Description
This quick and easy protein mug cake is soft, chocolatey, and packed with over 20 grams of protein. Ready in under 90 seconds, it’s perfect for a healthy dessert or breakfast fix.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 tablespoons oat flour
- 2 tablespoons chocolate protein powder
- 1½ tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon coconut sugar or sweetener of choice
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk
- 2 tablespoons chocolate chips, divided
- Pinch of flaky sea salt (optional)
Instructions
- In a microwave-safe mug, combine oat flour, protein powder, cocoa powder, coconut sugar, and baking powder.
- Pour in almond milk and mix until smooth. Fold in 1 tablespoon of chocolate chips.
- Top with the remaining chocolate chips and microwave for 60 to 80 seconds, checking every 10 seconds after 30 seconds.
- Sprinkle sea salt on top and enjoy warm with a spoon.
Notes
Swap coconut sugar with monk fruit or erythritol for a low-carb version. Use dairy-free chocolate chips and plant-based protein to make it vegan. Avoid overcooking for the best gooey texture.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 minute
- Category: Snack, Breakfast
- Method: Microwave
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mug cake
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 0mg