Kodiak Mug Cake (High Protein, Chocolatey & Ready in 5 Minutes!)

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Kodiak Mug Cake (High Protein, Chocolatey & Ready in 5 Minutes!)

This high protein mug cake is made with Kodiak Cakes pancake mix, natural cocoa powder, milk, maple syrup, and chocolate chips — 5 ingredients, 5 minutes, one mug, 20 grams of protein. Rich, fudgy, and chocolatey enough to satisfy a real dessert craving.

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Prep Time 3

Cook Time 2

Total Time 5

Course Breakfast, Dessert, Snack

Cuisine American

Servings servings (1 large 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 (at least 12 oz), whisk together the Kodiak pancake mix and cocoa powder until well combined.
Stir in the milk and maple syrup until no streaks of flour remain.
Microwave on high for 1½ minutes.
Remove and add the chocolate chips on top. Microwave another 1 minute until just cooked through.
For the drizzle: melt chocolate chips and oil in 30-second microwave bursts, stirring between each, until smooth. Drizzle over the mug cake.
Serve immediately, topped with nut butter, Greek yogurt, fresh fruit, or vanilla ice cream.

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Notes

Use a large mug — at least 12 oz. The batter rises as it cooks.
Don't overcook — slightly underdone is always better than rubbery. Start checking at the minimum times.
Chocolate chips added halfway — adds molten chocolate pockets. Don't stir them in at the start.
Boost protein — stir in 1–2 tbsp whey protein powder, use Fairlife milk, or top with vanilla Greek yogurt.
Smaller servings — split batter between 2 mugs; microwave 1–2 minutes each.
No microwave — bake in a ramekin at 350°F for 12–15 minutes.
Dairy-free — use unsweetened almond or oat milk and dairy-free chocolate chips.

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

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