{"id":382,"date":"2020-09-03T04:34:29","date_gmt":"2020-09-03T04:34:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fueledwithfood.com\/?p=382"},"modified":"2021-03-12T20:07:04","modified_gmt":"2021-03-12T20:07:04","slug":"protein-mug-cake","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fueledwithfood.com\/protein-mug-cake\/","title":{"rendered":"Chocolate Protein Mug Cake in 60 Seconds"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

After the gym, you\u2019ll find me chugging a \u201clazy girl protein shake\u201d \u2014 meaning I add a scoop of protein powder to a cup of water, mix it around a few times, and drink the chunky concoction. I know, I know that\u2019s what shakers are for, but do I really want to wash another dish?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But sometimes I\u2019m in the mood for an extra treat, which is where this protein mug cake comes in. You can whip it up in a few minutes, and indulge!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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While total calories will depend on the ingredients you decide you use, my protein mug cakes typically are about 200-300 calories with 30 grams of protein, which is better than your average packaged protein cookie. The cake is a fairly big portion, so you can cut the recipe in half if you want a lighter dessert!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Make a Protein Mug Cake<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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A mug cake is just what it sounds like \u2014 a cake that you make in a mug! I prefer to use wide, shallow mugs or bowls so that the batter cooks more evenly. Since the cake will expand when microwaved, it\u2019s best to use an oversized mug.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re using a tall, skinny mug, you\u2019ll want to microwave for 30 seconds, and then remove from the microwave and mix the batter before microwaving for another 15 seconds. While the cake won\u2019t look as pretty, this will assure that the bottom cooks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This protein mug cake recipe is super simple. Just mix up all the ingredients, add the batter to a microwave-safe mug or bowl, and microwave to cook!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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There are a few things to keep in mind when making a protein mug cake:<\/p>\n\n\n\n