5 from 12 votes
Microwave Strawberry Protein Mug Cake
This recipe creates a single-serving strawberry protein mug cake using white whole wheat flour, strawberry protein powder, and a blend of wet ingredients like honey and Greek yogurt. Cooked quickly in the microwave, it yields a moist, tender cake with a gentle strawberry flavor. Optional cream cheese or Greek yogurt toppings add a creamy finish, making it a convenient, portion-controlled treat.
Prep Time
3 mins
Cook Time
1 min
Total Time
4 mins
Servings:
1
Calories:
512 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
For the cake:
- 3 tablespoons white whole wheat flour
- 1 tablespoon strawberry protein powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- Pinch salt
- 4 teaspoons honey
- 1/2 tablespoon coconut oil
- 2 teaspoons Greek yogurt vanilla flavor
- 1 1/2 tablespoons almond milk unsweetened vanilla
Topping options:
- cream cheese used as frosting
- 1 tablespoon cream cheese reduced-fat, softened
- 1 tablespoon strawberry protein powder
- 1 teaspoon Greek yogurt vanilla flavor
- Truvia to taste or sweetener of choice
Freek yogurt "frosting:
- 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt vanilla flavor
- 2 tablespoons strawberry protein powder
- Truvia to taste or sweetener of choice
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, stir together the white whole wheat flour, protein powder, baking powder and salt. Set aside.
- In a small, microwave safe bowl, melt the honey and coconut oil in the microwave (about 30 seconds.)
- Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour in the honey mixture, Greek yogurt and almond milk. Stir until smooth and well combined.
- Lightly spray a mug (mine was 12 oz) with cooking spray and pour the batter in. Microwave for 1 minute and 10 seconds, watching the microwave closely to make sure that your cake isn't exploding.
- Let cool for 1 minute and stir together topping of choice in a small bowl.
- Top with "frosting" and DEVOUR
Cup of Yum
Notes
- Microwave times vary; start with 1 minute and 10 seconds on 1000-watt microwaves and adjust in 10-second intervals as needed to avoid over or undercooking.
- Use vanilla-flavored Greek yogurt to boost flavor in both cake batter and frosting options.
- Toppings can be customized with cream cheese or Greek yogurt combined with protein powder and sweetener.
Nutrition Information
Calories
512kcal
(26%)
Carbohydrates
52g
(17%)
Protein
55g
(110%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.4g
(2%)
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
103mg
(34%)
Sodium
182mg
(8%)
Potassium
385mg
(8%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
33g
(66%)
Vitamin A
232IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
0.1mg
(0%)
Calcium
293mg
(29%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 512
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 512kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 52g | 17% |
| Protein | 55g | 110% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 103mg | 34% |
| Sodium | 182mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 385mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 33g | 66% |
| Vitamin A | 232IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 293mg | 29% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.