Protein Mug Cake
A decadent chocolate cake for one bakes up spongy and light in the microwave! This tasty high-protein mug cake is the perfect splurge.
Servings 1 serving
Calories 600kcal
Equipment
- Large Microwave-safe Mug at least 12 ounces
- Small Whisk or fork
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons almond flour
- 2 tablespoons chocolate protein powder
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar or coconut sugar
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon oil
- ¼ cup unsweetened almond milk
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons chocolate chips divided
Instructions
- In a large mug, whisk the almond flour, protein powder, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, and baking powder together.
- Add the oil, almond milk, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Stir to combine.
- Stir in half of the chocolate chips just until combined.
- Top with remaining chocolate chips, then microwave for 60-90 seconds.
- Let your mug cake cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- The microwave instructions in this recipe are based on a 1000-watt microwave. If your microwave has more power, it may take less time to cook. If you have a microwave with lower wattage, it could take up to 2 minutes to cook the mug cake.
- Be sure to use a large mug to make this recipe. It should be at least 12 ounces, and the cake batter shouldn't fill the mug more than halfway.
- Feel free to use different protein powder flavors. Other types of milk will also work just fine here.
Nutrition
Calories: 600kcal | Carbohydrates: 58g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 35g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 37mg | Sodium: 513mg | Potassium: 572mg | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 33g | Vitamin A: 67IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 443mg | Iron: 3mg