3.86 16 Published Aug 13, 2021, Updated Jun 12, 2023 If you feel like you have a bottomless sweet tooth, you might need to balance out your treats a little more. That’s where this mug cake comes in! It’s packed with protein and fiber to help stabilize your blood sugar and leave you feeling satisfied. But it also tastes amazing!!
Ingredients Needed
oat flour – you can make your own by grinding oats or buy a bag of store-bought oat flour. cocoa powder – adds a delicious chocolate flavor. chocolate protein powder – any type of protein powder will work for this recipe! I used chocolate for extra chocolate flavor! I personally love Nuzest protein powder. It’s plant-based and delicious. (Use code eatingbirdfood for 15% off your order.) baking powder – helps the cake rise! sea salt – to bring all of the flavors together. unsweetened almond milk – any dairy-free milk works but I like using almond milk. mashed ripe banana – applesauce also works! This replaces the oil/fat but still keeps the cake moist and delicious. egg – to bind the ingredients together. maple syrup – a natural sweetener. peanut butter – you can swap for any nut or seed butter! Fair warning if you use sunflower seed butter… the cake might look green (it’s a weird reaction with baking powder) but is totally fine to eat! vanilla extract – a flavor enhancer. chocolate chips – I recommend Lily’s chocolate chips because they are sweetened with stevia and low in sugar.
Making a Mug Cake
Ready for this? To make a mug cake, you simply mix everything and cook it in a mug! Yes, an actual mug. Instead of baking this, you just microwave it! Start by microwaving for just two minutes. Check the center with a toothpick and if it’s still doughy, cook for another 30 seconds to a minute. Let sit for a few minutes before digging in!
How to Serve This Protein Mug Cake
It doesn’t get much simpler than serving mug cake… this sweet treat is ready to eat! I like to drizzle a little extra peanut butter on top and then dig in!
How to Store Leftovers
If you don’t eat your mug cake in one setting (first of all, who are you?!), you can cover it and place in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. You can eat it cold or pop it in the toaster oven or microwave to reheat!
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