Posted by This protein powder mug cake tastes like a gooey brownie but is completely guilt-free! It bakes up in just one minute and makes the best healthy single serving dessert.
Duration:
Servings: 2 mug cakes
Calories: 128 kcal
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup protein powder 32-34 grams
- 1 tablespoon coconut flour
- 2 tablespoon granulated sweetener of choice * See notes
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 1/2 tablespoons cocoa powder adjust to desired chocolate content
- 1 large egg Can sub for 1/4 cup egg whites OR 1 flax egg
- 1/4 cup milk of choice
- 1 tablespoon chocolate chips optional
Instructions
Microwave version
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Grease a small cereal bowl or deep mug and set aside.
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In a mixing bowl, combine the protein powder, coconut flour, baking powder, granulated sweetener and cocoa powder and mix well.
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In a separate bowl, whisk the egg with the milk and pour into the dry mixture and mix until fully incorporated. Top with chocolate chips if desired.
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Microwave for 60 seconds and remove from microwave and enjoy immediately.
Oven version
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Pour batter in an oven safe dish and bake for 10-12 minutes on 180 degrees celsius for 10-12 minutes, until desired consistency.
Notes
* If your protein powder isn’t sweetened, add sweetener to taste.
For a more moist and fudgy cake, remove it from the microwave/oven earlier. For a muffin-like cake, you can cook it slightly longer.
STORAGE: Mug cakes are best enjoyed fresh, but can be stored for up to 2 days in the fridge, covered.
Nutrition
Serving: 1mug cake | Calories: 128kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 5g | Sodium: 211mg | Potassium: 132mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 171IU | Calcium: 159mg | Iron: 2mg | NET CARBS: 6g