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.
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!
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.
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.
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Keto Low Carb Vanilla Berry Mug Cake from Ditch The Carbs
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Vanilla Chai Protein Mug Cake
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
Rose | The Clean Dish
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!
lauren.kelly
Thank you Rose!
Liz
Lauren, this is one delicious way to get both more protein and probiotics! Such a fun mug cake!
lauren.kelly
Thanks Liz!
Nutmeg Nanny
I LOVE packing protein into everyday treats. I would totally chow down on this cake before bed. Yum!
lauren.kelly
Me too Brandy 🙂 Thank you!
Kelly @ Nosh and Nourish
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!
lauren.kelly
Thanks Kelly!
Heather | All Roads Lead to the Kitchen
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.
lauren.kelly
It's never too late Heather!
Teri
Why is the coconut oil needed?
lauren.kelly
Hi Teri! I imagine it would be too dry without the coconut oil? Let me know if you make it without it! Thank you!
Ashley @ Wishes and Dishes
This is the cutest little mug cake ever! Ready in 5 minutes? ummm sign me up!
lauren.kelly
You got it Ashley 🙂
Robert
This mug cake looks amazing. Plant protein was a nice touch! Thanks for this
lauren.kelly
Thank you Robert!
sue | theviewfromgreatisland
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!
lauren.kelly
Thanks so much Sue!
Rachel @ Baked by Rachel
I kind of want this for breakfast. That's allowed... right?
lauren.kelly
Totally allowed Rachel 🙂
Maria
This mug cake is such an awesome way to satisfy my sweet tooth with out totally splurging! So great adding the protein powder!
lauren.kelly
Thanks Maria!
Erin @ Dinners, Dishes, and Desserts
I love that this is made with a protein powder, makes it filling as well as a treat!
lauren.kelly
Thanks Erin!
Erin @ Texanerin Baking
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. 😀
lauren.kelly
Yes Erin, this is so much better than sauerkraut 😉
kellie+@+The+Suburban+Soapbox
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!
lauren.kelly
I hope you like it Kellie!
Catherine
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
lauren.kelly
Thanks Catherine!