Description
A delicious and healthy mug cake that satisfies your sweet tooth while packing in high protein.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/4 cup vanilla protein powder
- 2 tablespoons oat flour
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon granulated sweetener
- Pinch of salt
- 3 tablespoons milk
- 1 large egg white
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 tablespoon melted butter or coconut oil
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar or coconut sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for swirl)
- 1 1/2 tablespoons light cream cheese, softened
- 1 teaspoon milk (for topping)
- 1/2 tablespoon powdered sweetener or sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract (for topping)
Instructions
- In a microwave-safe mug, combine vanilla protein powder, oat flour, baking powder, ground cinnamon, granulated sweetener, and salt. Mix until well incorporated.
- Add milk, egg white, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Stir continuously until a smooth batter forms with no lumps.
- In a small bowl, combine melted butter, brown sugar, and ground cinnamon to prepare the cinnamon swirl mixture. Mix until fully incorporated.
- Drop spoonfuls of the cinnamon swirl mixture onto the cake batter and gently swirl through the batter using a toothpick or knife.
- Microwave on high power for 60 to 90 seconds until the cake is just set and the center remains slightly moist.
- While the cake cools slightly, beat together softened cream cheese, milk, powdered sweetener, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Spread the cream cheese topping over the warm mug cake and serve immediately.
Notes
- Ensure the mug is at least 10 fluid ounces to allow for expansion while microwaving.
- Microwave times may vary; adjust based on your microwave’s wattage.
- Can substitute sweeteners according to preference.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 1-1.5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Microwave
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mug cake
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 10mg