My attempt at a Protein Powder Microwave Mug Cake

 I am not prepping for a competition so sweets aren't off limits for me however I practice clean eating as my lifestyle NOT just when prepping for a competition. 

 

I made my family a nice dinner tonight which included a cake for dessert. I do make healthy meals but I don't expect my family to eat as strict as I do. Also I have a gluten allergy so I almost always have to prepare some different foods. 

 So any, I was really in the mood for something sweet and didn't want to drink a protein shake so I came up with this recipe: 

Ingredients:

1-1 1/2 scoop(s) UMP protein powder any flavor (I used Rocky Road) I used a digital food scale = 45 grams 

1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder 

1 tsp sugar or sugar substitute (I used Equal) 

1/4 tsp baking soda 

1 egg white 

1 tbsp peanut butter 

Add water until reaches a batter consistency. 

Instructions:

Mix all the dry ingredients in a mug (protein powder, cocoa powder, sugar, baking soda, and salt) with a fork until well blended and there are no clumps. Add in the egg and water and mix until smooth. Drop the peanut butter into the center of the chocolate mixture and press down to submerge. Microwave for around 1-2.5 minutes on high (give or take some time depending on your microwave), but watch it! It will start to bubble over the top. If this happens, stop microwaving, press batter back into mug with fork, and continue microwaving. When finished, cake should be cooked but still very moist. It is okay if not all the batter has cooked! 

 Very yummy and a nice clean treat!! 

Happy Eating! 

Monica 

This is my mug cake after it was cooked! Yummy!!