Protein Mug Cake
This protein mug cake is just the sweet treat you’ve been looking for. It packs in 15 grams of protein–making it the perfect post workout snack, satisfying breakfast, or healthy dessert.
Recommended Products
- Large Coffee Mug (A 16-ounce mug is ideal)
Ingredients
- Cooking spray
- 1/2 small ripe banana, mashed
- 2 tablespoons (about 15 grams) protein powder of your choice (vanilla or chocolate protein powder typically works best)
- 1 tablespoon peanut butter, plus more for topping
- 1 tablespoon mini dark chocolate chips, plus more for topping
- 1/8 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 tablespoon milk of your choice (almond milk, soy milk, dairy milk, oat milk) – only use if needed
Instructions
- Spray a large 16-ounce mug* with cooking spray.
- Add banana to mug and mash with a fork until mostly broken down.
- Add in protein powder, peanut butter, chocolate chips, and baking powder and stir until fully combined.
- At this point, you should reach a batter-like consistency. However, depending on the protein powder used, it may still be somewhat thick and dry looking. If this is the case, stir in the 1 tablespoon of milk to thin into a batter. On the other hand, if you find it too wet, add a bit more protein powder.
- Microwave mug cake for 60-90 seconds. Then, let cool for 30 seconds. Batter should be mostly dry to the touch and have a cakey texture.
- Enjoy with additional peanut butter and chocolate chips on top, if desired.
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Notes
*You want to use an extra large mug because the cake will puff up in the microwave when it cooks. Using a large mug prevents it from spilling over the sides.
Don't have protein powder? Use 2 tablespoons of almond flour or oat flour instead!
Nutrition
Serving: 1mug cakeCalories: 260kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 15gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 100mgFiber: 7gSugar: 10g
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