🍫 Chocolate Protein Mug Cake (Rich, Fudgy & High-Protein!)
This quick & easy mug cake is packed with protein from cottage cheese and egg, naturally sweetened with monk fruit, and ultra chocolaty & fudgy with melty chocolate chips.
📌 Yields: 1 serving
⏱ Prep Time: 5 minutes
🔥 Cook Time: 1 minute
⚡ Total Time: 6 minutes
🛒 Ingredients
- ⅓ cup cottage cheese (blended until smooth)
- 1 egg
- 3 tbsp cocoa powder
- 3 tbsp monk fruit sweetener (or preferred sweetener)
- 1 tbsp almond flour
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp chocolate chips (dark or milk chocolate)
👨🍳 Directions
1️⃣ Blend Cottage Cheese
- Blend ⅓ cup cottage cheese until smooth & creamy.
2️⃣ Mix Batter
- In a microwave-safe mug, whisk together:
✅ Blended cottage cheese
✅ 1 egg
✅ 3 tbsp cocoa powder
✅ 3 tbsp monk fruit sweetener
✅ 1 tbsp almond flour
✅ 1 tsp vanilla extract - Stir until fully combined.
3️⃣ Add Chocolate Chips
- Fold in 1 tbsp chocolate chips.
4️⃣ Microwave
- Microwave on high for 60-90 seconds (time varies by microwave power).
- The cake should be set but still slightly fudgy in the center.
5️⃣ Cool & Enjoy!
- Let cool for 1 minute before digging in.
- Optional: Top with extra chocolate chips, whipped cream, or nut butter.
🔥 Pro Tips & Variations
💪 More protein? – Add ½ scoop chocolate protein powder (increase liquid slightly if needed).
🍫 Extra fudgy? – Stir in ½ tsp melted coconut oil.
🌰 Nutty flavor? – Swap almond flour for peanut flour.
📊 Nutrition (Approx.)
📌 Calories: ~220 kcal
📌 Protein: ~18g
📌 Carbs: ~14g
📌 Fat: ~10g
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