Made in a matter of minutes, these protein mug cakes are an easy win for sweet-tooth cravings.
Sometimes there’s just nothing in your cupboards good enough to satisfy that need for something indulgent after dinner.
We’re on hand with plenty of sweet solutions to the problem — all five of these delicious protein mug cakes are made with just a handful of ingredients, so you can dig into something super-tasty with minimal effort.
1. Molten Chocolate Mug Cake
This mug cake comes with an irresistible melted chocolate centre… Need we say anymore?
| Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
| 456 | 15.3g | 50g | 24.5g |
Recipe here.
2.Protein Sandwich Cookie Mug Cake
We’ve taken two things that we love — cookies and cake — and fused them together to create this dessert of dreams.
| Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
| 271 | 13g | 15g | 16.7g |
Recipe here.
3. Spiced Apple Protein Mug Cake
Looking for something fruity? Sweet apple with a hint of cinnamon is a classic combo that tastes great all year round.
| Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
| 330 | 7g | 65g | 4.6g |
Recipe here.
4. High-Protein Vegan Blueberry Mug Cake
If you’re after a plant-based protein hit, this sweet treat is the choice for you.
| Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
| 248 | 24g | 38g | 0.8g |
Recipe here.
5. Peanut Butter Bomb Protein Mug Cake
This is the perfect partnership of rich chocolate sponge and warm, oozing peanut butter. Dig in.
| Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
| 370 | 23g | 22g | 25g |
Recipe here.
6. High-Protein Cinnamon Roll Mug Cake
Cinnamon rolls, protein, and an ooey gooey cinnamon "icing". Need we say anymore?
| Calories | 357 |
|---|---|
| Total Fat | 9.8g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 47.7g |
| Protein | 19.5g |
Recipe here.
Peanut Butter Banana Brownies
Banana bread is old news. It’s all about banana brownies.
Easy Peanut Butter Flapjacks
Is there anything peanut butter doesn’t go well with?
Lauren is an English Literature graduate originally from the South. She’s always loved swimming, has discovered the power of weight training over the past few years, and has lots of room for improvement in her weekly hot yoga class.
On the weekends she’s usually cooking or eating some kind of brunch, and she enjoys trying out new recipes with her housemates – especially since shaking off student habits, like mainly surviving off pasta. Above all, she’s a firm believer in keeping a balance between the gym and gin.
Find out more about Lauren’s experience here.
