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High-Protein Kodiak Mug Cakes

Chelsea Plummer | Mae's Menu
Made with just 5 ingredients and boasting 9 grams of protein per serving, these High-Protein Kodiak Mug Cakes make a healthier dessert or delicious post-workout snack! Enjoy it with a scoop of ice cream or vanilla Greek yogurt on top.
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Prep Time 3 minutes
Cook Time 2 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 2 servings per mug cake
Calories 267 kcal

Ingredients
  

Kodiak Mug Cakes

  • ½ cup Kodiak cake pancake mix plain
  • 1 ½ tablespoons natural cocoa powder or dark chocolate cocoa powder
  • ½ cup milk dairy or unsweetened plant milk
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup or agave syrup
  • 1 ½ tablespoons semisweet chocolate chips (regular, mini, or chunks) or dark chocolate chips

Optional Chocolate Drizzle

  • 1 tablespoon semisweet chocolate chips (regular, mini, or chunks)
  • ¼ teaspoon coconut oil or canola oil

Instructions
 

  • In a large microwave-safe mug, whisk together the Kodiak cake pancake mix and cocoa powder until well combined.
  • Stir in the milk and maple syrup until no streaks of flour remain.
  • Microwave the mug cake on high for 1 ½ minutes.
  • Top with the chocolate chips and microwave for another 1 minute or until cooked through.
  • If desired, make the optional chocolate drizzle by heating the chocolate and oil in 30-second bursts in the microwave, stirring between each interval, until smooth and melted. Drizzle the chocolate over the mugs and serve hot!

Notes

Smaller Mug Cakes: Each Kodiak cake mug cake is rather large and makes two servings. For smaller, single-serve cakes, split the recipe in two and divide it between two mugs. Cook on high for 1-2 minutes until cooked through and risen.
Extra Protein Boost: Each whole mug cake makes two servings, together boasting 20 grams of protein. If you'd like a higher protein concentration, stir in a tablespoon or two of your favorite vanilla or unsweetened whey protein powder, use filtered milk (such as Fairlife), or top the cake with a large dollop of vanilla Greek yogurt.
Storage Directions:
  • Refrigeration: Leftovers keep covered tightly wrapped with aluminum foil or plastic wrap in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • Freezing: Once the cake has cooled to room temperature, scoop it out of the mug and transfer it to a freezer-safe container or zip-top bag. Freeze for up to 3 months. Defrost the cake in the refrigerator for 3-4 hours until thawed.
Recipe Pro-Tips
    • Use a large mug. Since the Kodiak Cakes mix contains baking soda and other leavening agents to help them rise when cooked, you will need a mug that can accommodate the cakes as they expand. I recommend using at least a 12-ounce mug.
    • Stir the dry ingredients well. Thoroughly mix the pancake mix with the cocoa powder before adding the wet ingredients for an even chocolate flavor.
    • Cook until cooked through. Microwave strengths can vary, so cook the mug cake with Kodiak pancake mix until it is risen and cooked through. You will know it is done when a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. For weaker microwaves, you may need to add on extra cooking time in 30-second intervals.
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Nutrition

Calories: 267kcalCarbohydrates: 37.5gProtein: 9gFat: 10.5gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 85mgPotassium: 186mgFiber: 3gSugar: 13gVitamin A: 9IUCalcium: 102mgIron: 2mg
Keyword healthy mug cake, kodiak mug cakes, protein mug cake
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