Healthy Pies and Cakes
by Chocolate Covered Katie
4.97 from 33 votes
A single serving chocolate protein mug cake, perfect for those times when you want to be healthy but are really craving chocolate cake!
One bowl
No eggs
Two minutes
10 grams of protein!
Whether you’re a vegan worried about getting enough protein, an athlete trying to gain muscle, or just someone who really loves chocolate cake (ummm, everyone???), this healthy chocolate protein cake in a mug is the perfect quick and easy treat.
Try topping it with Almond Milk Ice Cream
Chocolate protein mug cake
Just throw everything into a mug, stir until evenly mixed, and bake.
The recipe can be made in the microwave or oven with just a few basic ingredients, and you can eat it straight from the dish or let it cool before inverting onto a plate.
I feel like the saying “Have your cake and eat it too” was invented specifically with this healthy dessert in mind.
Cake Topping Ideas
Keto Chocolate Mousse
Coconut Butter
Healthy Chocolate Frosting
Oat Milk Ice Cream (dairy free)
Homemade Frozen Yogurt
Coconut Whipped Cream
There are two versions of the recipe – one with oil, and one without.
While I much prefer the oil version, so many of you have written in to say youtried replacing the oil with applesauce or banana and LOVED the results that I decided to list the oil free mug cake here as an option as well.
*The protein cake is also good with Coconut Milk Ice Cream
Above, watch the protein mug cake recipe video
The recipe was adapted from this vegan Chocolate Mug Cake.
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Chocolate Protein Cake In A Mug
An easy single serving chocolate protein mug cake recipe, perfect for those times when you're craving chocolate cake for snack or dessert!
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Prep Time 3 minutes minutes
Cook Time 2 minutes minutes
Total Time 5 minutes minutes
Yield 1 – 2 servings
5 from 33 votes
Ingredients
- 4 tsp cocoa powder
- 6 tbsp spelt, white, or oat flour (For low carb, make this Keto Mug Cake)
- 2 tbsp chocolate protein powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 2 tbsp sugar, unrefined if desired
- 4 tsp additional sugar OR pinch uncut stevia
- 2 tbsp oil (Many commenters say it still tastes good if you sub applesauce or mashed banana. I haven't tried.)
- 6 tbsp water or milk of choice
- 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
Instructions
If using an oven, preheat to 350 F. Grease a mug or two ramekins very well. Stir together all dry ingredients, either in the mug or in a separate dish. Add wet, and stir to form a batter. Transfer to the mug or ramekins if not already there. Either bake (12 min) or microwave until fluffy – my microwave took 2 minutes, but it will vary greatly depending on wattage. Eat straight in the dish, or let cool completely and then go around the sides with a knife to loosen. Top with ice cream, chocolate frosting, or anything you wish!
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Notes
Also be sure to try this Banana Bread In A Mug.
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More Protein Powder Recipes
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Protein Bars
(Or these homemade Keto Protein Bars)
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Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie
Overnight Oats
Green Smoothies
(Or this Avocado Smoothie)
Chia Pudding
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Cassie says
What kind of protein powder do you use?
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Chocolate Covered Katie says
For this one, I used Pure Goodness Chocolate.
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AmandaM says
I had the same question! Thank you for the reply to this comment.
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Yum Yucky says
ohh lawd! That looks divine!!
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I love making protein mug cakes! So easy and delicious
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Maria says
Love this idea and how easy it is, especially since I’m always craving chocolate cake! 🙂 And, it would be perfect with the cashew cream I made other day! Nice!
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Bianca Phillips says
YUM! I actually had my first protein mug cake on Tuesday! It was from a mix — FitQuick vegan protein doughnut mix — but made mug cake style. Super yummy! I should try your homemade version!
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Kalena says
If you substitute using banana or applesauce how much should be used? 2 TBSP?
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Leslie says
I used 2 tbsp.
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Hayley says
half a banana is 2 Tablespoons. I makebbanana bread mug cake all the time.Reply
Leslie says
Made this today! I did the applesauce version and it was great!!!
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Rachel says
This is delicious. I used organic normal flavoured whei protein and it was chocolately enough. I made this today for lunch, jumjum :). The microwave did a good job. I happen to have a ‘cake’ option on my microwave, never used it before, but that is totally going to change 🙂
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Bites for Foodies says
This is a recipe I need to try. I’m really trying to increase my protein consumption since I don’t eat meat. I mainly add protein powder to smoothies, but never thought to add it to baked goods! Thanks for the idea!
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Carrie Willard says
Yay! I always anchor my meals and snacks with protein (I’m on TrimHealthyMama) so this recipe will be awesome for me. Thanks for posting, I’m going to share this with my blog readers for my weekend roundup.
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Janet Johnson says
Anyone try this with almond flour?
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Sara says
I was asking the same if works with almond or coconut flour instead of cereal flour…hope Katie can reply 🙂
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Julie Dove says
Experiment and report back!
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Taylor says
I used almond flour and it was good!! I microwaved maybe 3 min 10 sec instead with the almond flour.
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EllieT says
Looks great, would this work with coconut flour?
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Julie Dove says
Experiment and report back 🙂
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Taylor says
Just made this Katie and it was so yummy!!! I used Quest chocolate protein powder, almond flour and a few dark chocolate stevia chips. I have a major sweet tooth and unfortunately I still suffer with acne so its great to find low glycemic desserts that do not taste like chalk!!
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Annabell says
I just came across this article and noticed you mentioned you suffered from acne. I was having the same problem and started to cut dairy without realizing most protein powder is made from whey which is dairy! If you’re still struggling, I suggest a vegan non soy protein powder. My skin cleared right away! Good luck
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Connie says
Yummy! Can’t wait to try this!
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Tarryn P says
I just tried this and it was awesome…
… Just to make it extra chocolately – I added some pure choc chips and they went all goey – YUM!
Just a question – could you multiply the ingredients and make muffins instead of a mug cake? If so – would anyone know the ratio?Reply
Candace says
Can you use something else instead of protein powder? Trying to find a quick cupcake recipe for my sons bday. Thanks.
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A H says
You can always experiment! If you do, let us know the result.
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Julie says
Can you please help me understand the nutrition facts? Your nutritions state 159 calories and very low fat. When I calculate just the oil and sugar it is over 300. Add all the ingredients and it is close to 500calories. Even split into 2 servings, my calculation is 250calories per serving. What am I doing wrong?
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Julia says
159 is with apple sauce, no oil. If you scroll down you’ll See the version with oil.
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JENNIFER says
Chocolate and protein. You are speaking my love language.
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Abisnna says
Oh lord i jus tried this rcipe using a microwave and it tastes phenomenal! Itz fluffy and a,azing. i used coconut sugar amd JESUS CHRIST I DDNT EXPECT IT TO BE THIS AMAZING ! Thank u!!!
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Geetha says
I loved ur chocolate mug cake
Lovely recipes
Can i replace oat flour instead of spelt flour
Plz replyReply
Eva says
Wow this recipe really hits the spot ! I made this for my boyfriend and I the other night and we both enjoyed it . It almost tastes “naughty “ ??!! Will definitely be making this over and over again . Perhaps next time I will try applesauce or earth balance melted butter because the texture was slightly gummy with oil .
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Eva says
Chocolate cake pic !!
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Kristin says
I have been making this for a while now and absolutely love it! I use applesauce and stevia and even my husband still really enjoys it.
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Rachel Ackerman says
I don’t understand the nutrition facts. The recipe calls for 3 Tbsp. sugar, but the nutrition facts states only 12 g sugar. Even doubled, that would be 24 g sugar, but each tbsp. has 12.5 g. That doesn’t even account for sugar in the protein powder or the milk
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Jason Sanford says
Hi, it looks like the recipe calls for just 2 tbsp sugar. The other one is optional and can be stevia instead. Almond milk has no sugar, nor does unsweetened protein powder. Hope that helps!
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Terra says
I just made this (applesauce instead of coconut oil), almond and coconut flour , and it was SO good!!! Love your recipes, thanks girl !
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Marie says
I need a sub for sugar. I don’t have honey, maple syrup, or stevia. what should I use?
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Little baker girl says
Can I make a vegan microwave mug cake using only protein powder as flour? Would the texture be bad? I think using maybe banana, soy milk, erythritol, the protein powder, baking powder and salt of course and maybe vanilla or cinnamon. And peanut butter if it can’t be made without any fat.
Thank you for your recipes that have made my life a little bit easier and definitely more yummy 🙂
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Karen says
Would you please put a link on your site to jump straight to recipe?
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Claire says
First time I used banana and the second time I use melted butter. Both were delicious but I liked the banana better. I also added chocolate chips to the batterReply
Katie says
I can’t believe how good this is and I have to double check my understanding. The oil version of the mug cake is approx 250 per serving and there are 2 servings per cake. Is this right?
This recipe is easily adaptable to other flavors ie vanilla protein and blueberries, thank you!
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Lauren says
Delicious protein mug cake! I used pea protein powder and no eggs to make it vegan.Reply
