5-Ingredient Protein Brownie Mug Cake

freshly baked protein brownie mug cake with chocolate chips and flaky salt on top.

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5-Ingredient Protein Brownie Mug Cake

This protein brownie mug cake is a warm, rich, deeply chocolatey single-serve dessert made with just 5 simple ingredients! It's gluten-free, refined sugar-free, and packs over 30 grams of protein per serving, making it the ultimate healthy treat that actually tastes indulgent. For a protein mug cake that's moist, fudgy, and genuinely delicious - THIS is it!

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Prep Time: 2

Cook Time: 2

Total Time: 4

Servings: serving

Equipment

1 microwave-safe mug

Ingredients

1/4 cup Greek yogurt or blended cottage cheese
1 egg
1/4 cup chocolate protein powder I used Be Well By Kelly Chocolate Protein Powder
1 tablespoon cocoa powder
1 tablespoon maple syrup

Instructions

Add all ingredients to a large microwave-safe mug and stir VERY well until completely smooth with no lumps or dry spots.
Microwave: Cook on high for 90 seconds. Let rest 1 minute before eating.
Oven: Pour into a greased ramekin and bake at 350°F for 25 minutes.
Top with peanut butter, Greek yogurt, chocolate chips, or your favorite toppings. Enjoy immediately!

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