High-Protein Mug Cake
A quick and satisfying high-protein mug cake made in minutes, perfect for a healthy dessert or post-workout treat.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes
- Total Time: 4 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Microwave
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 scoop protein powder
- 1 tbsp cocoa powder
- 1 tbsp flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tbsp sweetener
- 1 egg
- 2 tbsp milk
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- Optional chocolate chips
Instructions
- In a microwave-safe mug, combine protein powder, cocoa powder, flour, baking powder, and sweetener.
- Add the egg, milk, and vanilla extract, then mix until smooth.
- Stir in chocolate chips if using.
- Microwave on high for 60–90 seconds until set but still soft in the center.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Adjust sweetness based on your protein powder.
- Do not overcook to avoid dryness.
- Can substitute egg with flax egg for variation.
- Best enjoyed warm straight from the mug.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mug cake
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 185 mg
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