Description
This high-protein vanilla mug cake is soft, fluffy, and comforting, made in minutes with simple ingredients like Greek yogurt and vanilla protein powder. It’s the perfect single-serve dessert when you want something sweet, nourishing, and warm without baking a full cake.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Crack the egg into a microwave-safe mug and whisk until smooth.
- Add Greek yogurt, vanilla extract, and sweetener. Stir well.
- Add protein powder, baking powder, and salt.
- Mix until the batter is smooth with no lumps.
- Let the batter rest for 1 minute.
- Microwave for 60–75 seconds until set.
- Cool briefly and enjoy straight from the mug.
Notes
Use a protein powder you enjoy the taste of. Do not overcook or the cake may become dry. Serve with berries or yogurt if desired. Best enjoyed fresh.
- Prep Time: 3 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 minute
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Microwave
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mug cake
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 185mg