Description
A quick and easy Peanut Butter Cup Microwave Protein Mug Cake, packed with chocolate, peanut butter, and protein. Ready in just 3 minutes!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tbsp oat flour (or almond flour)
- 1 tbsp cocoa powder
- 1 scoop vanilla or chocolate protein powder
- ¼ tsp baking powder
- 2 tbsp peanut butter
- ¼ cup milk of choice
- 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- ¼ tsp vanilla extract
- Optional toppings: peanut butter cups, crushed peanuts, chocolate chips
Instructions
- Mix oat flour, cocoa powder, protein powder, and baking powder in a microwave-safe mug.
- Stir in peanut butter, milk, honey, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Microwave on high for 60-90 seconds until firm but slightly gooey in the center.
- Let cool slightly and add optional toppings.
- Enjoy warm for the best texture!
Notes
- Use a large mug to prevent overflow.
- Adjust sweetness with more honey or maple syrup.
- Microwave times may vary, so check for doneness.
- Swap peanut butter for almond or sunflower seed butter if needed.
- Add a pinch of sea salt for enhanced flavor.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 1-1.5 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Method: Microwave
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mug cake
- Calories: ~320 kcal
- Sugar: ~10g
- Sodium: ~150mg
- Fat: ~15g
- Saturated Fat: ~5g
- Unsaturated Fat: ~8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: ~28g
- Fiber: ~4g
- Protein: ~20g
- Cholesterol: ~10mg
Keywords: peanut butter cup, mug cake, protein dessert, quick chocolate cake, microwave recipe, healthy dessert, protein-rich snack, high-protein cake