Description
Indulge in a guilt-free treat with this Cinnamon Roll Protein Mug Cake recipe. Packed with protein and bursting with cinnamon flavor, this single-serve cake is the perfect snack or quick dessert option. Topped with a creamy glaze, it’s a delicious and satisfying treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
- 2 tablespoons almond flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- pinch of salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened applesauce
- 1 tablespoon milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar or coconut sugar (optional)
For Topping:
- 1 teaspoon cream cheese
- 1 teaspoon Greek yogurt
- sweetener to taste (for glaze)
Instructions
- Dry Ingredients: In a microwave-safe mug, combine the protein powder, almond flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- Microwave on high for 45–60 seconds or until the cake is set and puffed in the center.
- Mix cream cheese and Greek yogurt with sweetener to create a glaze.
- Spread or drizzle the glaze over the warm mug cake and enjoy immediately.
Wet Ingredients: Stir in the applesauce, milk, vanilla extract, and brown sugar if using. Mix until a smooth batter forms, ensuring no lumps.
Notes
- Cooking time may vary by microwave—start with 45 seconds and add more time in 10-second increments if needed.
- Use a wide mug to prevent overflow.
- You can substitute oat flour or coconut flour for almond flour, adjusting liquid if needed.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 minute
- Category: Snack
- Method: Microwave
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mug cake
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
