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Peanut Butter Jelly Mug Cake

$3.94for 47 minServes 1

This single-serving cake mixes in a mug, cooks in the microwave, and finishes with a warm berry chia jam center.

Peanut Butter Jelly Mug Cake

Photo: pickuplimes.com

What it costs

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IngredientAmountCost
Peanut butter, 1.25 oz$0.14/oz typical1.25 oz$0.16Typical price
Almond, 0.75 oz$0.05/oz typical0.75 oz$0.04Typical price
Nuts and seeds, 0.5 oz$0.70/oz typical0.5 oz$0.39Typical price
Total for the servings shown$0.98

Pantry staples you likely have

FlourBaking powder and sodaHoney or maple syrupCornstarch, vanilla, yeast, cocoa

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  • 7 minstart to table
  • Easydifficulty
  • 1servings as written
  • $typical cost tier

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Typical price

$0.98 per serving$3.94 for 4

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Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 tsp baking powder
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 2 tbsp natural peanut butter
  • 1 1/2 tbsp unsweetened soy milk
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp berry chia jam

Steps

  1. Stir the flour, baking powder, and salt in a microwave-safe mug.
  2. Mix in the peanut butter, soy milk, maple syrup, and vanilla until smooth.
  3. Spoon the berry chia jam into the center without stirring.
  4. Microwave the mug on high for 60 to 90 seconds, until the cake is set.
  5. Rest the mug cake for 2 minutes before eating.

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