Protein Mug Cake

[dee257 1,516]

I found this on MFP...havent tryed yet but Im sure I will before the weekends over...

Ingredients:

1 Scoop vanilla whey Protein Powder (I use Body Fortress)

1 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder

1 tsp sugar or sugar substitute (I use Truvia baking blend)

1/4 tsp baking soda

pinch of salt

1 egg

1 Tbsp almond milk

1 Tbsp Peanut Butter

Mix all the dry ingredients in a mug (Protein Powder, cocoa powder, sugar, baking soda, and salt) with a fork until well blended and there are no clumps. Add in the egg and almond milk and mix until smooth. Drop the peanut butter into the center of the chocolate mixture and press down to submerge. Microwave for around 1 minute on high (give or take some time depending on your microwave), but watch it! It will start to bubble over the top. If this happens, stop microwaving, press batter back into mug with fork, and continue microwaving. When finished, cake should be cooked but still very moist. It is okay if not all the batter has cooked!

NOTE: The original recipe I used called for 2 Tbsp almond milk and 1 egg white. I accidentally put in the whole egg, so that's why I only used 1 Tbsp of almond milk. You could try the original recipe way for a lower-calorie alternative!

This is so delicious, it really feels like a dessert When you get the peanut butter in the center it's a special treat!

Calories: 334 | Carbs: 15 | Fat: 16| Protein: 37

[LadyLeigh2012 76]

Wow! This looks awesome … gives me something to look forward to once I reach that stage! Please let us know how it tastes and if you found any other modifications were needed.

[kyrasgrandma 228]

I am going to get some Protein powder and try this recipe. Sounds yummy!