3 Minute Protein Mug Cake

Name: 3 Minute Protein Mug Cake
Prep time: 1 min
Cook time: 2 min
Total time: 3 min
Yield: 1 servings
Ingredients: 30 g Protein powder; 1 tbsp Cocoa powder; 2 tbsp Sweetener; 0.5 tsp Baking soda; Salt to taste; 120 g Pumpkin; Cream

by Matt West | ONLINE FITNESS COACH@mattwest_roadtoaesthetics

A quick single-serve chocolate mug cake made with protein powder and pumpkin purée, ready in about three minutes in the microwave.

Open in Guston

3 min
3 min total
1 serving
Easy difficulty

Nutritionper serving

1 serving ≈ 179 g

227 kcal
Protein: 26.2 g, 43% of calories
Fat: 1.3 g, 5% of calories
Carbs: 31.8 g, 52% of calories

Estimated from the ingredients.

Dessert

High-Protein

Sweet Tooth

Quick & Easy #protein-mug-cake

Cookware

Microwave

Contains

Dairy

Allergens are auto-detected and may be incomplete. Always double-check the ingredients.

Steps5

Step 1. Add dry ingredients
Add the , cocoa, , and to a large microwave safe mug or bowl.
Cocoa powder
Step 2. Mix until combined
Mix until well combined.
Step 3. Stir in pumpkin purée
Add the purée and stir until you have a smooth, thick batter.
Step 4. Microwave the batter
Microwave for 60 to 90 seconds, depending on the power of your microwave. The cake will rise while cooking.
Step 5. Undercook slightly if desired
Slightly undercook if you prefer a softer, fudgier centre.