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Chocolate Protein Mug Cake

Oct 5, 2022 · This post may contain affiliate links · 2 Comments

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This Chocolate Protein Mug Cake takes less than 5 minutes to make from start to finish. It's the perfect healthy high protein dessert!

Chocolate Protein Cake in a mug with a spoon.

Why you'll love this chocolate protein mug cake recipe:

It's high in protein! This single serve cake contains 22 grams of protein.

Eat it for breakfast, as a snack or for dessert!

It's great for when you're craving something sweet, but don't feel like baking!

This cake has a beautiful moist texture. Microwave protein cakes can have a dry and unpleasant texture. I made this recipe about eight times before perfecting the recipe. I do the work so you don't have to. I will add a variety of tips below.

You can make this healthy mug cake entirely gluten free. Just use gluten free oat flour and gluten free baking powder. Plus, make sure that your protein is gluten free.

Ingredients in protein mug cake.

Ingredients:

  • almond milk or milk of choice - Use dairy milk or non dairy milk.
  • avocado oil or neutral oil of choice
  • pure maple syrup
  • chocolate whey protein powder - Make sure you enjoy the taste of the protein powder you use!
  • oat flour - Use gluten free oat flour if necessary.
  • cacao powder or cocoa powder
  • baking powder
  • dark chocolate chips

A complete list of ingredients, amounts and instructions is located on the recipe card below.

Chocolate protein powder recommendations:

To make this protein powder mug cake, I used chocolate whey protein powder. You can buy this specific brand at Whole Foods or from Amazon.

I tried making this recipe with chocolate vegan protein and it was more gooey than cakey. For this reason, I recommend using whey over a vegan protein. Also, vegan protein requires more liquid which throws off the ratio of ingredients.

My number one tip is to make sure that you enjoy the taste of the protein powder you use. Do not use a protein powder you don't like in this recipe. Chances are, you won't like the mug cake either.

How to make a chocolate protein mug cake:

Ingredients for protein mug cake in a bowl.

Whisk all of the ingredients for the cake batter in a small bowl. Make sure there are no lumps.

Chocolate chips in mug cake batter.

Next, stir in chocolate chips.

Mug with mug cake batter in it.

Grease a small mug (I used a cappuccino cup.) or ramekin and pour the cake batter into the mug.

Microwave for 50-60 seconds until springy to the touch. (The cook time may vary depending on the power of your microwave.)

Mug cake with a gold spoon.

Add a sprinkle of extra chocolate chips on top and enjoy!

Recipe pro-tips:

Make sure you use protein powder that you like the taste of.

Use whey protein powder over vegan protein powder for this recipe.

Don't substitute any other flours in place of the oat flour.

Whisk all of the ingredients together well so you don't have any flour or protein clumps.

6 ounce mugs or ramekins work great for this mug cake. I used THESE cappuccino cups. You can use a larger cup; the cake just won't fill the entire mug.

It's so easy to overcook a mug cake! You don't want rubbery cake. Check your cake starting at 50 seconds. If it needs more time, you can always toss it back into the microwave.

Recipe variations:

Chocolate Protein Peanut Butter Mug Cake - Swirl in some peanut butter on top of the batter before placing the mug into the microwave.

Funfetti Protein Mug Cake - Swap out the chocolate whey protein for vanilla whey protein and mix in sprinkles and white chocolate chips.

Protein Mug Cake a La Mode - Add a scoop of ice cream on top of the warm mug cake.

Serving suggestions:

There is really no wrong time to eat a mug cake. Plus, it's filled with protein and fiber. Enjoy it for breakfast, as a snack or for dessert!

Storage directions:

I don't recommend storing this mug cake for later. It has the best taste and texture when enjoyed right away.

FAQ's

Is it okay to microwave protein powder?

Yes and this protein mug cake is a great way to add a bit more protein into your day!

Are protein mug cakes healthy?

Absolutely! This particular recipe contains 22 grams of protein and 8 grams of fiber. It's also sweetened with unrefined sugar.


Can you put protein powder in baked goods?

Yes you can and it's a great way to boost up the protein content.

It's no secret that I love single serve sweets! Have you tried my Honey Mug Cake or Easy Gluten Free Chocolate Mug Cake or 1 Minute Vegan Mug Cookie yet!?

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Chocolate Protein Cake in a mug with a spoon.

Chocolate Protein Mug Cake

This Chocolate Protein Mug Cake takes less than 5 minutes to make from start to finish. It's the perfect healthy high protein dessert!
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 3 mins
Cook Time 1 min
Course Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 1 serving
Calories 348 kcal

Equipment

  • Microwave

Ingredients
  

  • 3 tablespoons almond milk or milk of choice
  • 1 teaspoon avocado oil or neutral oil of choice - (plus more for greasing the mug)
  • ½ tablespoon pure maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons chocolate whey protein powder 
  • 3 tablespoons oat flour
  • 1 tablespoon cacao powder or cocoa powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 tablespoon dark chocolate chips - (plus more for sprinkling on top)

Instructions
 

  • Whisk all of the ingredients for the cake batter in a small bowl. Make sure there are no lumps.
  • Next, stir in chocolate chips.
  • Grease a small mug (I used a cappuccino cup.) or ramekin and pour the cake batter into the mug.
  • Microwave for 50-60 seconds until springy to the touch. (The cook time may vary depending on the power of your microwave.) It's so easy to overcook a mug cake! You don't want rubbery cake. Check your cake starting at 50 seconds. If it needs more time, you can always toss it back into the microwave.
  • Add a sprinkle of extra chocolate chips on top and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Chocolate Protein Mug Cake
Amount Per Serving
Calories 348 Calories from Fat 126
% Daily Value*
Fat 14g22%
Saturated Fat 6g38%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 4g
Cholesterol 33mg11%
Sodium 408mg18%
Potassium 491mg14%
Carbohydrates 40g13%
Fiber 8g33%
Sugar 12g13%
Protein 22g44%
Vitamin A 2IU0%
Vitamin C 0.1mg0%
Calcium 436mg44%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

This nutrition information is an estimate and should not be taken as fact. The owner of this website is not liable for this estimation.

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  1. Michelle

    October 06, 2022 at 10:53 pm

    5 stars
    Made for dessert 2night so yum and easy. I used vanilla protein powder didn’t have chocolate. Added white chocolate chips.

    Reply
    • krista

      October 07, 2022 at 8:58 am

      ❤️

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