Fudgy Protein Brownie Mug Cake
This single-serve fudgy protein brownie mug cake is your new favorite easy protein dessert! Made with chocolate protein powder and simple pantry staples, it’s ready in just 1 minute and totally satisfying.
Equipment
- 1 microwave
- 1 mug or ramekin
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp sunflower seed butter or any nut butter
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tbsp high protein yogurt – Greek sheep or vegan for dairy free
- 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.2 tbsp sunflower seed butter, 1 tbsp maple syrup, 1 tbsp high protein yogurt – Greek
- Add in the cocoa powder, chocolate protein powder, flour, baking powder, and salt. Mix well.1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder, 2 tbsp chocolate protein powder, 1 tbsp coconut or almond flour, ¼ tsp baking powder, Pinch of sea salt
- Stir in the coconut milk until the batter is smooth and thick. The batter should be thick but spreadable. Add a splash more milk if necessary.2 tbsp coconut milk
- Fold in the chocolate chips or chunks.1 tbsp Mini chocolate chips or chopped dark chocolate
- 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 diving in!
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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.