Protein Mug Cake

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The Protein Mug Cake is a quick single-serving dessert combining oat flour, cocoa, chocolate protein powder, mashed banana, and almond milk into a batter microwaved until fluffy and cooked through. Chocolate chips and peanut butter add richness, resulting in a moist, chocolaty cake with added protein.

Prep Time

5 mins

Cook Time

2 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 brand example: Nuzest
¼ teaspoon baking powder
pinch salt sea salt
¼ cup almond milk unsweetened
2 Tablespoons banana or applesauce, mashed, ripe, about ½ banana
1 egg
½ Tablespoon maple syrup
½ Tablespoon peanut butter
¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
1 Tablespoon chocolate chips plus more for topping

Instructions

Cup of Yum

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.

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 (6%) Monounsaturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 94mg (31%) Sodium 211mg (9%) Potassium 261mg (6%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 8g (16%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2 Serving

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%