A healthy and fudgy Chocolate Mug Cake with Protein that takes 5 minutes to make
Tips and Tricks for Making This Chocolate Mug Cake with Protein Recipe:
- If you are not into protein powders, you can double the egg white quantity in this recipe. That is double the amount of protein you get without using protein powder.
- For this recipe, even if we are just using a few dry ingredients, it is important to sift them before mixing. The dry ingredients will incorporate better to the wet ingredients if they are sifted before mixing – thus gives you a smooth batter.
- Don’t forget to spray your cupcake molds if you are not using non-stick ones. You can’t afford to let go of those crumbs sticking on the mold 😉
How to Make this Chocolate Mug Cake with Protein Recipe:
In a medium-sized bowl, add protein powder, cocoa powder, baking soda, and mix until well combined. Set aside:
In another bowl add all the wet ingredients, almond milk, vanilla extract, egg whites, sweetener, and mix until combined:
Add the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients:
Mix well until all you get a smooth batter, just like so:
Pour into containers, I used microwaveable silicone cups and microwave each one on high 15 seconds. Add 3-5 seconds if needed:
Garnish with chocolate chips and eat immediately:
Frequently Asked Questions for Chocolate Mug Cake with Protein Recipe:
Q: I am a vegan and I really want to make this recipe. Can I find vegan protein powder?
A: Yes, same here! I used vegan protein powder in this recipe. The taste is absolutely great!
Q: If I do not have a microwave, can I make this using an electric oven?
A: Absolutely yes! Just make sure you put the right timer for cupcakes/cakes and check once in a while to see it if is already done.
Q: I am not allowed to intake protein powders for health reasons, what I can use as a substitute for this recipe?
A: You can double the egg whites and add in 2 tablespoons of peanut butter. You get loads of protein and still would taste as great.
Ingredients
- 1 scoop whey dark chocolate protein powder
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ cup almond milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 egg whites
- 2-3 tablespoons sweetener
- chocolate chips optional
Instructions
- In a medium-sized bowl, add protein powder, cocoa powder, baking soda, and mix until well combined. Set aside.
- In another bowl add all the wet ingredients, almond milk, vanilla extract, egg whites, sweetener and mix until combined.
- Add the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix well
- Pour into containers, I used microwaveable silicone cups and microwave each one on high 15 seconds. Add 3-5 seconds if needed.
- Garnish with chocolate chips and eat immediately.
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