Slimming World friendly jam roly-poly recipe made in the microwave

Olivia Williams

11 January 2025 at 1:00 am·2-min read

This Slimming World friendly jam roly-poly recipe can be made in the microwave. The dessert is a favourite pudding for many and one recipe allows you to enjoy it without worrying about calories.

It was created by Instagram foodie @cakeontherun and is a healthy alternative for the traditional dish and easy to make. It is also perfect for those on food-optimising plans such as Slimming World or Weight Watchers.

Usually, traditional recipes for the dessert is laden with fat and sugar and not ideal if you're trying to watch your weight. This version of the pudding can be cooked in the microwave in just 90 seconds. It can also be enjoyed anytime of the day.

Not only will it satisfy your sweet cravings without piling on the pounds, but it's also great fun to make with children and the filling can be personalised however you desire. The Instagrammer used raspberry jam, but you could also use marmalade, chocolate spread or even peanut butter.

Jam roly poly mugcake recipe (serves 1)

Ingredients:

6 tbsp self raising flour, plus extra for dusting
1/2 mashed banana
1/2 tsp baking powder
4 tbsp any milk
1 tbsp any jam

Method:

Put all of the ingredients into a bowl except the jam and mix until combined and dough-like.
Dust the worktop and your hands with flour and spread out the mixture. You can use a rolling pin or your hands. It doesn't need to be a perfect shape, but add a bit of flour if it's too sticky.
Put a tablespoon of jam along the middle of the dough and roll it up into a sausage shape.
Pop it into a mug and microwave on high for 90 seconds. That's it!

Nutrition

*Low fat

*Low calorie

*Vegan when using soya or nut milk

*Gluten free when using gluten-free flour

*Nut free

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Jam roly poly mugcake recipe (serves 1)

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