!!!! Looks so good.

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  23. GiGi Eats CelebritiesSeptember 3, 2015 at 8:37 PM

    I made something VERY similar to this, this morning, without the chocolate chips and with coconut oil instead of butter! SO good :D

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  24. Shweta JainSeptember 4, 2015 at 4:28 AM

    awesome recipe. Thanks for sharing.

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  25. Clare SpeerSeptember 4, 2015 at 5:47 AM

    This looks so great - I love chocolate chips!

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  26. Flip Flops And FursSeptember 4, 2015 at 8:54 AM

    This looks delicious! I'm going to try to make it dairy free!!

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  27. Chelsea PearlSeptember 4, 2015 at 9:59 AM

    Oh my gosh, so easy and yummy!
    xo Chelsea
    http://chelseapearl.com

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  28. PatSeptember 9, 2015 at 3:54 PM

    Ashleigh,
    Thanks so much for posting this!! We've featured it on Coffee & Conversation today...and pinned it, of course ;-)
    Have a great week!

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  29. Donna WirthlinSeptember 9, 2015 at 9:47 PM

    I have never baked with coconut flour before so looks like I should give it a try:). Always something good at #OMHGWW

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  30. Christine BSeptember 13, 2015 at 11:23 AM

    Hi Ashleigh, You had me at Chocolate! I've been seeing more and more recipes with Coconut flour, I've always got chocolate chips on hand, now I just need to pick up some coconut flour! It's always a fun time co-hosting #OMHGWW with you! Have a beautiful weekend! =)

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  31. Shellie BowdoinSeptember 13, 2015 at 8:40 PM

    It's amazing what a little chocolate can do for your mood! I enjoy co-hosting Oh My Heartsie Girl Wordless Wednesday with you!

    Shellie
    www.thefabjourney.com

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  32. MidMichiganMomSeptember 13, 2015 at 9:30 PM

    I've never tried a mug cake but now I feel like I have been missing out. Your recipes look very yummy with great portion control! Thank you for sharing your link with us on Welcome Home Wednesday! We would love to see you again next week.

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  33. KimJanuary 13, 2016 at 6:53 PM

    I just tryed this and so wanted to like it but it was SO dry I threw it out.

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  34. annieorganizerFebruary 8, 2017 at 9:30 AM

    I also found this pretty dry, and I think it calls for too much baking soda. It rose way over the top of the mug, but then also tasted baking soda-y. Blech. I will try again with less baking soda, or perhaps none at all. I think it might also benefit from a pinch of salt. I do like that it doesn't have any sugar other than the chocolate chips and that it uses a whole egg so I don't have to figure out what to do with the egg white.

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