I love low-FODMAP mug cakes and mug muffins because you always have just the right amount. Plus they literally take five minutes.
I hate to waste good food. So if there is a banana that is too bruised for my children to eat, then I put it in the freezer for future low-FODMAP baking or Low-FODMAP Smoothies.
If you are like me, then low-FODMAP Banana Muffin-in-a-mug is the ideal use for those bananas! In the mornings when you want a little something special for breakfast, or in the evenings when you want a tasty treat, this low-FODMAP 5-minute banana-muffin-in-a-mug is calling you.
Low-FODMAP banana muffins have great nutrition from the banana- including potassium and natural fiber. Plus, your whole family will love them in this easy, gluten-free and vegan recipe.
You may also love my Low-FODMAP 5 Minute Chocolate Mug Cake and my Low-FODMAP Microwave Berry Crisp and Cobbler recipes! Or else check out over 600 more low-FODMAP recipes on the blog.
Be healthy and happy,
Rachel Pauls, MD
Low-FODMAP 5 Minute Banana Muffin-in-a-Mug; Gluten-free, Vegan
Low-FODMAP, Gluten-free and Vegan recipe for 5 minute Banana Muffin-in-a-mug; or Mug cake. Delicious and easy!
- Prep Time: 3 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Entree, Baked Goods
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons gluten-free, low-FODMAP flour (I use Authentic Foods GF Classical Blend)
- 1 teaspoon flaxseed meal mixed with 1 tablespoon warm water (you can also substitute 2 tablespoons whisked egg, for non vegans*)
- 1/4 teaspoon xanthan gum, if not an additive in your flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/3 cup (88g) ripe yellow banana, mashed (1 medium)
- 3 tablespoons packed brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons canola oil, or melted coconut oil
- 1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- Your choice of ‘stir-in’
- Up to 30 g semisweet/dark chocolate chips, or up to 20 g chopped pecans or walnuts
- Sugar and cinnamon to sprinkle on top, optional
Instructions
- Mix your flaxseed meal with water, and allow to stand to thicken, while getting other ingredients (this creates a vegan ‘egg’)
- In a standard sized mug combine flour, xanthan gum, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, and salt
- Stir in mashed banana, flax meal mixture, brown sugar, oil and vanilla. Do not overmix
- For non-vegan version, add 2 tablespoons beaten egg in place of the flax meal
- Add chocolate chips or nuts, based on preference
- Microwave, 1 minute at a time, for 1-2 minutes, until toothpick inserted comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs
- Mine took 2 minutes. Do not overcook, as it could become rubbery in the microwave
- Allow to stand to finish cooking, then enjoy!
Notes
- Although this recipe has not been lab tested, a single serving should be low-FODMAP based on the ingredients, using FODMAP data at posting
- Equipment: 1 standard sized mug, and a microwave
- For a non-vegan option, beat an egg and measure out 2 tablespoons to add to the batter
- Depending on ripeness the FODMAP content of banana changes. See Dr. Rachel’s FODMAP Facts: Are Bananas Low-FODMAP? for the full information!
- If you prefer to remove this low-FODMAP muffin from the mug prior to eating, then spray the mug with
- non-stick spray, and prepare ingredients in a separate bowl
- Can also make half recipe in individual ramekins, these took about 45 seconds for me to cook!
8 Responses
Brilliant
My partner and I love mug cakes. She’s on a low FODMAP diet so we haven’t been able to have use our normal recipes so this was a great find. Yum. Ours took one minute to cook and absolutely filled the mugs. Don’t be tempted to double the recipe unless you have a much larger vessel. We halved the sweetener too.
Andrew,
This is awesome! Check out our list of low-FODMAP Mug Recipes for other microwave treats. Have a great day 🙂
CRS
I made the banana bread recipe last week and was thinking about how I’d like some more (long gone ha!) but I didn’t have time. Lo and behold, I stumbled across this handy 5 minute recipe! It fixed my craving nearly instantly. Moist, nice banana flavor, delicious. My banana was still a little green so I halved the recipe. Thank you!
CRS,
Thank you again for sharing your feedback with us! We love hearing from you and are so happy you enjoy the recipes 🙂
This is amazing. I am 3 weeks into my low fodmap journey and man Im having a bad day. When I’m upset I can get a sweet tooth but I wanted something that wouldn’t mess up my stomach. This hit the spot! It was easy and very good!! No stomach issues! Glad I came across your recipe because it sure cheered me up. Thanks!!!
Yessica!
How fantastic that you found us! It inspires us when we get feedback like this!!
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Just made this and it hit the right sweet spot !! And I know it won’t cause any gut issues too. Thank you so much for all your delicious recipes ?
Aww, Thank you so much Margaretha!
Your kind comments and review made our day 🙂
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