Fudgy Protein Brownie Mug Cake
This healthy Protein Brownie Mug Cake is a single-serve chocolate dessert made with protein powder, nut butter, cocoa powder, and Greek yogurt. Ready in about a minute, it's an easy high-protein eggless mug cake recipe that's rich, fudgy, and incredibly satisfying.
Equipment
- 1 microwave
- 1 mug or ramekin
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp sunflower seed butter , or any nut butter like peanut butter, cashew butter, almond butter, etc.
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tbsp high protein yogurt – Greek sheep or vegan for dairy free. You could also use cottage cheese here.
- 1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tbsp chocolate protein powder I used a grass-fed Beef Protein Powder but use your favorite. Use a plant-based one to keep the recipe vegan.
- 1 tbsp coconut or almond flour
- 2 tbsp coconut milk or milk of choice
- ¼ tsp baking powder
- Pinch of sea salt
- 1 tbsp Mini chocolate chips or chopped dark chocolate
Instructions
- In a microwave-safe mug or ramekin, stir together the sunflower or nut butter, maple syrup, and yogurt until smooth. Add in the cocoa powder, chocolate protein powder, flour, baking powder, and salt. Mix well. Stir in the coconut milk until the batter is smooth and thick. The batter should be thick but spreadable. If it seems too thick (protein powders vary quite a bit), add an extra teaspoon or two of milk. Fold in the chocolate chips or chunks.2 tbsp sunflower seed butter, 1 tbsp maple syrup, 1 tbsp high protein yogurt – Greek
- Microwave for 45–60 seconds, depending on your microwave strength. Check at 45 seconds for a gooey center. It should be set on top but soft in the middle. Let cool for 1–2 minutes before enjoying!
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Notes
Recipe Tip: For a super fudgy brownie mug cake, don’t overcook it in the microwave. Start with 45-60 seconds, then check. It should be set around the edges but slightly gooey in the center. The residual heat will finish cooking it without drying it out.
- Don’t overmix—just until combined.
- Add a square of dark chocolate to the center before microwaving for a melty lava effect.