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So I got obsessed with protein mug cake recipes.

Why?

Well because I love protein and cake, so obviously I should blend them together to make a high-protein mug cake.

Why Choose a Protein Mug Cake?

There are many reasons for why you might choose a protein mug cake, but (in addition to the above) here are the reasons I love making them:

Protein Mug Cake Recipes

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One very important thing to make note of is that my protein mug cake recipes aren’t like many others. 

Mine do not include:

• gluten
• dairy
• refined sugars

Sometimes I even remove the egg.

And they are always made for one, as a single-serving cake, because if you’re like me sharing isn’t always caring 🙂

So today I’m giving you the base ingredients for this single serving dessert, and then 3 of my favorite, perfect sweet treat, easy protein powder mug cake recipes.

How to Make a Protein Mug Cake: Base Ingredients

Here the simple ingredients you need:

1. 2 heaping Tbsp protein powder (have IBS and want options for different protein powders that are IBS-friendly?)
2. 1/2 Tbsp coconut flour, almond meal or almond flour
3. 1/4 tsp baking powder
4. 1-2 tsp alternative to white sugar sweetener (like monk fruit, coconut sugar, or stevia)
5. 1 large egg or flax egg (1 flax egg = 1 Tbsp ground flaxseed + 3 Tbsp water)
6. 4 Tbsp plant-based milk

How to make it:

1. In a small, microwave-safe mug (or bowl) mix together the dry ingredients (first 4)
2. Add in the wet ingredients (last 2)
3. Completely mix together
4. Place in the microwave for 1 minute
5. Enjoy!

Now, I want to share with you some exact healthy mug cake recipe creations I use on rotation. 

Chocolate Mint Protein Mug Cake Recipe

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Today, LMNT brought back their seasonal Chocolate Medley, which is my absolute favorite. 

The three flavors in the medley include:

1. Chocolate Mint
2. Chocolate Raspberry
3. Chocolate Chai

By far, the easiest way I incorporate these into my everyday routine is by adding one of the flavors to my morning coffee and/or un-latte.

BUT…..I also love getting creative, like using them in this simple way via my Chocolate Mint Protein Mug Cake.

This chocolate protein mug cake tastes like a thin mint!

p.s. I’ve dropped the full recipe guide for the LMNT Chocolate Medley beneath this recipe.

Recipe Card for Chocolate Mint Protein Mug Cake

Vanilla Mug Cake Recipe

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For this recipe, I kept it super minimal.

I also used an egg vs the flax egg.

And I loved it! It tastes like birthday cake but with healthy ingredients. 

The next time I make it, I’m going to add the chocolate chips on top so it’s more like a chocolate-chip cookie.

Here are the Vanilla Mug Cake ingredients you need:

1. 2 heaping Tbsp vanilla protein powder 
2. 1/2 Tbsp coconut flour
3. 2 tsp monk fruit (I used golden)
4. 1/4 tsp baking powder
5. 1 whole egg
6. 1/2 Tbsp vanilla extract
7. 1 Tbsp non-dairy milk

How to make it:

1. In a small, microwave-safe mug (or bowl) mix together the dry ingredients (first 4). 
2. Add in the wet ingredients (next 3)
3. Completely mix together
4. Place in the microwave for 1 minute
5. Enjoy!

One big difference between using an egg and a flax egg is the final cake batter texture.

When you use an egg, it’s almost got a rubber – or sponge-like texture.

It also holds together better.

There IS a difference in texture between the regular and flax egg, but I’m guessing you’ll start making these so often that you’ll quickly figure out which one you prefer.

Gut Healthy Chocolate Ginger Mug Cake

You know why I love this one so much? 

Because it includes a probiotic plus ginger (which is a natural prokinetic).

Here are the Gut Healthy Chocolate Ginger Mug Cake ingredients you need:

1. 2 heaping Tbsp chocolate protein powder 
2. 1/2 Tbsp coconut flour
3. 1 Tbsp monk fruit (I used golden)
4. 1/4 tsp baking powder
5. 1/2 Tbsp cocoa powder
6. 1 tsp ground ginger
7. 1 Just Thrive Health probiotic
8. 1 flax egg
9. 2 heaping Tbsp plant-based milk
10. 1/2 Tbsp Enjoy Life chocolate chips

How to make it:

1. In a small, microwave-safe mug (or bowl) mix together the dry ingredients (first 7). To use the probiotic, simply open the capsule and empty its contents into the mixture.
2. Add in the wet ingredients (next 2) (Note: Remember that for the flax egg you use 1 Tbsp ground flaxseed + 3 Tbsp water)
3. Completely mix together
4. Top with the Enjoy Life Chocolate Chips
5. Place in the microwave for 1 minute
6. Enjoy!

Hope you have loved these healthier dessert options.

The best part is that there are so many ways you could tinker with these recipes to make them exactly how you desire.

If you liked this article on protein mug cake recipes, you might also enjoy:

1. Pantry Ingredients (31 Gut Healing and Shelf-Stable Foods)
2. High Protein Recipes that use Bone Broth
3. Sugar Free Electrolytes Drinks (and common electrolyte misconceptions)

Xox,

SKH