Lightly oil the inside of 2–3 microwave-safe mugs using olive oil.
Fill each mug about ½ to ⅔ full (they rise slightly).
3. Cook
Microwave each mug for:
2–3 minutes on high, depending on your microwave.
It should be firm on top but still soft inside.
Tip: If it looks too wet on top, microwave 15–20 seconds more.
🍽️ To Serve (Mediterranean Style)
Top with one or more:
A drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil
Crushed pistachios or walnuts
A sprinkle of cinnamon
Fresh berries
Greek yogurt (unsweetened)
📝 Texture Notes
Warm, soft, and cake-like
Naturally sweet from bananas
Comforting and wholesome
Feels like a healthy banana bread in a mug
🔄 Variations (All Sugar-Free & Gluten-Free)
1. Banana–Tahini Mug Cake
Add 1 tbsp tahini to the batter → deeply Mediterranean, rich, nutty.
2. Banana–Olive Oil & Cinnamon
Replace any added fat with 1 tbsp olive oil for golden moisture.
3. Banana Oat “Baklava Mug”
Add chopped walnuts + pinch cinnamon + tiny drizzle of lemon.