Protein Mug Cake

5 from 2 votes

This single-serve chocolate protein mug cake will satisfy your sweet tooth while helping you hit your protein goals. It's made with simple ingredients, moist, and packed with chocolate flavor. Gluten-free and easily made dairy-free.

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword chocolate protein mug cake, high protein mug cake, mug cake, protein mug cake, protein powder mug make

Prep Time 8

Cook Time 2

Total Time 10

Servings mug cake

Calories 323kcal

Author Kelly Nardo

Equipment

Ingredients

1/4 cup pumpkin puree (61 grams)
1 large egg
2 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste
3 tablespoons plant-based chocolate protein powder (20 grams)
1/2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking powder
pinch of salt
1 tablespoon mini chocolate chips
optional toppings - flaky sea salt, cinnamon, nut butter...

Instructions

Mix the mug cake. Add pumpkin puree, egg, milk, maple syrup, and vanilla bean paste to a large microwave-safe mug or small bowl and whisk until combined. Add the remaining dry ingredients and mix until well combined. Make sure ingredients are thoroughly combined, especially towards the bottom of the mug. Using a whisk helps. Stir half of the chocolate chips into the batter, and then sprinkle the rest on top.
Microwave for 1:45.
Enjoy! Let cool for a minute or 2 (it will be hot!) and enjoy!

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