It’s not Valentine’s Day without sharing something sweet with your someone special. If you’re on a bariatric or low-carb/low-sugar eating plan, it may be tricky to find a recipe. With the help of our bariatric dietitians, we have created the perfect dessert that will make your Valentine’s Day special: snickerdoodle mug cake. With cinnamon, cream and butter, it’s irresistible. See the recipe below and get to baking!
Ingredients:
- 1 tbsp. salted butter (if using unsalted then add a pinch of salt)
- 1 tbsp. heavy cream
- 1 large egg
- ¼ tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp. Erythritol (Swerve)
- 3 tbsp. super fine blanched almond flour
- ½ tsp. baking powder
- ½ tsp. cinnamon
- 1/8 tsp. cream of tartar
Garnish:
- ½ tsp. cinnamon
- ½ tbsp. Erythritol (Swerve)
Directions:
- Melt butter in the microwave in a medium-sized bowl.
- In a separate bowl, mix the garnish ingredients together and set aside.
- Combine the egg, heavy cream, vanilla extract and Erythritol into the bowl with the melted butter and stir in the remaining ingredients.
- Transfer half of the mixture into a 12-16-oz. mug. Top with half of the cinnamon/Swerve mixture you set aside. Add the remaining batter.
- Microwave for 30 seconds and then 10 seconds intervals until firm.
- Top with remaining cinnamon/Swerve mixture and serve.
Nutrition per serving:
- Calories: 340
- Carbs: 2.5g net
- Fat: 30g
- Protein: 16g
NOTE: This recipe is for the bariatric lifetime eating plan.
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If you enjoyed this sweet treat, we have plenty of recipes for any time of the year. See our bariatric-friendly and heart-healthy recipes.
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