Wednesday 30 July 2014

Oatmeal chocolate mug cake

Its always a challenge when we need to think on what to cook ? Especially breakfast !!!! as we are in a rush to go to work and busy making lunch for family or kids. But as breakfast is the first meal of the day, it should be healthy and delicious too. And don't miss it.  I try and make simple quick recipes. My simple recipes will not let miss your breakfast any day. Every day there is something new on my plate. And i love doing this and its a surprise to myself too.

So i made this oatmeal chocolate mug cake for breakfast today. I love chocolates and wanted to experiment this recipe with coco powder and oat meal.

So what are you waiting for , i am sure you will run to the kitchen after you read this recipe

Ingredients

Mug 1
Oats 1/3 cup + 1 tbsp
Coco powder 1 tbsp
Baking powder 1/4 tsp
Sugar 1 tsp (i used brown sugar)
Vanilla extract 1/4 tsp
Honey 2 tbsp
Milk 3-4 tbsp
Salt  a pinch
Oil - to grease the mug

1.In a blender, grind oats coarsely and set aside
2.Grease your mug with olive oil
3.In the mug add oats flour, oats, baking powder, coco powder,salt and sugar. Whisk it well. I used a fork to whisk it
4.Add vanilla essence,honey and mix
5. Pour in the milk gradually until the batter is formed . The batter should not be liquidy not flooded
6. Make a final stir and sprinkle chocolate chips
7. Try and get the mixture as evenly as possible
8. Put the mug in the microwave for 2 minutes on 700 watts
9.Check if the oatmeal has set on top
10.Let it cool for about 2 mins once you remove from the oven

 Enjoy it with your favorite topping


Few tips

1. Dont pick a mug that's too large
2. You add some nuts too
3. Keep an eye when it goes around
4. Greasing the mug is important if not the cake will get stuck and the base and sides.
5. You can also use butter or any other oil to grease
6. You can substitute honey with banana




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