Description
A quick and healthy mug cake protein recipe made with simple ingredients, ready in just 2 minutes. Packed with protein and perfect for post-workout or dessert.
Ingredients
1 scoop protein powder (whey, vegan, or casein)
2 tablespoons oat flour or almond flour
¼ teaspoon baking powder
1 tablespoon cocoa powder (optional)
3 tablespoons milk (dairy or plant-based)
1 teaspoon maple syrup or honey (optional)
1 teaspoon nut butter (optional)
¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
Instructions
1. In a microwave-safe mug, mix protein powder, flour, baking powder, salt, and cocoa.
2. Add milk, vanilla, maple syrup, and nut butter. Stir until smooth.
3. Microwave for 45–60 seconds until cake is just set.
4. Let cool slightly. Top with nut butter, Greek yogurt, or dark chocolate chips if desired.
Notes
Don’t overcook or the cake may become dry. Start with 45 seconds.
You can bake it at 350°F (175°C) for 12–15 minutes instead of microwaving.
Swap almond flour for oat flour if you’re low-carb or keto.
Add-ins like berries or chopped nuts make great variations.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 minute
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Microwave
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mug cake
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: mug cake protein recipe, protein dessert, post workout snack