5+ low carb mug cakes that you don't have to feel guilty about

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Eating dessert is a double-edged sword. The taste of gooey sweetness on the tongue and throat brings a surprising amount of pleasure. But the "moment on the lips, forever on the hips" guilt feels equally as bad. Fortunately, a few crafty bakers have developed guilt-free mug cakes.
Each recipe below contains 10 grams or fewer of carbs and uses alternative flours and oils to keep the nutrient content a little higher.
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Flourless peanut butter mug cake (h/t Low Carb Maven)
Just right for a late-night snack or a quick pick me up in the afternoon, this low-carb "cup" cake is truly divine.
Keto lemon blueberry mug cake (h/t All Day I Dream About Food)
This recipe is fun because you get multiple servings, which works out well when you want a quick (healthier) snack for the whole family.
Low-carb pumpkin muffin in a mug (h/t Forest and Fauna)
Nothing screams fall quite like pumpkin and spice. This treat embraces holiday flavors with a little less guilt.
Keto lava cake (h/t Tasteaholics)
A gluten-free, low-carb chocolate lava cake sounds too good to be true, but this dessert is real. Fun twist: Try cooking this in a toaster oven.
Carmel apple low-carb mug cake (h/t I Breathe I'm Hungry)
Pair this spicy apple dessert with some vanilla ice cream to reach dessert nirvana. The recipe below shows you how.
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