This Chocolate Chip Protein Mug Cake is a delightful single serve dessert that satisfies your sweet tooth while providing a high protein treat. Perfect for a quick chocolate craving fix, this mug cake recipe is also a low sugar dessert option that you can whip up in minutes.
Quick and Easy Chocolate Chip Protein Mug Cake
This mug cake combines protein powder, almond flour, and chocolate chips for a deliciously satisfying dessert. Ready in just a few minutes, it serves one and is perfect for those late-night cravings without the guilt.
Ingredients
- 1 scoop chocolate protein powder
- 2 tablespoons almond flour
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 tablespoon sweetener of choice (like stevia or erythritol)
- 1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk (or milk of choice)
- 1 tablespoon almond butter (or peanut butter)
- 1 tablespoon chocolate chips
Instructions
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a microwave-safe mug, combine the protein powder, almond flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and sweetener.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Stir in the almond milk and almond butter until smooth. Mix well to ensure there are no lumps.
- Add Chocolate Chips: Fold in the chocolate chips gently.
- Microwave: Cook in the microwave on high for 60-90 seconds, or until the cake has risen and is set in the middle. Keep an eye on it to prevent overflow.
- Cool and Enjoy: Allow the mug cake to cool for a minute before digging in. Enjoy it warm directly from the mug!
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 minute
- Total Time: 3 minutes
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 1 mug cake
- Calories: 250kcal
- Fat: 12g
- Protein: 20g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
