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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.
Disclaimer: I was compensated by PlantFusion to create this recipe. However, like always, the opinions are entirely my own. Promise ????
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.
See where I am going with this?
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.
Yeah, I am talking to you, kids. We can each have our own. No, you may not eat mine.
Get your own.
This is a build up of frustration of years and years of my kids eating my food.
I am over it.
So yes, I added some melted chocolate 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!
I was so excited to try this PlantFusion Vanilla Chai 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!
That’s huge!
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.
This whole thing takes 5 minutes to make! No more excuses that you don’t have time for a healthy snack.
Or Breakfast.
Or dessert.
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.
I can’t wait to create some more mug cake recipes for you guys! Be on the look at for some delicious, new, creative treats!
If you have any ideas for me or anything specific you would like to see me make, please let me know. You guys always have such creative ideas and I love when you share with me.
In the meantime, please go visit Plantfusion on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. You will be happy you did. Tell them I sent you!
Even better, you can order a sample kit here for just $10, shipping included! I love a good deal!
Vanilla Chai Protein Mug Cake
Ingredients
- 1 scoop Plantfusion Vanilla Chai Protein
- 1/2 mashed ripe banana
- 1/4 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
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Add wet ingredients to a bowl and mix.
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Add dry ingredients until smooth.
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Slowly pour batter into microwave safe mug.
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Cook in microwave on high for 1-2 minutes (depending on the strength of your microwave) and until the middle is set.
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Let cool, then pour the mug cake out so it sits upside down on a plate.
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Top with
Here are some more healthy mug cakes that I thought you might like:
Low Fat Chocolate Mug Cake from Cafe Delights
Cinnamon Roll Microwave Mug Cake from Kim’s Cravings
Healthy Vegan Peanut Butter Mug Cake from The Conscious Plant Kitchen
Healthy Chocolate Chip Mug Cake from The Big Man’s World
Keto Low Carb Snickerdoodle Mug Cake from All Day I Dream About Food
Keto Low Carb Vanilla Berry Mug Cake from Ditch The Carbs
If you make this Vanilla Chai Mug Cake or any of the other recipes I have shared with you, please some back and let me know. You guys know that I love to hear from you!
I hope you enjoy these! Thank you for stopping by and please come back soon!
Dear Lauren, your mug cake looks so good! What a fun treat and I love that it’s packed with protein and fiber. xo, Catherine
Thanks Catherine!
I can’t WAIT to make this! I’m always searching for a sweet treat at the end of the day and this is going to be it!
I hope you like it Kellie!
That’s so cool that it has fermented foods and probiotics in there! I NEED this. I try to eat sauerkraut every day but it’s hard because I absolutely hate it. 😉 I’d much rather eat this cake. 😀
Yes Erin, this is so much better than sauerkraut 😉
I love that this is made with a protein powder, makes it filling as well as a treat!
Thanks Erin!
This mug cake is such an awesome way to satisfy my sweet tooth with out totally splurging! So great adding the protein powder!
Thanks Maria!
I kind of want this for breakfast. That’s allowed… right?
Totally allowed Rachel 🙂
I adore a great mug cake, and what a creative idea to ‘beef’ it up with protein, I might have to do that with all my cakes from now on!
Thanks so much Sue!
This is the cutest little mug cake ever! Ready in 5 minutes? ummm sign me up!
You got it Ashley 🙂
This mug cake looks amazing. Plant protein was a nice touch! Thanks for this
Thank you Robert!
Why is the coconut oil needed?
Hi Teri! I imagine it would be too dry without the coconut oil? Let me know if you make it without it! Thank you!
I’m even later to the game than you are – I still haven’t tried making one! This sounds delicious, and that protein powder sounds like something I’d love to have on hand.
It’s never too late Heather!
I love this!!! I’ve never done a mug cake either… but now I totally want to try one. I love how protein-packed this meal is — and how quick it is! No excuse to not have a great breakfast!
Thanks Kelly!
I LOVE packing protein into everyday treats. I would totally chow down on this cake before bed. Yum!
Me too Brandy 🙂 Thank you!
Lauren, this is one delicious way to get both more protein and probiotics! Such a fun mug cake!
Thanks Liz!
I used to make mug cakes a few years ago and totally forgot about it! Time to reinstate, starting with your lovely recipe! I also need to include more probiotics in my diet so this is absolutely perfect! Love this recipe!
Thank you Rose!
I know what I’m having for dessert tonight!! 😉
I hope you like it Lauren 🙂
I’ll admit I used to make the unhealthy version of these during my last pregnancy, after the other two kids when to bed!
Pregnancy cravings don’t count Ally 🙂
Oh my gosh, this looks fabulous. I think mug cakes are genius – you get a great cake fix without committing to an entire cake.
No sharing required Susan!
This sounds amazing, Lauren! I love having recipes like this to whip up for those late night cravings!
Thanks Caroline!
I need this!
You will love it Heather 🙂