Description
A warm, gooey chocolate mug cake made with just protein powder, cocoa, and milk — healthy, quick, and satisfying in under a minute.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 scoop chocolate protein powder (about ¼ cup)
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- ¼ cup milk of choice (almond, oat, or dairy)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix protein powder and cocoa powder.
- Add milk and stir until smooth. Adjust with a splash more milk if too thick.
- Lightly grease a microwave-safe mug or ramekin.
- Pour the batter into the mug.
- Microwave for 45 seconds to 1 minute, depending on your microwave wattage.
- Let cool for 1 minute before enjoying or topping with nut butter, fruit, or chocolate chips.
Notes
Start with 45 seconds of microwaving to avoid overcooking. Add toppings like peanut butter or berries to customize your mug cake.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 minute
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Microwave
- Cuisine: Healthy
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mug cake
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: protein mug cake, 3 ingredient dessert, chocolate protein cake, quick healthy snack