Ground Flax and Teff Mug Brownie

I just don't know what it is! For some reason, I have been craving healthy brownies. I had one recently made by a paleo kitchen near where I live made with cocoa powder, a ton of vegetables and a little coconut flour and oil. SO delicious! I've been wanting to find my own version that was quick, easy and still healthy for you with no butter, sugar, oil and very little flour. So I give you...the flax/teff brownie!

Now, this is a bit of an acquired taste, but I LOVE them! They're not dense, fudgy and heavy like your typical brownie, which I no longer care for. This is light, cakey and goes amazingly well with a cup of tea or glass of almond milk. It's just a hint of sweet because it's NATURALLY sweetened - nothing overwhelming or in your face. Try this next time you get a hankering for a warm baked good!

Ingredients: 
1 Large mug (the larger the better, like a soup mug - flax and baking powder RISE!)
Spray coconut oil or other light spray to grease your mug
2 T Ground flax
2 T Teff flour (Here's why I prefer teff: The health benefits of teff are something of a wonder, and if I'm going to use flour in anything, it's going to be this one! It's one of the highest protein containing grains, is packed with calcium, thiamin (aids in healthy nervous and cardiovascular health) and iron that is easily absorbed by the body with teff. It also aids in controlling blood sugar levels! So no glucose crashes!! I LOVE TEFF!!!)
1 T of a rich, high % cocoa powder
1/4 c Unsweetened all natural applesauce
2 T egg whites
1 t Maple extract (This was somewhat of a random addition if you have it. You can use a tsp of molasses or another rich extract. It gives a nice depth to the cocoa flavor and adds a richness to the brownie.)
1 t Baking powder
1 t Unsweetened almond milk (may need more depending on the thickness of the brownie when mixing - just add a splash at a time - your brownie should be a thick, "brownie-like" consistency)
1 t Earth balance if you prefer a little buttery flavor (DO NOT OVERDO THIS. A little goes a long way and don't forget our purpose here is a healthy treat or breakfast!)

Directions: 
Mix all of your ingredients in your mug and pop in the microwave for 1 min 15 sec. Feel free to experiment with the time going 15-30 seconds at a time because every microwave is different. I removed mine when it was still a little wet on the top and it finished cooking on it's own as I let it sit on the counter for a couple of minutes. That way you're left with a slightly moist and fluffy cake - you do NOT want this to get dried out or you will be disappointed.

I wish I had pictures for you today! I ate my brownie too fast and realized that I had not taken any pictures! It was too delicious! Hope you enjoy!