Description
Indulge in a guilt-free treat with this Cinnamon Roll Protein Mug Cake recipe. Packed with protein and flavor, it’s a satisfying single-serve dessert or snack that’s quick and easy to make in the microwave.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Cake:
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder (about 30g)
- 2 tablespoons almond flour
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened applesauce
- 1 tablespoon milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- pinch of salt
Cinnamon Swirl:
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar or coconut sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon water
Icing (optional):
- 1 tablespoon Greek yogurt
- 1/2 teaspoon maple syrup or powdered sweetener
Instructions
- Main Cake: In a small bowl, mix protein powder, almond flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Add Greek yogurt, applesauce, milk, and vanilla extract. Stir until smooth batter forms. Pour into a microwave-safe mug.
- Cinnamon Swirl: In a separate bowl, mix the swirl ingredients, drizzle over the batter, and swirl gently.
- Microwave on high for 45–60 seconds until cooked.
- Icing (optional): Mix yogurt and sweetener, drizzle over the cake before serving.
Notes
- Microwave times may vary—start with 45 seconds and check for doneness.
- You can use oat flour instead of almond flour if preferred.
- For a dairy-free version, use coconut yogurt and plant-based milk.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 minute
- Category: Breakfast, Snack
- Method: Microwave
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mug cake
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
