Molten Mocha Mug Cake

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Molten Mocha Protein Mug Cake

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Recipe Data

1
Serving
8min
Prep
10min
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    Description

    Packed with 29 grams of protein, this chocolaty mocha-y mug cake is a great way to kick off your day or recover after an exhausting workout.

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    Servings and Ingredients

    Ingredients
    Serves 1
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    ¼ c. Performance Inspired mocha-flavored protein powder, or chocolate-flavored protein powder
    1 tbsp. Hershey's dark chocolate cocoa powder
    2 tbsp. Sola sweetener
    ½ tsp. Hy-Vee baking powder
    ¼ tsp. Hy-Vee baking soda
    ¾ tsp. Hy-Vee instant coffee
    ⅛ tsp. Hy-Vee salt
    1 Hy-Vee large egg
    5 tbsp. Hy-Vee skim milk
    Hy-Vee powdered sugar, for dusting, if desired
    Hy-Vee caramel syrup, for drizzling, if desired

    Things To Grab

    • 16-oz. microwave-safe mug
    • Fork

    Directions

    1. Add protein powder, cocoa powder, sweetener, baking powder, baking soda, instant coffee, and salt to a 16-oz. microwave-safe mug. Stir with a fork until evenly combined. Stir in egg yolk and skim milk. Stir until completely incorporated. 

    2. Place mug into microwave. Microwave on 30% power for 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from microwave and allow to cool for 3 minutes. Serve, sprinkled with powdered sugar and drizzled with caramel syrup, if desired.

    Nutrition facts

    Servings

    230 Calories per serving

    Amounts Per Serving

    • Total Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 240g
    • Sodium: 880mg
    • Total Carbohydrates: 21g
    • Protein: 29g

    Daily Values

    0%
    Iron 10%
    0%
    Calcium 40%
    0%
    Vitamin D 10%
    0%
    Potassium 6%

    Recipe Source:

    Hy-Vee Test Kitchen