3.9 from 183 votes
Protein Mug Cake
Finally! A protein mug cake that actually tastes good... gone are the days of rubbery protein mug cakes. This one tastes amazing - perfect for satisfying a sweet tooth while hitting your protein goals.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
7 mins
Servings: 2
Calories: 238 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- ¼ cup oat flour
- ½ Tablespoon cocoa powder
- 1 coop (25 grams) chocolate protein powder (I used Nuzest)
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
- pinch sea salt
- ¼ cup unsweetened almond milk
- 2 Tablespoons mashed ripe banana (about ½ banana) or applesauce
- 1 egg
- ½ Tablespoon maple syrup
- ½ Tablespoon peanut butter
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 Tablespoon chocolate chips plus more for topping
Instructions
- Combine oat flour, protein powder, cocoa powder, baking powder and salt in a mug.
- Mix in mashed banana, almond milk, egg, maple syrup, peanut butter and vanilla extract until fully combined. Stir in chocolate chips.
- Top with extra chocolate chips and microwave for 2-2 ½ minutes, or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool, top with an extra drizzle of peanut butter and dive in.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
1/2 of recipe
Calories
238kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
25g
(8%)
Protein
18g
(36%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Cholesterol
94mg
(31%)
Sodium
211mg
(9%)
Potassium
261mg
(7%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 238
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1/2 of recipe | |
| Calories | 238kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 25g | 8% |
| Protein | 18g | 36% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 94mg | 31% |
| Sodium | 211mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 261mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.