Can you freeze a paleo mug cake?

Yes, this recipe can be stored in the freezer for up to one month. To freeze, wrap tightly in plastic wrap and store in freezer. When it's time to eat your brownie, remove and place in the fridge to defrost. You can then warm it by heating in the microwave for 10 seconds. You don't want to heat for too long or you will dry the brownie out.

What if I don't have a microwave?

No stress. If you don't have a microwave, you can bake it in the oven instead. Be sure to use an oven safe 3 inch ramekin or mug. Bake at 375F for 20 minutes.

Almond Flour vs Almond Meal

Use almond flour for this recipe. While both are made from almonds, they're actually quite different. Almond flour has a finer texture and more consistent grain size. It's what you want to use when making fine-textured items like cakes and breads. My favourite brand is Bob’s Red Mill Super Fine Blanched Almond Flour. Look for blanched - which means the dark skin is removed. Almond meal is coarse, often containing the skin of the almonds. When used in baked goods, you'll run into issues. If you’ve ever made a recipe that crumbled apart, leached oils, or had trouble holding it's shape, it's likely because you used almond meal over almond flour.

Chocolate Paleo Brownies In A Mug (Made Without Flour)

Description

If you have a sweet tooth, but have a hard time stopping after just one serving (like me), I have a solution for you: paleo brownies in a mug.

Ingredients

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1/4 cup of almond flour
2 tablespoons of unsweetened cacao powder
1 tablespoons of coconut sugar
1 tablespoon of maple syrup
1/4 teaspoon of baking powder (gluten free optional)
1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon of salt
1 large egg
1 1/2 tsp of coconut oil, melted
1/2 square of 90% dark chocolate or 1 tablespoon of Lily's Dark Chocolate Chips

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Instructions

Combine ingredients in a glass bowl.
Whisk together until the batter has a thick and creamy consistency. This will take approximately 30 seconds.
Prepare an 8 oz mug or 3 inch ramekin for baking by greasing it with avocado oil spray or alternative.
Pour batter into the mug or ramekin and drop ½ square of dark chocolate in the centre. Alternatively, you could top with a handful of Lily’s Dark Chocolate Chips.
Bake in the microwave for 1 minute. Cooking time will vary by microwave, but be careful not to cook too long or your mug cake will have a dry and tough texture.
Add toppings if desired. I use sliced strawberries and whipped cream most often.

Notes

Low carb baked goods stick more than the traditional variety. So, make sure to really grease the corners of your pan.
If you don't have a microwave, you can bake in the oven instead. Be sure to use an oven safe 3 inch ramekin. Bake at 375F for 20 minutes.
Let your almond flour baked goods cool completely. The cohesiveness of low-carb baked goods improves after being cooled. So, please resist digging in to the brownie too soon or you'll end up with a pile of crumbs.