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closeup of a spoon scooping a piece of chocolate protein mug cake from a white mug with a kitchen towel in the background

Protein Mug Cake

Cindy
This Protein Mug Cake hits the spot when you are feeling like a chocolatey treat, but don't want to bake a full cake. It's quick and easy, and the added protein helps you feel fuller and more satisfied.
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Prep Time 4 minutes
Cook Time 1 minute
Total Time 1 minute
Course Dessert Recipes
Cuisine American
Servings 1 serving
Calories 578 kcal

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.
    top view photo of a mug with dry ingredients to make protein mug cake with a kitchen towel and a wire whisk next to it
  • Add the oil, almond milk, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Stir to combine.
    top view photo of a mug with wet and dry ingredients to make protein mug cake with a kitchen towel and a wire whisk next to it
  • Stir in half of the chocolate chips just until combined.
    top view photo of a mug with batter to make protein mug cake with a kitchen towel and a wire whisk next to it
  • Top with remaining chocolate chips, then microwave for 60-90 seconds.
    top view photo of a mug with batter and chocolate chips to make protein mug cake with a kitchen towel and a wire whisk next to it
  • Let your mug cake cool for a few minutes before serving.
    closeup photo of chocolate mug cake in a white mug with a kitchen towel next to it

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. 
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