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12 Easy Protein Mug Cake Recipes

SOMETIMES A GIRL JUST WANTS A PIECE OF CAKE.

Article by Molly Buchanan

Photography by Molly Buchanan

Sometimes a girl just wants a piece of cake. And sometimes that same girl needs a little extra protein. Enter my super easy Protein Mug Cake recipe! Below I'm sharing 12 of my favorite variations of Protein Mug Cakes.

1. Chocolate Chip Cookie

Ingredients:

1 scoop Vanilla protein powder (I use Arbonne.)

1 tsp baking powder

1 tbsp. chocolate chips

1 tbsp. nut butter

1/3 cup milk of choice (I use almond.) 

2. Peanut Butter + Jelly

Ingredients:

1 scoop Vanilla protein powder (I use Arbonne.)

1 tsp baking powder

1 tbsp. powdered peanut butter

1 tbsp. nut butter

2 tbsp. frozen mixed berries, thawed

1 tsp cinnamon

1/3 cup milk of choice (I use almond.)

3. Strawberry Shortcake

Ingredients:

1 scoop Strawberry protein powder (I use Arbonne.)

1 tsp baking powder

2 tbsp. frozen strawberries, thawed

1 tbsp. nut butter

1/3 cup milk of choice (I use almond.)

4. Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip

Ingredients:

1 scoop Vanilla protein powder (I use Arbonne.)

1 tsp baking powder

2 tbsp. powdered peanut butter

1 tbsp. chocolate chips

1 tbsp. nut butter

1/3 cup milk of choice (I use almond.) 

5. Cinnamon Roll

Ingredients:

1 scoop Vanilla protein powder (I use Arbonne.)

1 tsp baking powder

2 tsp cinnamon

1 tbsp. nut butter

1/3 cup milk of choice (I use almond.)

Icing Ingredients:

1 tbsp. Vanilla protein powder

2 tsp milk of choice

6. Snickers

Ingredients:

1 scoop Chocolate protein powder (I use Arbonne.)

1 tsp baking powder

1 tsp caramel extract

1 tsp peanuts

1 tsp. chocolate chips

1 tbsp. nut butter

1/3 cup milk of choice (I use almond.)

7. Pineapple Cake

Ingredients:

1 scoop Vanilla protein powder (I use Arbonne.)

1 tsp baking powder

2 tbsp. crushed pineapple

1 tbsp. nut butter

1/3 cup milk of choice (I use almond.) 

8. Brownie

Ingredients:

1 scoop Chocolate protein powder (I use Arbonne.)

1 tsp baking powder

2 tbsp. chocolate chips

1 tbsp. nut butter

1/3 cup milk of choice (I use almond.)

9. Lemon Cake:

Ingredients:

1 scoop Vanilla protein powder (I use Arbonne.)

1 tsp baking powder

2 tbsp. lemon juice

1 tbsp. nut butter

1/3 cup milk of choice (I use almond.)

10. Blueberry Muffin:

Ingredients:

1 scoop Vanilla protein powder (I use Arbonne.)

1 tsp baking powder

1 tsp cinnamon

1 tsp ginger

2 tbsp. frozen blueberries, thawed

1 tbsp. nut butter

1/3 cup milk of choice (I use almond.)

11. Mint Chocolate Chip:

Ingredients:

1 scoop Chocolate protein powder (I use Arbonne.)

1 tsp baking powder

1 tsp mint extract

1 tbsp. chocolate chips

1 tbsp. nut butter

1/3 cup milk of choice (I use almond.)

12. Birthday Cake:

Ingredients:

1 scoop Vanilla protein powder (I use Arbonne.)

1 tsp baking powder

1 tsp butter extract

1 tbsp. sprinkles

1 tbsp. nut butter

1/3 cup milk of choice (I use almond.)

 

Instructions:

  • Combine all ingredients in a mug and stir to batter-like consistency.
  • Microwave for 90 seconds to 3 minutes, depending on microwave and desired consistency. (I do 2 minutes.)

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