Protein Mug Cake (Chocolate Baked Oats)

Chocolate protein mug cake in a ramekin topped with chocolate chips.

Protein Mug Cake (Chocolate Baked Oats)

This divine chocolate mug cake is packed with plant-protein and takes less than 10 minutes to make! The secret ingredient? Oats! if you've never tried baked oats, this is your sign. Print this protein mug cake recipe and enjoy it for breakfast, a snack, or dessert!

Course Breakfast, Dessert, Snack

Cuisine Amercan

Keyword chocolate baked oats, gluten-free mug cake, protein baked oats, protein mug cake, single serving chocolate cake

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 2

Total Time 7

Servings Mug Cake

Calories 529kcal

Author Michelle Cehn

Cost $1

Equipment

1 ramekin (8 oz) or mug (microwave safe and at least twice as large as the batter)
1 microwave (or oven)
1 cooking spray oil

Ingredients

1/2 cup rolled oats
2 tablespoons cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 banana super-ripe and spotty
1/4 cup soymilk any type
1 tablespoon maple syrup or agave nectar
1 dash vanilla extract
2 tablespoons chocolate chips or chocolate ganache, caramel, or other ooey-gooey center

Instructions

In a high-speed blender, add 1/2 cup rolled oats (dry) and blend until you have a fine powder that resembles flour. Add cocoa powder and baking powder and mix to combine. Set aside.
In a microwave-safe mug or large ramekin, add the half-banana and mash with a fork until no lumps remain. Add the soymilk, maple syrup, and a small dash of vanilla extract and mix until throughly combined.
Carefully add the dry oat flour mixture to the ramekin and mix with a fork just until combined. Do not over-mix. Make sure the ramekin or mug is at least 2x the size of the batter, as it will rise dramatically in the microwave.
Add a special surprise center! Using a large spoon, lift up some of the batter, sprinkle chocolate chips (or your chosen center ingredients) into the center of the batter, and cover with the spoonful of batter.
Place in the microwave and microwave for 2 minutes. Allow to cool for 5 minutes and enjoy!

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Notes

This healthy baked oats mug cake recipe naturally packs a protein-punch with 10 grams of plant protein!
If you'd like to add additional protein, add one tablespoon of the plant-based protein powder in place of one tablespoon of cocoa powder.
If you'd prefer to bake your protein mug cake in the oven, preheat to 350 degrees, make sure you're using an oven-safe ramekin, and bake for about 25 minutes.

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