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Protein Mug Cake - Microwave Recipe
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Three ingredient protein mug cake - microwave recipe! This easy protein mug cake with no flour and no banana is a simple, protein-packed dessert or post-workout snack that’s ready in 2 minutes!
Prep Time:
3
minutes
minutes
Cook Time:
2
minutes
minutes
Total Time:
5
minutes
minutes
Course:
Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine :
American
Servings:
1
mug cake
Calories:
197
kcal
Recipe Source:
Chenée Lewis
Equipment you may need
16 oz mug
microwave safe
mini whisk
measuring cups and spoons
Ingredients
1x
2x
3x
1
scoop
protein powder
-
chocolate, vanilla, or any flavor you like
½
teaspoon
baking powder
2
teaspoon
unsweetened cocoa powder
-
optional
1-2
teaspoon
sweetener of your choice
-
optional; if you want it a bit sweeter
1
large
egg
1-2
teaspoon
water
-
to loosen consistency; you can also use the milk of your choice instead of water
Toppings of your choice
Instructions
In a microwave safe mug, whisk together protein powder and baking powder. Stir in cocoa powder and sweetener, if using.
1 scoop protein powder,
½ teaspoon baking powder,
2 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder,
1-2 teaspoon sweetener of your choice
Stir in egg until mixture is smooth.
1 large egg
Add water as needed to thin out consistency and stir to combine.
1-2 teaspoon water
Microwave on high for 30-40 seconds, adding time in 5-second increments until top of cake is mostly dry.
Add toppings and enjoy warm.
Toppings of your choice
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Nutrition
Serving:
1
mug cake
|
Calories:
197
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
5
g
|
Protein:
32
g
|
Fat:
7
g
|
Saturated Fat:
2
g
|
Polyunsaturated Fat:
1
g
|
Monounsaturated Fat:
2
g
|
Trans Fat:
0.02
g
|
Cholesterol:
236
mg
|
Sodium:
329
mg
|
Potassium:
190
mg
|
Fiber:
1
g
|
Sugar:
2
g
|
Vitamin A:
350
IU
|
Calcium:
246
mg
|
Iron:
3
mg
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