Ingredients
- 1 scoop chocolate whey protein powder
- 1 large egg
- 1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tbsp almond flour
- ¼ tsp baking powder
- Splash of milk (about 2 tbsp)
Steps
- In a microwave-safe mug, whisk egg, chocolate whey, cocoa, almond flour and baking powder with a fork.
- Add a splash of milk and stir into a thick batter: should be roughly the consistency of brownie mix.
- Microwave on high for 60–90 seconds. Watch it puff but don't let it overflow.
- Let cool for 30 seconds, then eat straight from the mug with a spoon.
Macros
Per mug. Low-carb sweet-tooth solution. Numbers vary slightly by brand of whey.
Recommended powders for this recipe
Mug cakes can go rubbery fast if your whey is too high-quality (counter-intuitive but true). You want a whey that holds moisture in the microwave: these three excel: