A single serving chocolate protein mug cake, perfect for those times when you want to be healthy but are really craving chocolate cake!
One bowl
No eggs
Two minutes
10 grams of protein!
Whether you’re a vegan worried about getting enough protein, an athlete trying to gain muscle, or just someone who really loves chocolate cake (ummm, everyone???), this healthy chocolate protein cake in a mug is the perfect quick and easy treat.
Try topping it with Almond Milk Ice Cream
Chocolate protein mug cake
Just throw everything into a mug, stir until evenly mixed, and bake.
The recipe can be made in the microwave or oven with just a few basic ingredients, and you can eat it straight from the dish or let it cool before inverting onto a plate.
I feel like the saying “Have your cake and eat it too” was invented specifically with this healthy dessert in mind.
Cake Topping Ideas
Oat Milk Ice Cream (dairy free)
There are two versions of the recipe – one with oil, and one without.
While I much prefer the oil version, so many of you have written in to say you tried replacing the oil with applesauce or banana and LOVED the results that I decided to list the oil free mug cake here as an option as well.
*The protein cake is also good with Coconut Milk Ice Cream
Above, watch the protein mug cake recipe video
The recipe was adapted from this vegan Chocolate Mug Cake.
Chocolate Protein Cake In A Mug
Ingredients
- 4 tsp cocoa powder
- 6 tbsp spelt, white, or oat flour (For low carb, make this Keto Mug Cake)
- 2 tbsp chocolate protein powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 2 tbsp sugar, unrefined if desired
- 4 tsp additional sugar OR pinch uncut stevia
- 2 tbsp oil (Many commenters say it still tastes good if you sub applesauce or mashed banana. I haven't tried.)
- 6 tbsp water or milk of choice
- 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- If using an oven, preheat to 350 F. Grease a mug or two ramekins very well. Stir together all dry ingredients, either in the mug or in a separate dish. Add wet, and stir to form a batter. Transfer to the mug or ramekins if not already there. Either bake (12 min) or microwave until fluffy – my microwave took 2 minutes, but it will vary greatly depending on wattage. Eat straight in the dish, or let cool completely and then go around the sides with a knife to loosen. Top with ice cream, chocolate frosting, or anything you wish!View Nutrition Facts
Notes
More Protein Powder Recipes
(Or these homemade Keto Protein Bars)
(Or this Avocado Smoothie)
What kind of protein powder do you use?
For this one, I used Pure Goodness Chocolate.
I had the same question! Thank you for the reply to this comment.
ohh lawd! That looks divine!!
I love making protein mug cakes! So easy and delicious
Love this idea and how easy it is, especially since I’m always craving chocolate cake! 🙂 And, it would be perfect with the cashew cream I made other day! Nice!
YUM! I actually had my first protein mug cake on Tuesday! It was from a mix — FitQuick vegan protein doughnut mix — but made mug cake style. Super yummy! I should try your homemade version!
If you substitute using banana or applesauce how much should be used? 2 TBSP?
I used 2 tbsp.
half a banana is 2 Tablespoons. I makebbanana bread mug cake all the time.
Made this today! I did the applesauce version and it was great!!!
This is delicious. I used organic normal flavoured whei protein and it was chocolately enough. I made this today for lunch, jumjum :). The microwave did a good job. I happen to have a ‘cake’ option on my microwave, never used it before, but that is totally going to change 🙂
This is a recipe I need to try. I’m really trying to increase my protein consumption since I don’t eat meat. I mainly add protein powder to smoothies, but never thought to add it to baked goods! Thanks for the idea!
Yay! I always anchor my meals and snacks with protein (I’m on TrimHealthyMama) so this recipe will be awesome for me. Thanks for posting, I’m going to share this with my blog readers for my weekend roundup.
Anyone try this with almond flour?
I was asking the same if works with almond or coconut flour instead of cereal flour…hope Katie can reply 🙂
Experiment and report back!
I used almond flour and it was good!! I microwaved maybe 3 min 10 sec instead with the almond flour.
I did and it is great!
Looks great, would this work with coconut flour?
Experiment and report back 🙂
Just made this Katie and it was so yummy!!! I used Quest chocolate protein powder, almond flour and a few dark chocolate stevia chips. I have a major sweet tooth and unfortunately I still suffer with acne so its great to find low glycemic desserts that do not taste like chalk!!
I just came across this article and noticed you mentioned you suffered from acne. I was having the same problem and started to cut dairy without realizing most protein powder is made from whey which is dairy! If you’re still struggling, I suggest a vegan non soy protein powder. My skin cleared right away! Good luck
Yummy! Can’t wait to try this!
I just tried this and it was awesome…
… Just to make it extra chocolately – I added some pure choc chips and they went all goey – YUM!
Just a question – could you multiply the ingredients and make muffins instead of a mug cake? If so – would anyone know the ratio?
Can you use something else instead of protein powder? Trying to find a quick cupcake recipe for my sons bday. Thanks.
You can always experiment! If you do, let us know the result.