60-Second Peanut Butter Protein Mug Cake
Single-serving mug cake combining protein powder, peanut butter, and maple syrup for a quick microwave dessert. Mixed in one container and cooked in 60 seconds, yielding a warm, cake-like treat ready to eat immediately.
Ingredients
Instructions
- 1
Spray a mug or ramekin with non-stick spray.
- 2
Combine protein powder, flour, and baking powder in the mug.
- 3
Add peanut butter, maple syrup, vanilla, and milk, then mix thoroughly.
- 4
Microwave for 60 seconds.
- 5
Allow to cool before eating.
Good to Know
Dry ingredients may be mixed in advance and stored in an airtight container; add wet ingredients immediately before microwaving.
Serve warm immediately after cooling briefly from microwave.
Common Mistakes
Do not skip the non-stick spray to avoid cake sticking to the mug.
Do not overmix after adding milk to avoid overdeveloped gluten from flour.
Do not skip the cooling step to avoid burning your mouth on the hot cake.
Substitutions
Dairy-Free Swaps
Nut-Free Alternatives
General Alternatives
unflavored or vanilla varieties work best