I have always loved Valentine’s Day.  Relationship or not, Valentine’s Day is a great opportunity to go a little further and show someone how much you love them.  Maybe you really love your BFF because she/he has been so good to you – why not surprise them with a bottle of champagne?  Or what about your immediate family – has anyone gone out of their way for you?  Simply sending a card or a virtual card to say “thank you” and “I love you” goes a long way.  Life is truly unpredictable, and sometimes the people we love most appreciate just a little show of affection!  So show someone you care right now.  In fact, you could show someone you care in five minutes with this delicious low-FODMAP mug cake 🙂

Low-FODMAP Chocolate Peanut Butter Mug Cake

2 tablespoons all-purpose gluten-free flour like Bob’s Red Mill
1.5 tablespoons cocoa powder like Nutivas Naturals
1/8 teaspoon baking powder
1/8 teaspoon baking soda

1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
1 tablespoon turbinado sugar

1 egg white, large

1 tablespoon smooth natural peanut butter (or allergen-friendly SunButter)
1 teaspoon coconut oil
4 tablespoons almond milk, unsweetened

Directions

1. Bring coconut oil to room temperature or melt just slightly first in microwave
2. Combine dry ingredients in a medium size bowl
3. Add wet ingredients and mix
4. Spray a mug with oil and transfer batter into mug
5. Microwaves very but most will bake the mug cake at 1 minute on high

And if you want to be on the healthier side, here is my:

Healthy Chocolate Mug Cake

2 tablespoons all-purpose gluten-free flour
1.5 tablespoons cocoa powder
1/8 teaspoon baking powder
1/8 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 tablespoon turbinado or muscovado sugar

1 egg white, large
1 teaspoon coconut oil
4 tablespoons almond milk, unsweetened

Same directions as above!

Options:

• Add 1 tablespoon low-FODMAP protein powder like Jay Robb’s Unflavored Egg Protein Powder
• Use maple syrup instead of coconut palm sugar
• Add unsweetened shredded coconut
• Add 1 tablespoon crushed low-FODMAP nuts like walnuts or macadamia nuts
• Make it vegan by using a flax egg instead of an egg

Enjoy and have a wonderful Valentine’s Day!

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Be good to yourself and your gut!

Colleen Francioli