The WW Light Pecan Pie Mug Cake is satisfying and comforting. This recipe have 280 calories in each serving and prepares in just seven minutes. We made this dessert with all-purpose flour, brown sugar, baking powder, salt, low-fat milk, unsweetened applesauce, butter, vanilla extract, pecans, maple-flavored syrup, cinnamon, and cooking spray. You may pair it with sliced apples, strawberries, pumpkin yogurt, non-fat Greek yogurt, baked pears, cinnamon apples, apple cinnamon bowl, or pumpkin yogurt. Store this WW Light Pecan Pie Mug Cake for two days in the refrigerator.
STATS:
- Serving size: 1 mug cake
- Cooking time: 1 minute 10 seconds
- Total time: 7 minutes
- Preparation time: 5 minutes
- Course: Dessert
- Diet: Weight Watchers
- Cuisine: American
- Serving: 1
- Calories: 280 kcal
EQUIPMENT:
- 12–14 oz microwave-safe mug
- Measuring spoons
- Small spoon
- Microwave
INGREDIENTS:
- 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- Quarter tsp baking powder
- 1 pinch salt
- 3 tbsp low-fat milk
- One tbsp unsweetened applesauce
- 1 tsp melted light butter
- Quarter tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp chopped pecans
- Quarter tsp ground cinnamon
- Light cooking spray
- One tsp sugar-free maple-flavored syrup
INGREDIENT NOTES:
ALL-PURPOSE FLOUR:
- It gives structure to the cake and makes the texture soft. This flour holds the batter together and makes a soft cake. Utilize whole-wheat pastry flour as another choice.
LOW-FAT MILK:
- This milk provides the liquid needed to make the batter for the recipe. It makes the cake soft and moist while keeping the recipe light. Unsweetened almond milk is good to use instead as well.
UNSWEETENED APPLESAUCE:
- We use it to keep the cake soft and gives it a mild sweet taste. You may use non-fat Greek yogurt as another idea.
BROWN SUGAR:
- This sugar adds sweetness and a mild caramel taste to the dessert. You may use a brown sugar substitute.
CHOPPED PECANS:
- They give a signature pecan-pie taste to the dessert. These pecans give a nutty and buttery taste to the recipe. You may use sunflower seeds as an alternative.
LIGHT BUTTER:
- It gives a classic buttery taste to the mug cake. You may use unsweetened applesauce as another option.
INSTRUCTIONS:
- First, spray the microwave-safe mug with cooking spray properly.
- Stir flour, brown sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon in the bowl.
- Mix low-fat milk, applesauce, melted light butter, and vanilla, then fold in chopped pecans.
- Spoon the batter evenly into the mug and pour the maple-flavored syrup on top of the batter.
- Microwave the cake for one minute and ten seconds, then check the center.
- Lastly, cool the cake for 2 minutes and serve.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
DESSERT:
- Nonfat Greek Yogurt
- Fresh Strawberries
- Fresh Blueberries
- Sliced Apples
BREAKFAST:
- Banana Slices
- Apple Cinnamon Bowl
- Plain Yogurt
- Fresh Berries
HOLIDAY:
- Cinnamon Apples
- Pumpkin Yogurt
- Baked Pears
- Cranberry Apples
WARM DRINKS:
- Black Coffee
- Cinnamon Tea
- Chai Tea
- Sugar-Free Hot Cocoa
TIPS:
- Chop the pecans finely to spread the flavor throughout the cake.
- Include unsweetened applesauce to keep the cake from getting too sweet.
- Cool the cake for 2 minutes so the center sets properly.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Store the mug cake in the container for 2 days.
FREEZER:
- Freezing this dessert is not recommended.
FAQs:
Can I include almond milk in this recipe?
- Yes, you may use unsweetened almond milk because it works well.
Is butter good to skip from this dessert?
- Yes, you may replace the butter with unsweetened applesauce for better results.
Can I include more pecans in this cake?
- Yes, you may add extra pecans, but the nutritional values will change.
How to make the recipe vegan?
- You may use unsweetened vegan milk and vegan butter for the desired version.
Is there gluten in this cake?
- No, if you utilize a gluten-free all-purpose flour blend in the recipe.
How can I make this dessert nut-free?
- You may replace the pecans with toasted sunflower seeds for nut-free version.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Calories: 280 kcal
Net carbs: 37 g
Iron: 1.5 mg
Total carbs: 40 g
Vitamin A: 220 IU
Fiber: 2.5 g
Calcium: 70 mg
Protein: 5 g
Sodium: 170 mg
Potassium: 145 mg
Weight Watchers Points: 7 Points