3 Crazy Delicious Protein Mug Cakes (ready in under 5 minutes)

3 Crazy Delicious Protein Mug Cakes

How many times have you wanted a few bites of cake, but the thought of baking a whole cake for just one slice seems like a daunting task? Or when it’s the weekend and you are craving something sweet, but you know you may not exercise the best portion control if you have a dozen of your favorite freshly baked muffins displayed on your kitchen counter? This is when it’s good to have these healthy single-serving protein mug cakes on hand. You can make any one in under 5 minutes and crush those cravings without derailing your diet. Plus, they all pack a solid serving of protein.

Trust me…your family and you will absolutely love these protein mug cakes. And the best part; no one will know that they are good for you (that will be our little secret 😉).

Coach Cristina’s Protein Mug Cakes

1. Peanut Butter Cup Protein Mug Cake

Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Combine egg and almond milk until egg is well beaten.
  2. Add protein powder, cocoa powder, and baking powder.
  3. After spraying a mug with cooking spray, pour the batter into the mug.
  4. Microwave for approximately 1 minute and 30 seconds.
  5. Enjoy this protein cake right out of the mug, or turn out onto a plate!

Nutrition Information:
Yields 1 serving

  • Calories: 254
  • Fat: 15.5 g
  • Carbs: 11.1 g
  • Sugar: 1.6 g
  • Fiber: 5.4 g
  • Protein: 22.1 g

Cafe Mocha Protein Mug Cakes

2. Café Mocha Chip Protein Mug Cake

Ingredients:

  • 1 scoop BioTrust Low Carb Café Mocha
  • 1 Tbsp cocoa powder
  • ¼ tsp baking powder
  • 1 egg
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 Tbsp almond milk
  • 1 Tbsp dark chocolate chips

Directions:

  1. Combine protein powder, cocoa powder, and baking powder.
  2. Add egg, vanilla extract, and almond milk, and stir until completely combined.
  3. Stir in chocolate chips.
  4. Microwave on high for one minute.
  5. Enjoy right out of the mug, or turn out onto a plate!

Nutrition Information:
Yields 1 serving

  • Calories: 197
  • Fat: 8.5 g
  • Carbs: 13.4 g
  • Sugar: 5.2 g
  • Fiber: 3.8 g
  • Protein: 19.2 g

Blueberry Muffin Protein Mug Cakes

3. Blueberry Muffin Protein Mug Cake

Ingredients:

Vanilla Protein Icing:

  • 2 Tbsp BioTrust Low Carb Vanilla Cream
  • ¼ cup almond milk
  • stevia/sweetener to taste

Directions:

  1. Mix flour, protein powder, cinnamon, and baking powder in a bowl.
  2. Add egg and milk and stir until a smooth batter forms.
  3. Fold in blueberries.
  4. Put batter into a mug sprayed with cooking spray.
  5. Microwave for one minute and 30 seconds.
  6. Combine ingredients for icing and drizzle atop the cake.
  7. Enjoy this (it may be favorite of the protein mug cakes)!

Nutrition Information:
Yields 1 serving

  • Calories: 314
  • Fat: 9.4 g
  • Carbs: 30 g
  • Sugar: 4.7 g
  • Fiber: 7 g
  • Protein: 27.5 g

So, don’t let cravings derail your diet. Crush them with these healthy protein mug cakes that can be made in just five minutes.