Low Calorie Mug Cakes & Desserts | Simple Nourished Living (2024)

WW Recipe of the Day: Favorite Low Calorie Microwave Mug Cakes & Desserts

What could be better than a healthy mug cake recipe or delectable dessert you can make with a few ingredients and the press of a button?

Today I’m sharing an irresistible collection of single-serving cakes and portion controlled desserts you can make in your microwave (affiliate link) in minutes.

Microwave mug cakes and desserts are perfect way to satisfy your sweet tooth without making an entire cake or whole batch of brownies, cupcakes or cookies. The best part for me is that most of them can be made without having to dirty a mixing bowl!

Favorite Low Calorie Mug Cake Recipes with Weight Watchers Points

1) Weight Watchers Chocolate Mocha Mug Cake

The perfect mini chocolate cake for chocolate lovers who enjoy the addition of the flavor of coffee and richness it imparts. Chocolate chips add to its rich chocolate flavor while Greek yogurt in the mug cake batter keeps this easy chocolate mug cake nice and moistI love it topped with a few fresh blueberries or raspberries!

2) WW Healthy Chocolate Mug Cake

I was excited to spot a recipe for a microwave mug chocolate cake made from scratch, without artificial sweeteners that was also gluten-free!!! Instead of all purpose flour this healthy chocolate mug cake recipe calls for powdered peanut butter (affiliate link) and unsweetened cocoa powder as its dry ingredients.

Enjoy this delicious sweet treat just as it is. Or personalize your mug cake by stirring in a few chocolate chips or adding toppings such as powdered sugar, sprinkles, whipped cream and/or sliced fruit. A little scoop of ice cream alongside is how my husband likes to enjoy it.

I plan on experimenting with almond flour in place of the peanut flour the next time I need a quick chocolate fix.

3) Low Calorie 2-Ingredient Microwave Mug Cake

This skinny 3-2-1 mug cake is a simple way to satisfy a craving for cake in a couple minutes with just two main ingredients, a microwave-safe mug and a microwave. This easy mug cake recipe is hard to beat.

While I usually use chocolate cake mix to make this easy mug cake, use whatever flavor cake mix you prefer. You can also lower the calories and points by opting for sugar free cake mix.

4) Weight Watchers 2-Ingredient Vanilla Mug Cake

Here’s a great recipe for a vanilla flavored single serving cake you can put together in minutes without having to bake a whole cake. Just two basic ingredients: 1/4 cup yellow cake mix and 2 tablespoons fat-free vanilla yogurt combine to make this mini cake. A tiny splash of vanilla extract and/or dash of sprinkles are totally optional.

5) Weight Watchers 3-Ingredient Microwave Mug Pineapple Cake

This WW Recipe makes a quick and easy delicious dessert. Microwave Pineapple Cake comes together in minutes with just 3 simple ingredients. This mug cake tastes like this 2-Ingredient Pineapple Angel Food Cake, another longtime favorite with Weight Watchers members.

6) WW Microwave Banana Pudding Cocoa Cake

Satisfy those chocolate cravings with this simple microwave pudding cake for one. Naturally gluten free this healthy recipe is made with unsweetened cocoa powder, sweetener, egg and banana. The texture of this cake reminds me a lot of a souffle or bread pudding.

7) WW Peanut Butter Mug Cake

This mug cake is a quick and easy recipe with the winning flavor combination of peanut butter and chocolate. It’s a great way to satisfy a craving for something sweet without getting carried away. (found at Keeping on Point)

8) WW Microwave Mug Chocolate Chip Cookies

You won’t believe how amazing this Weight Watchers mug cookie recipe is to make and best of all how delicious it is. This microwave Weight Watchers chocolate chip cookie in a mug is a perfect dessert when you want something quick and sweet without turning on the oven. (found at Kimspired DIY)

9) Weight Watchers Made in a Mug Bread Pudding for One

A delicious light and healthy portion controlled option for bread pudding fans. (found at Hungry Girl)

10) Weight Watchers Microwave Baked Apple Recipe

This quick and easy microwave (affiliate link) baked apple with cranberries and maple syrup is a delicious portion-controlled way to satisfy an apple pie craving.

11) Light and Healthy Individual Microwave Apple Crisp for Weight Watchers

Ready in less than 10 minutes with common ingredients this tastes just like the apple crisp you would bake for hours on end in the oven! (found at Recipe Diaries)

12) Skinny Microwave Pumpkin Custard

Microwave Pumpkin Custard that’s ready in five minutes or less time, tastes just like your favorite pumpkin pie filling, and has under 150 calories. (found at Slender Kitchen)

Bonus: WW Microwave Mug Rice Krispies Treat For One

If you really enjoy a homemade Rice Krispies treat, but don’t want to be tempted by an entire pan of them, this recipe is the perfect solution.

More Low Calorie Mug Cakes and Dessert Recipes for Weight Watchers

99 Calorie Mug Cake
This chocolate mug cake is super moist, soft and chocolaty, all for just 99 calories! You only need a handful of ingredients, including flour, cocoa powder, sweetener, oil and unsweetened almond milk. In just a few minutes you’ll have this delicious low calorie dessert ready. (found at Weight Loss with Veera)

Skinny WW Pumpkin Mug Cake
This easy Skinny Pumpkin Mug Cake can be made within minutes- a single serving that tastes amazing with a scoop of fat free cool whip or light vanilla ice cream and sugar-free chocolate chips! (found at The Pound Dropper)

Microwave Mug Jello Cake
Looking for a quick and easy microwave dessert for one that can be whipped up in minutes (about 3 minutes from start to finish) with just a handful of common pantry ingredients? Look no further than this yummy Raspberry Jell-o Microwave Mug Cake!

WW Microwave Gingerbread Mug
Nothing screams winter, or holidays, like gingerbread! This simple microwave mug cake, serves one and can be easily adapted to be gluten-free.

More Light Healthy Microwave Mug Recipes for Weight Watchers

• Oatmeal Raisin Mug Muffin
• Microwave Mug French Toast
• WW Friendly Pancake Coffee Cake in a Mug
• Microwave Mug Raspberry Blintz
• 5-Minute Blackberry Crisp
• Weight Watchers Microwave Cinnamon Apple Crisp
• Weight Watches Mug Chocolate Black Forest Cake

Updated 1/2023 with new content and photos