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Nutrition: Per serving

  • kcal696
  • fat17g
  • saturates2g
  • carbs116g
  • sugars49g
  • fibre4g
  • protein16g
  • salt0.8g
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Method

  • step 1

    Cut 2 thin slices of banana from the centre of the fruit, set aside, then mash the rest.

  • step 2

    Tip the mashed banana into a microwave-safe mug, then stir in the remaining ingredients, except the banana slices. Microwave on high for 1 min 30 seconds-2 mins until cooked through and a skewer inserted into the middle comes out clean. Cool for 1 min, then top with the banana slices and drizzle over maple syrup, if you like.

Recipe tip

We tested this recipe in a 750-watt microwave – timings may vary if your microwave is more or less powerful.

Recipe from Good Food magazine, July 2023

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dave6376

It would be helpful to know HOW MUCH baking powder - a pinch? a teaspoon?

eleegaul68012

As a chemical cook myself, I tend to use a standard for ratios when it comes to crafting my own microwave or oven recipes. For recipes that use 3-4 tbsp of flour, and 2-3 tbsp of sugar, a consistent amount of baking powder is about 1/2 tsp. However, this uses an entire banana which could quell the…

eviep100066751

tip

Use alarger mug than you normally would. I used mt normal mug and it completely went over tge top of it.

6n89wx689qaiogwmcU

Tasty brownie one was better but still good with ice cream

elle_77

It isnt a cake but i really like it as a healthy breakfast cakeky substance👍

ddprice001

Ummm.... Didn't really come out as a cake, more like a set porridge. Probably nutritious though! Chi_reader

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