Protein Mug Cake

Protein Mug Cake – Satisfy your sweet tooth with a healthy chocolate protein mug cake; the dessert combines protein powder, wholesome ingredients, and natural sweeteners for convenient, single-serve mug cakes that are a perfect on-the-go treat for a busy lifestyle.

Indulge in our chocolate mug cake for any meal of the day, be it dessert, breakfast, or even as a post-workout snack. This delightful treat is packed with protein (24 grams), the amount of which varies based on the protein powder you choose. Plus, it’s sugar-free, gluten-free, and dairy-free!

WHAT YOU NEED TO MAKE THIS RECIPE

• Coconut Oil: Use coconut oil to prevent the cake from sticking to the mug.
• Egg: Along with protein, eggs provide structure and bind the ingredients together.
• Almond Milk: Add to the overall nuttiness by including almond milk. The milk provides moisture since almond flour doesn’t absorb like traditional flour.
• Almond Flour: For best results, use blanched almond flour, which uses almonds that have had the skins removed; I like them for baking because they produce a lighter batter.
• Chocolate Protein Powder: Flavor the cake with chocolate protein powder; Truvani Plant Based Protein Powder is the one I use.
• Cocoa Powder: Add color and rich, decadent flavor using cocoa powder.
• Monk Fruit: I prefer Monk Fruit for a few reasons; we always have it in our pantry, and it’s the only sweetener that doesn’t leave a strange aftertaste.
• Baking Powder: Baking powder adds lift to the batter, so the cake isn’t so dense, giving it a fluffy, cake-like texture.
• Chocolate Chips: Dark yummy chocolate and fewer carbs- what’s not to love?

SUBSTITUTIONS AND VARIATIONS

Customize your chocolate mug cake with protein and other ingredients to meet your macros and dietary preference.

• Protein: I use this plant-based protein powder because of allergies, but use what you have. And you can change up the flavor of the cake depending on the protein powder you use.
•  Sweetener: Naturally sweeten the cake with banana, or use brown sugar, stevia, coconut sugar, or allulose.
•  Milk: You can use almond milk, water, or other milk, like dairy, oat, soy, or coconut milk.
•  Eggs: Make the recipe vegan using apple sauce, banana, or nut butter instead of eggs.

HOW TO MAKE A PROTEIN CAKE IN A MUG

The full recipe with measurements is in the recipe card below.

EXPERT TIPS

• Use a large microwave-safe mug because the batter will expand in the microwave.
• Prepare the cake in a coffee mug or divide the batter into two ramekins for sharing
• Stir the ingredients thoroughly to ensure they are well combined and that the batter is smooth.
• Microwave in intervals for 60-80 seconds, depending on the strength of your microwave.
• Use a toothpick or a fork to check if the mug cake is done. If it comes out clean, the mug cake is ready.

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SERVING SUGGESTIONS 

Take your dessert game to the next level! We finish our protein mug cake with a shower of chocolate chips, but the real fun begins with toppings and mix-ins! Indulge in the creamy goodness of whipped cream, drizzle warm chocolate over the top, or add a spoonful of decadent nut butter. Mix things up by using butterscotch, caramel, or white chocolate chips, and try adding chopped walnuts or pecans for textural variation.

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