5.0 from 15 votes
Chocolate Protein Mug Cake
A rich chocolate mug cake that’s ready in less than 5 minutes. Made with coconut flour, protein powder, one egg, coconut oil, baking soda, and chocolate chips. No baking is required.
Prep Time
3 mins
Cook Time
3 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 1 -2 Serving
Calories: 623 kcal
Course:
Dessert , Breakfast
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons semisweet chocolate chips plus 2 teaspoons for garnish (can use regular or mini sized chips)
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- 3 tablespoons coconut flour oat flour, almond flour, or all-purpose will work too
- 2 tablespoons whey protein chocolate flavor
- 2-3 tablespoons water start with 2, or almond milk
- 1/8 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 egg
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla Optional
- mint sprigs, coconut whipped cream or vanilla Greek yogurt option garnishes
Instructions
- Combine 3 tablespoons Semisweet chocolate chips and 1 tablespoon Coconut oil in a large microwave-safe mug; heat in the microwave for 20-second increments until melted; stir to combine.
- Add the 2 tablespoons Whey Protein, 3 tablespoons Coconut flour , 2-3 tablespoons Water, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla (if using), and 1/8 teaspoon Baking soda to the chocolate mixture. Stir until thoroughly combined.
- Add 1 Egg to the chocolate mixture; stir well.
- Sprinkle with the remaining two teaspoons of chocolate chips.
- Microwave until cake is cooked through, about 1 1/2 minutes.
- Cool the cake for about 2 minutes before eating. Top with garnishes like mint sprigs, coconut whipped cream or vanilla Greek yogurt if desired.
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Notes
- Serving size: This makes a large mug cake for a single serving. It could easily be divided into 2 servings.
- If you do not want to use protein powder, you can replace it with almond flour, or oat flour.
- If you only have vanilla protein powder, that's fine. Add one teaspoon of cocoa powder.
- The ingredients shop doesn't include the vanilla because it's optional. The protein powder is usually flavored. But if you aren't going to use any protein powder, I recommend adding a bit of vanilla.
- I like to start with 2 tablespoons of water. Depending on what flour you decide to go with, you may need to use another tablespoon of water or milk.
Nutrition Information
Calories
623kcal
(31%)
Carbohydrates
40g
(13%)
Protein
36g
(72%)
Fat
37g
(57%)
Saturated Fat
29g
(145%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
0.02g
Cholesterol
211mg
(70%)
Sodium
335mg
(14%)
Potassium
430mg
(12%)
Fiber
9g
(36%)
Sugar
19g
(38%)
Vitamin A
317IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
0.2mg
(0%)
Calcium
254mg
(25%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1-2 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 623
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 623kcal | 31% |
| Carbohydrates | 40g | 13% |
| Protein | 36g | 72% |
| Fat | 37g | 57% |
| Saturated Fat | 29g | 145% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.02g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 211mg | 70% |
| Sodium | 335mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 430mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 9g | 36% |
| Sugar | 19g | 38% |
| Vitamin A | 317IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 254mg | 25% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.