Quick Protein Mug Cake

5 mins prep.
29g Protein
6g Fiber
12g Fat

INGREDIENTS (3 Servings)

  • 2½ scoops (75g) vanilla whey protein powder
  • 3 tbsp (24g) coconut flour
  • 3 tbsp (21g) ground flaxseed
  • 3 tbsp (36g) coconut sugar
  • 1½ tsp baking powder
  • 3 large eggs
  • ¾ cup (180 ml) unsweetened almond milk
  • ¾ tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp (12g) chocolate chips
  • Avocado or olive oil cooking spray

DIRECTIONS

  • Coat three 12-oz microwave-safe mugs with cooking spray.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk protein powder, coconut flour, flaxseed, coconut sugar, and baking powder.
  • Add eggs, almond milk, and vanilla. Stir until a thick, smooth batter forms. If too crumbly, add almond milk 1 tbsp at a time.
  • Divide batter evenly into the mugs. Top each with 1 tsp chocolate chips.
  • Microwave one mug at a time on high for 60 to 75 seconds, until the center springs back when pressed.
  • Cool 1 minute and serve.
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FOR PICKY EATERS

  • Swap chocolate chips for sprinkles for a "birthday cake" feel.
  • Add a spoonful of vanilla yogurt on top as "frosting."
  • Bake in a silicone muffin cup to serve as a cupcake.

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Quick Protein Mug Cake 3 servings
29 g 6 g 12 g
2½ scoops (75g) vanilla whey protein powder 3 tbsp (24g) coconut flour 3 tbsp (21g) ground flaxseed 3 tbsp (36g) coconut sugar 1½ tsp baking powder 3 large eggs ¾ cup (180ml) unsweetened almond milk ¾ tsp vanilla extract 1 tbsp (12g) chocolate chips Avocado or olive oil cooking spray

Coat three 12-oz microwave-safe mugs with cooking spray.

In a medium bowl, whisk protein powder, coconut flour, flaxseed, coconut sugar, and baking powder.

Add eggs, almond milk, and vanilla. Stir until a thick, smooth batter forms. If too crumbly, add almond milk 1 tbsp at a time.

Divide batter evenly into the mugs. Top each with 1 tsp chocolate chips.

Microwave one mug at a time on high for 60–75 seconds, until the center springs back when pressed.

Cool 1 minute and serve.