Chocolate Brownie Vegan Mug Cake

Ingredients

• ¼ cup whole-wheat pastry flour
• 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
• ½ teaspoon baking powder
• 2 tablespoons unsweetened plain almond milk
• 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
• 1 tablespoon unsweetened applesauce
• ½ tablespoon dairy-free dark chocolate chips (optional)

Instructions

• Lightly coat a 10-ounce microwaveable mug with cooking spray. Whisk flour, cocoa and baking powder together in a small bowl. Whisk in almond milk, maple syrup and applesauce. Pour the mixture into the prepared mug. Top with dark chocolate chips, if desired.
• Microwave on High until the cake is the desired texture, 45 to 60 seconds. (With less cooking time, it will be more like a lava cake; cooking longer will yield a firmer texture.) Let cool for 2 to 3 minutes before serving.