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    Home » Recipes » Desserts

    Vanilla Chai Protein Mug Cake

    Published: Apr 21, 2016 · Modified: May 30, 2024 by Lauren Kelly · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    This Vanilla Protein Mug Cake is light, healthy and packed with protein and probiotics! Your snack (and dessert) game just got more exciting.  The best part? It's ready in 5 minutes.

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    Disclaimer: I was compensated by Plantfusion to create this recipe. However, like always, the opinions are entirely my own.

    I know, I am late to the whole "mug cake" frenzy.

    And yes, now I will admit that I wish I jumped on this bandwagon a whole lot sooner.

    But from now on, this will be new favorite snack.  And treat.  And maybe breakfast some days.  There's protein in there!

    My version of a mug cake contains some added protein to help keep you full. Being that this is vegan, gluten free and dairy free it is healthy enough to eat for breakfast.

    I guess I never realized just how easy these mug cakes actually were to make. And I also love that I ma not making a huge dessert which I just might be tempted to eating the whole thing.

    Thee mug cakes are portion controlled and you don't have to share with anyone. I love it.

    So yes, I added some melted chocolate chips and sprinkles to make this even more fun, but since I've had it both ways, I can't attest that it's equally delicious with or without the fun stuff.

    On top of all this deliciousness, there is a ton of protein and probiotics in here!

    If you are looking for more healthy desserts, you will love these Vanilla Chocolate Cheesecake Bars, Pecan Cheesecake Bars, Low Carb Red Velvet Cake and these Chocolate Chip Zucchini Cookies.

    All of these would be even more yummy with some Low Carb Bulletproof Hot Chocolate, Apple Chai Latte, Eggnog Latte and definitely some Spiked Apple Cider! 

    Also, my cookbooks are both on sale now and would make a great gift! The Everything Wheat Free Diet Cookbook and The Greek Yogurt Cookbook are both the lowest prices I have seen!

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    Why You Should Make This Vanilla Mug Cake

    I was so excited to try this Plantfusion Vanilla Protein and I absolutely loved it.  Plantfusion protein is 100% plant-based (vegan), dairy, soy and gluten free, sugar free, top 8 allergen free, is smooth tasting compared to other vegan plant proteins and is the only powder on the market that includes probiotics and fermented foods to aid digestion!

    I love my probiotics.  What I love even more about Plantfusion is their "whole food" approach.  

    They use living fermented foods which contains tons of strains of naturally occurring probiotics that help to aid in digestion.  I love this.

    Remember, all proper health begins with optimal gut health, and that's where these probiotics come into the picture.

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    This whole thing takes 5 minutes to make!  No more excuses that you don't have time for a healthy snack.

    I mean, everyone has an extra 5 minutes, right?

    I put this mug cake on the plate just to show you how easy it comes out, but you can easily just eat it right out of the mug to make it even easier and it have less clean up.

    Vanilla Chai Protein Mug Cake with sprinkles and melted chocolate.Pin

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    Vanilla Chai Protein Mug Cake

    This Vanilla Protein Mug Cake is light, healthy and packed with protein and probiotics! Your snack (and dessert) game just got more exciting.
    5 from 4 votes
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    Course: Dessert, Snack, treat, vegetarian
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Vegetarian
    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 2 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 2 minutes minutes
    Servings: 1 serving
    Calories: 276kcal
    Author: Lauren Kelly

    Ingredients

    • 1 scoop Plantfusion Vanilla Chai Protein
    • ½ mashed ripe banana
    • ¼ cup almond milk
    • 2 tablespoons coconut flour
    • 1 tablespoon ground flax seed
    • 1 teaspoon chia seeds
    • 2 teaspoons coconut oil
    • 1 tablespoon 100% maple syrup or honey but it won't be vegan
    • melted chocolate and sprinkles for topping optional, make sure to use dairy free chocolate chips to keep it dairy free

    Instructions

    • Add wet ingredients to a bowl and mix.
    • Add dry ingredients until smooth.
    • Slowly pour batter into microwave safe mug.
    • Cook in microwave on high for 1-2 minutes (depending on the strength of your microwave) and until the middle is set.
    • Let cool, then pour the mug cake out so it sits upside down on a plate.
    • Top with

    Notes

    Eat immediately!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 276kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 116mg | Potassium: 329mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 40IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 143mg | Iron: 1mg
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    Comments

    1. Abby

      November 28, 2023 at 7:41 am

      5 stars
      The best quick and easy treat! So delicious.

      Reply
    2. Carly W

      November 28, 2023 at 6:57 am

      5 stars
      This was the perfect late-night treat for me! I loved that it felt indulgent, yet I knew it was good for me!

      Reply
      • Lauren Kelly

        November 28, 2023 at 7:27 am

        I love it after dinner too! Thanks for stopping by Carly!

        Reply
    3. Megan

      November 28, 2023 at 6:38 am

      5 stars
      I love vanilla cake and I even love this recipe more because it is vegan! So quick, easy, and totally guilt-free. Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
      • Lauren Kelly

        November 28, 2023 at 6:50 am

        Thank you! It's one of our favorites too!

        Reply
    4. Heather

      April 27, 2016 at 1:52 am

      I need this!

      Reply
      • lauren.kelly

        April 27, 2016 at 10:35 am

        You will love it Heather 🙂

        Reply
    5. Caroline

      April 26, 2016 at 11:25 pm

      This sounds amazing, Lauren! I love having recipes like this to whip up for those late night cravings!

      Reply
      • lauren.kelly

        April 27, 2016 at 10:35 am

        Thanks Caroline!

        Reply
    6. susan / the wimpy vegetarian

      April 26, 2016 at 9:47 pm

      Oh my gosh, this looks fabulous. I think mug cakes are genius - you get a great cake fix without committing to an entire cake.

      Reply
      • lauren.kelly

        April 27, 2016 at 10:35 am

        No sharing required Susan!

        Reply
    7. Lauren Gaskill | Making Life Sweet

      April 26, 2016 at 4:40 pm

      5 stars
      I know what I'm having for dessert tonight!! 😉

      Reply
      • lauren.kelly

        April 27, 2016 at 10:36 am

        I hope you like it Lauren 🙂

        Reply
    8. Ally's Sweet & Savory Eats

      April 26, 2016 at 5:40 pm

      I'll admit I used to make the unhealthy version of these during my last pregnancy, after the other two kids when to bed!

      Reply
      • lauren.kelly

        April 27, 2016 at 10:36 am

        Pregnancy cravings don't count Ally 🙂

        Reply
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