Chocolate Buckeye Protein Mug Cake
This Chocolate Buckeye Protein Mug Cake is a single-serve microwave mug cake ready in about 1 minute. Packed with chocolate protein powder and a peanut butter center, it’s an easy, high-protein dessert or post-workout munchie with optional chocolate chips or drizzle.
Ingredients
- 3 Tbsp chocolate protein powder
- ! Tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 Tbsp oat flour
- 1 Tbsp sugar or your preferred sweetener
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
- 1 pinch salt
- 3 Tbsp milk any kind
- 1 Tbsp greek yogurt
- 1/2 tsp vanilla
- 1 Tbsp peanut butter
- mini chocolate chips or chocolate drizzle optional
Instructions
- Mix dry ingredients in a microwave-safe mug: add the chocolate protein powder, unsweetened cocoa powder, oat flour, sweetener, baking powder, and pinch of salt. Stir to combine so there are no big clumps.
- Add the milk, greek yogurt and vanilla extract. Stir well until you have a smooth batter.
- Microwave the mug for 25–30 seconds, then remove.
- Spoon the tablespoon of peanut butter into the center so it sinks slightly into the batter.
- Microwave another 25–30 seconds, or until the top is just set but still moist. Microwaves vary, so watch closely to avoid overcooking.
- If you like, sprinkle mini chocolate chips on top or drizzle with melted chocolate or another spoonful of peanut butter. Let cool a minute then enjoy warm.