Healthy Mug Cake Recipe (5 Ways) - High Protein & Low Calorie
Ingredients
- 1 scoop 30g chocolate protein powder (whey or plant-based)
- 1 tbsp almond flour or oat flour for gluten-free
- 1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ tsp baking powder
- Pinch of salt
- 1 large egg or flax egg for vegan
- 2 tbsp unsweetened almond milk or any milk
- 1 tbsp Greek yogurt or dairy-free yogurt
- 1 tbsp dark chocolate chips sugar-free for keto
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Mix dry ingredients: In a microwave-safe mug (12 oz or larger), whisk together protein powder, almond flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- Add wet ingredients: Add egg, almond milk, and Greek yogurt. Stir with a fork until smooth and no dry pockets remain.
- Microwave: Cook on HIGH for 60-90 seconds. Start checking at 60 seconds – the top should look set and spring back slightly when touched.
- Cool: Let the mug cake rest for 1-2 minutes before eating. It will continue to cook from residual heat.
- Serve: Enjoy as is, or top with fresh berries, a drizzle of nut butter, or a dollop of Greek yogurt.
Notes
Chef Ouika has tested this healthy mug cake recipe 8 times – the most common mistake is overcooking. Start checking at 60 seconds, even if the center looks slightly undercooked.
For the 5 flavor variations:
Chocolate Peanut Butter: Swirl 1 tbsp natural peanut butter into the batter before microwaving.
Banana Bread: Replace Greek yogurt with ¼ cup mashed ripe banana; add ¼ tsp cinnamon.
Keto: Use keto-friendly protein powder and sugar-free chocolate chips.
Vegan: Replace egg with a flax egg (1 tbsp ground flax + 3 tbsp water); use plant-based protein powder and dairy-free yogurt.
Low Calorie (Under 150): Use the 3-ingredient version below. 3-Ingredient Low Calorie Version (Under 150 calories):
- 1 scoop (30g) chocolate protein powder
- 1 egg
- 2 tbsp unsweetened applesauce or mashed banana
Mix well, microwave 60 seconds. No flour needed.
Chocolate Peanut Butter: Swirl 1 tbsp natural peanut butter into the batter before microwaving.
Banana Bread: Replace Greek yogurt with ¼ cup mashed ripe banana; add ¼ tsp cinnamon.
Keto: Use keto-friendly protein powder and sugar-free chocolate chips.
Vegan: Replace egg with a flax egg (1 tbsp ground flax + 3 tbsp water); use plant-based protein powder and dairy-free yogurt.
Low Calorie (Under 150): Use the 3-ingredient version below. 3-Ingredient Low Calorie Version (Under 150 calories):
- 1 scoop (30g) chocolate protein powder
- 1 egg
- 2 tbsp unsweetened applesauce or mashed banana
Mix well, microwave 60 seconds. No flour needed.