Description

Enjoy a rich, warm, and fudgy chocolate dessert in less than two minutes with this Easy Sugar-Free Chocolate Self-Saucing Mug Pudding! Made with simple pantry ingredients, sugar-free sweetener, and unsweetened cocoa powder, this single-serving treat features a soft, fluffy chocolate sponge with a delicious molten fudge sauce underneath. Prepared entirely in the microwave, it’s the perfect quick dessert for satisfying chocolate cravings without refined sugar.

Ingredients

Scale

Pudding Batter:

1/4 cup (30g) self-raising flour
3 tablespoons granulated sugar-free sweetener (allulose or monk fruit blend)
2 tablespoons (10g) unsweetened cocoa powder
1/4 cup (60ml) milk or unsweetened almond milk
2 tablespoons (30ml) vegetable oil or melted butter
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

Chocolate Sauce Layer:

1 tablespoon brown sugar-free sweetener
1 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder
1/4 cup (60ml) boiling water

Instructions

Lightly grease a large microwave-safe mug (at least 350ml or 12.5 oz capacity) with butter or cooking spray.
Add the self-raising flour, granulated sugar-free sweetener, and cocoa powder directly into the mug. Whisk until evenly combined.
Pour in the milk, vegetable oil (or melted butter), and vanilla extract. Stir until a smooth, thick chocolate batter forms.
Smooth the batter evenly across the bottom of the mug.
Sprinkle the brown sugar-free sweetener and remaining cocoa powder evenly over the batter.
Slowly pour the boiling water over the back of a spoon onto the topping. Do not stir or mix.
Microwave on high for 90 seconds to 2 minutes, until the sponge has risen and the sauce is bubbling around the edges.
Carefully remove the mug from the microwave and allow it to rest for 1 minute.
Serve warm and enjoy the soft chocolate sponge with the rich, gooey fudge sauce underneath. Add sugar-free whipped cream or vanilla ice cream if desired.

Notes

Choose the right mug: Use a microwave-safe mug with at least 350ml capacity to prevent overflowing.
Don’t stir the sauce: Pouring boiling water gently over the back of a spoon helps preserve the distinct sponge and fudge sauce layers.
Microwave carefully: Cooking times vary depending on microwave wattage. Start checking at 90 seconds, especially with microwaves rated at 1000W or higher.
Flour substitution: Replace self-raising flour with 1/4 cup plain flour and 1/2 teaspoon baking powder.
Dairy-free option: Use unsweetened almond milk or coconut milk instead of regular milk.
Sweetener tip: Allulose gives a particularly smooth, caramel-like sauce. Check whether your monk fruit blend contains added sugar or other carbohydrates.
Serving suggestion: Top with sugar-free whipped cream, sugar-free vanilla ice cream, or chopped toasted nuts.
Storage: Best enjoyed immediately while the chocolate sauce is warm and gooey. This recipe is designed as a single-serving dessert.

Prep Time: 2 minutes
Cook Time: 2 minutes
Category: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 430 kcal
Fat: 29g
Carbohydrates: 42g
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 6g