Want to satisfy that chocolate craving while also getting in some protein?! Then try out this SUPER easy and freaking DELICIOUS Chocolate mug cake!! Made from 2 ingredients it’s something that can easily satisfy anyone’s sweet tooth 😋
Here’s what you need:
☑️ Duncan Hines “Perfect Size for 1” Chocolate Lover’s Cake
☑️ Quest Chocolate Milkshake Protein Powder (Or another chocolate protein powder that’s good for baking! Not all protein powders are created equal!
It’s funny because these mug cakes are advertise as the “perfect size for 1” but looking at the macros for one cake (300 kcal 4P/53C/9F) I would say that’s a dessert maybe better split into ✌️😆 so that’s what I did…and then I added whey protein for more dessert volume and also to help make this a satisfying AND satiating dessert! Because protein is slow digesting compared to carbs, this is something that you could even have for breakfast (like i did 😜) and it could give you great energy for the day! So here’s exactly how I made it 🙂
☑️ Poured half of the Chocolate Lover’s Cake mix in a mug (I used a scale to weigh that it was half a serving of 36g) and dded a scoop of Quest Chocolate Protein Powder (mix powders together) and then add 3.5 tbsp of water. The mix will be pretty thick!
☑️ Add mix to a microwavable glass mug and microwave for 1 minute, pause for like 5 seconds, and then microwave for 25 more seconds.
☑️Let cool and enjoy!
Macros: 259 kcal 24P/29.5/5F (Similar to a protein bar!)
I should also note that this protein packed dessert is also only $1.69 to make! I know that the concept is very similar to Mighty Muffins, but those can be $2.50 each AND this version has more protein and less fat 😃 But it was funny because I actually went to buy Mighty Muffins and saw these from Duncan Hines and that “This could be way more cost effective and just as delicious!” so I got these instead 🤗 And I’m not knocking Mighty Muffins AT ALL! They’re good! I just think they can get a bit pricey.
Note: I tried to do a similar recipe (half cake mix and half protein powder) with other Duncan Hines Perfect Size for 1 flavors and it DID NOT work! I’m not sure if it’s because my protein powder wasn’t good for baking (it’s not quest) or if the flavors that aren’t chocolate (I tried the Birthday Cake and Blueberry Muffin) just don’t mix well with the powders or if I just need a better protein powder to mix it with 🤔 Hoping to get some Quest vanilla powder to try out with it and I’ll keep you updated!