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High-protein chocolate mug cake made in the microwave, served in a mug and ready in under two minutes.

Protein Mug Cake

Olivia Carter
Think iced coffee meets protein shake: frozen coffee ice cubes, milk, half a banana, vanilla protein, almond butter, and a handful of spinach for that sneaky nutrition. Creamy, caffeinated goodness to power your day.​
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5 minutes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 2 minutes
cooling time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 7 minutes
COST  Around $1.40 a pop
Course Breakfast, Drinks
Cuisine American
Keyword  coffee protein shake
Servings 1 large cup
Calories 300 kcal

Equipment

  • Blender
  • ice cube tray for coffee magic
  • shaker jar

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup coffee ice cubes
  • ⅔ cup whole milk
  • ½ frozen banana
  • 1 scoop vanilla protein powder ~30g
  • 1 tbsp almond butter
  • 1 Handful baby spinach
  • 1 splash chia seeds Extras if you're fancy

Instructions
 

  • Add dry. Grease a large, microwave-safe mug. Add the dry ingredients to it and stir well.
    Protein mug cake batter being mixed in a mug using protein powder, flour, and milk.
  • Add your egg white and milk and mix until a smooth batter remains. If desired, sprinkle through some chocolate chips.
    Uncooked protein mug cake batter ready to be microwaved in a single-serve mug.
  • Blitz 45 secs till smooth—like a frothy latte dream.
    Freshly cooked protein mug cake with a fluffy texture, made in the microwave.
  • Heat the protein powder cake in the microwave for 60 seconds or as long as 2 minutes, depending on the brand of your microwave.

Notes

  • Mix it up: Chocolate protein for mocha heaven, dairy-free milk, no prob.
  • Thick or thin? More cubes for spoonable, fewer for slurpable.
  • Best right away; fridge holds it 24 hrs max (might split, just shake).
  • Costs for bulk buys—shop smart, save more. Spinach? Basically free greens.

NUTRITION (Per Serving)

  • 300 calories
  • 25-30g protein
  • 35-40g carbs 
  • 10-15g fat
  • 5-10g fiber
  • 15-20g natural sugars
  • 50-100mg caffeine kick