5 minute banana peanut butter cake in a mug {London marathon fundraising}

When I compiled a list of popular posts from the last year, my healthier sticky date pudding in a mug recipe was second on the list. That reminded me of the concept of cakes-in-mugs and made me think I needed another one on this site! This banana peanut butter version is it. It probably doesn't even take 5 minutes to make, and it is delicious enough for dessert but healthy (and quick) enough for breakfast. Win, win, win.

I'm pleased to say that this has been a better week, health wise, than the last one. I downscaled last weekend's run from 22 miles to 12, but am feeling 99% fit again now and ready to tackle 20 miles on Saturday (in Dublin no less!). I have also revamped my plan to get the 22 miles in over the Easter long weekend. That will be the longest distance I run, and it's probably better doing it a little bit closer to marathon day anyway. I'm glad my training plan is stretched out enough to allow for reshuffling of schedules, and to include several attempts at 20 mile plus distances.

You don't have to be running long distances to enjoy this cake. It is a really delicious single-serve treat that tastes more decadent than it is! The banana is gooey and caramel-like, the peanut butter rich and creamy, and the sweetness level is just right - sweet enough without being too sweet.

I recommend it, and I hope you enjoy it.

Banana peanut butter cake in a mug

A delicious, super simple treat 

Vegan

Serves one

Author: Bite-Sized Thoughts

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Ingredients

1/2 large banana, roughly mashed

3 tbsp non-dairy milk of choice (I used unsweetened almond)

1 tbsp peanut butter (or other nut butter)

1 tbsp golden syrup (or other liquid sweetener)

3 tbsp wholemeal spelt flour (or plain flour)

1/4 tsp baking powder

Method

In a small mixing bowl, combine the mashed banana, milk, peanut butter and golden syrup. Add the flour and baking powder and mix through. 

Pour the mixture into a medium or large mug (at least 300ml, and bigger is safer). Heat on high power in the microwave for 2 minutes.

Eat from the mug or transfer to a bowl.

                                                                                                                               

This post is part of my fundraising efforts for the 2015 London Marathon. I am running for Beat, the UK eating disorder charity. If you liked this recipe and are in a position to make a donation, I'd be grateful for any contribution you could spare! You can make a donations of any size on my fundraising page.

Check out my introductory post and my fundraising page for more information. 

Days until the marathon: 37                    Training miles logged in 2015: 294.45

                                                                                                                               

Are you a fan of mug cakes?

We're off to Ireland tonight, so my blog reading and posting will be intermittent over the next week. I look forward to sharing our Ireland experiences in time though!

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