Here at Muscle Watchdog we have been trying out 1 Minute Protein Mug Cakes. Hey, it’s a tough job but somebody has to do it…
So here are seven great recipes for Protein Mug Cakes that we’ve gathered together, so you can get your taste buds zinging and your muscles crying out for more! They can all be cooked in a microwave and as the cooking time is literally one minute, you can rustle up these tasty treats in no time at all.
It doesn’t matter which brand of protein powder you use, but obviously the flavour will be the dominant taste of the protein cake (meaning vanilla is a good bet for all them).
1 Minute Protein Mug Cakes take just a minute to cook in the microwave. However you can use a conventional oven for the same results. We advise 350F/170C (gas mark 4) preheated. Cook for around 5 minutes, and thereafter check every couple of minutes until it is done.
You will know your 1 Minute Protein Mug Cake is done when the edges pull away slightly from the side of the mug. The top should be firm and spongy when you press down on it. You don’t want it overcooked, hard, and crispy.
We have provided the nutritional information where it is available, however please bear in mind that this is only a rough guideline. We have tried to keep the recipes simple, but the sky’s the limit once you get the Protein Mug Cake bug. Go wild!
First up here is one that will suit any flavour of protein powder. This is the basic template for all 1 Minute Protein Mug Cakes.
Chocolate, vanilla, strawberry, or banana…this easy recipe suits any flavour of protein powder.
Spray a microwaveable mug with your usual non fat cooking spray.
Mix all the cake mix ingredients together, and spoon into your mug.
Meanwhile mix the peanut butter and syrup together.
Remove the cake from the microwave.
You can tell when the cake is done because it will pull away from the edges. If this has not happened try another 30 seconds. Some microwaves vary in power so you may find that a cake may take longer.
You can eat the cake direct from the mug after it has cooled if you are that way inclined. Alternatively turn it out onto a plate.
Top the cake with the peanut butter and the syrup.
Calories: 246
Fat: 10g
Carbs: 4g
Protein: 35g
Source – https://www.bodybuilding.com/documents/protein-mug-cake.pdf
As with the Basic recipe, the flavour will depend on the protein powder you use. This Protein Mug Cake does not come with any additional toppings; you simply mix all the ingredient into the cake.
Many recipes call for the use of almond milk but we can’t really see the point. After all the whey protein is made from milk so using almond milk is not going to help you if you are trying to avoid dairy.
If you want to add a topping, try adding some natural fruit, or peanut butter and maple syrup.
Prepare the mug with non fat cooking spray.
Combine all the ingredients together in a mixing bowl, then pour into the mug.
Microwave on full power for a minute.
Add topping if required.
Calories: 266
Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: 1g
Carbs: 9g
Saturated Fat: 1g
Sodium: 290mg
Fiber: 4g
Sugar: 4g
Protein: 35g
Source: https://theproteinchef.co/healthy-low-carb-protein-mug-cake-recipe
We all love chocolate. This chocolate protein mug cake delivers yummy chocolate in three ways.
Prepare the mug by spraying with non fat cooking spray.
Combine the cake mix ingredients and pour into the mug.
Cook in the microwave for one minute.
While the cake is cooking mix together the sauce ingredients.
Remove from microwave, and turn the cake out onto a plate. Pour over the sauce and add the chocolate chunks.
Calories: 270
Fat: 5g
Carbs: 21g
Protein: 26g
This is suitable as a dessert or of course you can just have it as a snack, breakfast, with a cup of tea, or whenever you like. This recipe uses strawberry protein powder and you can try cutting up a couple of strawberries to add to the mix.
Prepare the mug by spraying with non fat cooking spray.
Combine the cake mix ingredients, place in mug and microwave for one minute, or until the mix is cooked and is pulling away from the edges of the mug.
Turn out onto a plate and top with sliced strawberries and Greek yoghurt.
Calories: 305
Fat: 8.8g
Protein: 22.7g
Carbs: 36g
Fiber: 5.7g
Sodium: 161mg
Source: http://thefithousewife.com/2016/05/skinny-strawberry-protein-mug-cake.html
This recipe uses rice protein powder and is vegan and gluten free.
Prepare the mug by spraying with non fat spray
Mash the banana with the milk until it is smooth, then add the rest of the ingredients.
If it seems too stiff, add extra almond milk.
Spoon the mix into the mug, and cook in the microwave for 1 – 2 minutes.
Meanwhile mix the butter and Stevia for the topping.
Turn the cake out on to a plate and pour over the topping, adding a couple of banana slices for additional flavour.
We don’t have the nutritional breakdown for this recipe
Source – https://www.pulsin.co.uk/blog/recipes/banana-protein-mug-cake
We love this one! Especially when it is made with chocolate protein powder!
Prepare the mug by spraying with non fat spray.
Beat together the egg, oil, and banana or apple.
Combine the protein powder, the cacao, baking powder, chocolate chips, and coffee in a separate bowl and then add to the wet mix.
Once the mixture is fully combined, spoon into the mug.
Cook in the microwave for 60 seconds.
We do not have the exact nutritional breakdown for this recipe.
We used blueberries for this. But you can replace with blackberries and it is equally good.
Prepare the mug by spraying with non fat cooking spray.
Beat together the egg, oil yoghurt, and lemon juice and zest.
Mix the protein powder, oat flour, and baking powder, then add to the batter mix and combine.
Add the blueberries.
When the mixture is combined spoon into the mug.
Cook in the microwave for around 60 seconds. If you are using a conventional oven, see instructions above.
Turn out onto a plate and top with blueberries.
Calories: 252
Fat: 7.2g
Carbs: 27g
Protein: 24g
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