Chocolate Protein Mug Cake
This delicious chocolate protein mug cake is perfect for when you're craving chocolate, but not all the calories and sugar. Easily made in the microwave, this protein powder mug cake is a filling snack that will satisfy any sweet tooth!
Equipment
- Ramekin This 4" ramekin is the perfect size for making a mug cake in the microwave.
- Mini Whisk This mini whisk is ideal for making any small batch recipe.
Ingredients
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 Tablespoon coconut oil like Carrington Farms unflavored coconut oil
- 1 egg
- 1 Tablespoon unsweetened vanilla almond milk
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients:
- 2 Tablespoons chocolate protein powder I use Orgain chocolate fudge
- 1 1/2 Tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 Tablespoons almond flour
- 1 1/2 Tablespoons granular monk fruit sweetener like Whole Earth
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 Tablespoons sugar free chocolate chips like Lily's or Hu Chocolate
Instructions
- In a small bowl or medium measuring cup, add the wet ingredients; coconut oil, egg, vanilla and almond milk. Whisk together to combine.
- To the wet ingredients, add in the protein powder, cocoa powder, almond flour, sweetener and baking powder. Whisk together well to combine. Mixture should resemble a pudding-like batter.
- Stir in half (1 tablespoon) of the chocolate chips to the batter. Pour the batter into a ramekin or 4" microwave-safe bowl. Top with the remaining 1 tablespoon of chocolate chips.
- Microwave for 60 seconds. Stop to check the sides - if still wet, microwave for another 15 seconds. Cake will still be moist.
- Enjoy warm and with additional toppings if desired. (See blog post above for additional topping and mix-in ideas.)
Notes
Testing of bowls versus mugs: we tested over 12 different variations of this recipe. In testing we discovered that a 4" ramekin (not a coffee mug) works best and will render the most evenly cooked cake. Because a mug is deeper than wide, it is very difficult for the cake to cook evenly, without drying the cake out in the center.
Favorite Protein Powder: I use and love Orgain Chocolate Fudge Protein. It delivers the best flavor, has minimal refined sugar and comes in plant-based options.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 292kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 26gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 21gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 197mgSodium: 305mgPotassium: 391mgFiber: 10gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 238IUCalcium: 323mgIron: 4mg
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