You'll Love This Double Chocolate Protein Mug Cake Recipe
What’s better than chocolate? Double chocolate! This healthier take on chocolate mug cake is loaded with nourishing ingredients. And with 22 grams of protein per serving, it’s a great post-workout snack option.
We love mug cake recipes because they can turn anyone into a baker within minutes. And because you mix the ingredients right in the mug, your kitchen will be filled with delicious aromas rather than a pile of dirty mixing bowls.
But we don’t love all the added sugar in many recipes and store-bought mixes, so this recipe gives the classic chocolate mug cake a healthy upgrade. (If you’re looking for more dessert ideas that won’t ding your weight loss goals, try our healthier lemon loaf recipe, too.)
Along with protein, this double chocolate protein mug cake recipe provides 4 grams of fiber per serving. And because it has absolutely no added sugar, you can make it part of your Sugar Free 3 plan. Cutting back on sugar can be tough, but one bite of this protein mug cake and you’ll have a “mug half full” outlook on your healthy eating goals!
Start cutting sugar out of your diet with recipes like this and more from Sugar Free 3. Try the program here!
Ingredients for Double Chocolate Protein Mug Cake
You’ll need:
- ½ large banana
- ¼ cup unsweetened soy milk
- ½ tsp. pure vanilla extract
- 1 scoop LADDER Plant-Based Nutrition Shake
- ½ tsp. baking powder
- 2 tsp. cacao nibs, divided
- Nonstick cooking spray
Half a banana adds sweetness, texture, and some potassium to this protein mug cake. You’ll also add a scoop of LADDER Plant-Based Nutrition Shake, which is naturally sweetened with stevia and monkfruit, plus some cacao nibs for an extra chocolate-y kick.
To bake, coat a mug with cooking spray, pour in your batter, sprinkle cacao nibs on top, and microwave for two minutes. (If you don’t have a microwave, you can also bake it in an oven-safe mug or ramekin.) The result: a protein-packed snack that’ll satisfy your sweet tooth without a bunch of added sugars. Now grab a spoon and enjoy!
Double Chocolate Protein Mug Cake
Indulging yourself has never been healthier with this protein-packed chocolate mug cake with no added sugar!
Ingredients
- 1/2 large banana
- 1/4 cup unsweetened soy milk
- 1/2 tsp. pure vanilla extract
- 1 scoop LADDER Plant-Based Nutrition Shake
- 1/2 tsp. baking powder
- 2 tsp. cacao nibs divided use
- Nonstick cooking spray
Instructions
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Use a fork to mash banana in medium bowl. Add soy milk and extract; whisk to combine.
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Add LADDER Plant-Based Nutrition Shake, baking powder, and 1 tsp. cacao nibs; mix well. Sprinkle the remaining 1 tsp. cacao nibs on top.
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Lightly coat medium mug with spray; pour mixture into mug.
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Microwave on high for 2 minutes, or until fluffy. Serve immediately.
Recipe Notes
- If you don't have a microwave, you can bake in a preheated oven at 350° F for 20 minutes.
- The Nutrition Facts box below provides estimated nutritional information for this recipe.
Photography by Anguel Dimov, AB Creative
