Mug cakes are ingenious - simply mix a few staple ingredients in your favourite mug, pop in the microwave for 90 seconds, and in no time at all you can be curled up on the sofa enjoying this delicious cake-for-one. No leftovers to worry about going stale. No preheating the oven. No mixing bowls or whisks to wash up. So next time you're craving something sweet but are short for time, this incredibly simple vegan chocolate mug cake is sure to hit the spot - it's rich, sweet, and VERY chocolatey. And with 14g of protein it can really help towards your fitness and recovery!
Enjoy sweet vegan chocolate protein snacks like this? Then you’ll love these vegan chocolate protein waffles with 10-second peanut butter caramel sauce!
* A note on protein - it’s absolutely not necessary to use protein supplements just because you’re on a vegan diet. They can however be useful and convenient, especially if you’re regularly weight training, where a higher protein intake can help with building muscle strength and mass - the same reason you’ll often see meat eaters drinking a whey protein shake after the gym! Vivo Life is my favourite vegan protein brand - all their products are vegan, use raw and fermented proteins for improved absorption, are independently tested for heavy metals, and are smooth and taste great! You can use ‘TJ10’ for a 10% discount on your first order with them!
Vegan Protein Chocolate Mug Cake
Ingredients (serves 1):
2 Tbsp plain flour
1.5 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
2 Tbsp brown sugar
1/2 tsp baking powder
4 Tbsp unsweetened almond milk
1 Tbsp plain soy yoghurt
*I used Vivo Life Perform but you can use your favourite brand in chocolate or vanilla - or just swap the protein powder for 1 Tbsp extra flour if you don't have any handy. I tried this too and it turned out just as good.
Method:
Mix all the dry ingredients (flour, cocoa, sugar, protein powder if using, and baking powder) together in a microwavable mug using a fork. Now add the almond milk and soy yoghurt and stir to combine.
Pop in the microwave on high for 90 seconds until the cake has risen (OR pop in a 180C oven for 12-14 minutes). Allow to cool slightly, then enjoy straight from the mug!
Get creative with the toppings - fresh fruit, grated dark chocolate, vegan cream / ice cream, chopped nuts etc all work really well.
Nutrition (per chocolate mug cake):
Protein: 14.0g (Women: 28.0% / Men: 25.5%)
Iron: 3.3mg (Women: 22.3% / Men: 37.9%)
Calories: 241 (Women: 12.1% / Men: 9.6%)
Sugars: 17.5g (Women: 19.4% / Men: 14.6%)
Total Fats: 4.2g (Women: 6.0% / Men: 4.4%)
Saturated Fats: 1.0g (Women: 5.0% / Men: 3.3%)
Salt: 0.2g (Women: 3.3% / Men: 3.3%)
Fibre: 5.9g (Women: 19.7% / Men: 19.7%)
See the Nutrition Info page for more details on % of Dietary Reference Values for men and women.
