Description
This chocolate mug cake is rich, gooey, and packed with 35g of protein. Ready in just 2 minutes, it’s the perfect quick breakfast, snack, or late-night healthy dessert.
Ingredients
1/2 cup chocolate protein powder
1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tablespoon almond flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
Pinch of salt
1 large egg
1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk or milk of choice
1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
1 tablespoon dark chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
1. Add protein powder, cocoa powder, almond flour, baking powder, and salt to a microwave-safe mug and mix well.
2. Add egg, almond milk, and maple syrup and stir until smooth.
3. Fold in dark chocolate chips if using.
4. Microwave on high for 60–90 seconds until just set but still gooey in the center.
5. Let cool for 30 seconds before enjoying.
Notes
Do not overcook or the cake will become dry.
Cooking time may vary depending on microwave strength.
For extra richness, add a spoon of nut butter on top.
- Prep Time: 1 minute
- Cook Time: 2 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Microwave
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mug cake
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 185mg