3-Minute Chocolate Protein Mug Cake

Close up of chocolate protein mug cake texture.

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Enjoy the best of both worlds with this chocolate protein mug cake. In just 3 minutes, enjoy a decadent, moist chocolate cake that's also packed with 25g of protein and 5g of fiber.

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Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: protein mug cake, protein mug cake recipe, protein powder mug cake

Servings: serving

Author: Gina Matsoukas

Ingredients

3 tablespoons oat flour 25g
2 tablespoons chocolate protein powder 10g (*see note)
2 tablespoons vanilla protein powder 10g (*see note)
1/2 tablespoon cacao powder 3g
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 tablespoon dark chocolate chips
1/4 cup milk of choice 40ml

Instructions

Stir together the oat flour, protein powder, cacao powder and baking powder in a small mug or ramekin.
Pour in the milk and half the chocolate chips. Stir until thoroughly combined.
Top with remaining chocolate chips.
Microwave for 60 seconds on high power and then in :10 second intervals thereafter until the batter reaches the top of the mug or ramekin. This should at most take 80-90 seconds total depending on the power of your microwave.
Top with coarse salt if desired and a enjoy warm. A scoop of ice cream or dollop of nut butter are also delicious on top with some fresh berries.

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Notes

Every protein powder behaves differently when baking. I have now tested this with many different brands and my current favorite is Equip Prime chocolate protein (beef isolate) and Promix vanilla vegan protein (pea protein) together. You can use all chocolate protein if preferred.

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