Chocolate Protein Mug Cake

This Chocolate Protein Mug Cake is about to become your go-to quick dessert. It’s rich, moist, and ready in just minutes, with 14 grams of protein and less than 200 calories!

Course Dessert, Snack

Cuisine American

Diet Vegetarian

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 2

Total Time 7

Servings serving

Calories 195

Author Kim

Ingredients

3 tablespoons (25g) boxed chocolate cake mix* any variety works great, including gluten-free
3 tablespoons (18g) chocolate whey protein powder other varieties may work
4 tablespoons water
2 teaspoons melted coconut oil, avocado oil, canola oil or vegetable oil**
Frosting and sprinkles optional for topping

Instructions

Spray an 11 to 12-ounce microwave-safe mug or small bowl with cooking spray and then mix together 3 tablespoons (25g) boxed chocolate cake mix*, 3 tablespoons (18g) chocolate whey protein powder 4 tablespoons water and 2 teaspoons melted coconut oil, avocado oil, canola oil or vegetable oil** inside.
Microwave on high for about 1 minute and 10 seconds to 1 minute and 30 seconds. Remove from microwave and allow mug to cool for a few minutes. Add frosting and sprinkles, if desired and enjoy!

Notes

I personally love using chocolate cake mix and my favorite cake mixes to use are Betty Crocker Delights Super Moist Triple Chocolate Fudge and Betty Crocker Super Moist Devil's Food.

I use Jocko chocolate whey protein powder.

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