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This protein powder mug cake tastes like a gooey brownie but is completely guilt-free! It bakes up in just one minute and makes the best healthy single serving dessert.
I love my high protein desserts.
If you’ve tried my protein brownies, protein cookies, or protein donuts already, you know that I know my way around baking with protein powder.
Whenever me or my family crave something sweet after dinner and I don’t want to turn on the oven or bake something, we make a protein powder mug cake.
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Why you’ll love this protein mug cake recipe
- Single serving. This is the kind of dessert that you can make for yourself at any moment when the cravings strike to satisfy the sweet tooth.
- Over 25 grams of protein. Thanks to the addition of protein powder AND egg whites!
- It tastes like a brownie. It’s moist and gooey and full of fudgy chocolate flavor. You can even reduce the cooking time to make it extra gooey.
- Microwave or oven baked. I like to whip mine up in the microwave as it takes a minute but you can oven bake or air fry it!
- Perfect post workout treat. Fiber, protein, some carbs, and healthy fats- swap out your protein shake for this instead!
Ingredients (and substitutions)
This mug cake calls for simple ingredients and pantry staples and even options to swap them out to use what you have on hand. Here is what you’ll need:
- Protein Powder– Obviously, a must for a protein powder mug brownie recipe! See below for my tested recommendations!
- Coconut Flour– This is KEY to give this brownie a dessert-like texture! Do not omit, or else the brownie will be watery. Oat flour or almond flour will work.
- Sweetener– Optional, but recommended if you prefer a sweet brownie and if your protein powder is unsweetened. Coconut sugar, white sugar, or maple syrup are both fantastic options.
- Baking powder– To ensure the batter rises and transforms into an actual brownie!
- Cocoa Powder– To enhance the chocolate flavor- Use dark cocoa powder for the ultimate rich flavor!
- Egg or Egg white– Either can be used; egg whites will yield a fluffier texture!
- Milk of choice– To smooth out the batter. I typically use whole milk or unsweetened almond milk, but any milk, including non-dairy milk, works.
- Chocolate Chips– Optional, but highly recommended.
Find the printable recipe with measurements below.
How to make a protein mug cake
Making this mug brownie takes one minute to prepare and just one minute to make!
Step 1- Prepare the batter- Grease a large, microwave-safe mug. Place your dry ingredients into it and stir well. Add your egg white and milk and mix until a smooth batter remains. If desired, sprinkle through some chocolate chips.
Step 2- Microwave the batter- Microwave your protein powder cake for 60 seconds or up to 2 minutes. Cooking time depends on your brand of microwave.
Step 3- Remove from the mug and enjoy- Allow your mug brownie to sit for 20 seconds before slipping out of the mug onto a plate.
Tips to make the best recipe
- Don’t overcook: Mug cakes, especially protein powder mug cakes, cook quickly in the microwave, so be mindful not to overcook them. Start by cooking it for a minute, and if it is still under-done, microwave in 20-second bursts until done. Mine usually takes exactly one minute.
- Use a microwave-safe mug: Ensure that the mug you use is microwave-safe and that is a little larger than expected. This will prevent any of the cake batter from overflowing. I sometimes use a small cereal bowl to ensure this doesn’t happen.
- Mix well: Be very thorough when making the protein mug cake batter to prevent clumps. Protein powder tends to clump together.
- Experiment with toppings: Transform your high protein mug cake into something decadent by adding a scoop of protein ice cream, yogurt, or pudding on top.
Dietary and flavor variations
The beauty of any mug cake or single serving dessert is how easy it is to customize. Here are some ideas:
- Make it vegan! Swap out the egg/egg white for an egg substitute. I like using flax eggs or an egg replacer.
- Add mix-ins. Chopped nuts, berries, candy, peanut butter, etc.
- Chocolate protein mug cake. Use chocolate protein powder instead of a plain or vanilla one.
- Vanilla protein mug cake. Use vanilla protein powder and omit the cocoa powder.
- Banana protein mug cake. Add 1/2 small mashed banana.
Protein Powder 101
I’ve tried and tested MANY brands of protein powder, and different kinds can produce different results.
I often get asked if this recipe can be made with whey protein, and I do not recommend it. Because whey protein powder has a higher concentration of protein in it (as in, there are very few carbs in it), it dries out when baked or microwaved.
- Brown rice protein powder. A naturally vegan and gluten-free protein powder, this protein blend bakes well and tastes good too.
- Casein protein powder. My go-to protein powder, casein is naturally thicker than other protein powders (it’s often recommended to consume before bed!) and bakes beautifully. Casein also comes in tons of flavors, so have fun with it.
- Pea protein powder. A newer protein powder, pea protein is low sugar, low carb, and comes in both vanilla and chocolate.
- Protein powder blends. A protein blend usually mixes casein and whey or another two kinds of protein.
Storage instructions
Mug cakes are best enjoyed fresh, but can be stored for up to 2 days in the fridge, covered.
Frequently asked questions
To bake it in the oven, prepare the mug cake as instructed, but pour the batter into an oven-safe ramekin.
Preheat the oven to 180C/350F and bake the mug brownie for 10-12 minutes or until just cooked in the center.
Contrary to popular belief, you can microwave protein powder. The protein content remains exactly the same, and you will enjoy the same benefits of the protein powder, microwaved or not microwaved.
If you’d like to make a high protein mug cake without protein powder, try a keto mug cake or flourless mug cake instead.
More high protein recipes to try
Protein Mug Cake Recipe
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Ingredients
- 1/4 cup protein powder 32-34 grams
- 1 tablespoon coconut flour
- 2 tablespoon granulated sweetener of choice * See notes
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 1/2 tablespoons cocoa powder adjust to desired chocolate content
- 1 large egg Can sub for 1/4 cup egg whites OR 1 flax egg
- 1/4 cup milk of choice
- 1 tablespoon chocolate chips optional
Instructions
Microwave instructions
- Grease a small cereal bowl or deep mug and set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the protein powder, coconut flour, baking powder, granulated sweetener and cocoa powder and mix well.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the egg with the milk and pour into the dry mixture and mix until fully incorporated. Top with chocolate chips if desired.
- Microwave for 60 seconds and remove from microwave and enjoy immediately.
Oven instructions
- Pour batter in an oven safe dish and bake for 10-12 minutes on 180 degrees celsius for 10-12 minutes, until desired consistency.
Could you please include amounts? How much of each thing should I use? Thanks
The full recipe card does just that 🙂
I haven’t tried many protein mug cakes. But I think this was pretty darn good! Obviously, I wasn’t expecting it to taste exactly like a chocolate cake or muffin. But the flavor is all there and it definitely makes you feel like you’re not missing out. Personally, I only used 1 tablespoon of the sweetener, but I would definitely recommend this as a great recipe. Also, pretty filling. So a good tasty way of getting a little more protein at night.
Thank you, Gold!
which brand of brown rice protein do you recommend?
Love growing naturals 🙂
Love you, love your recipes!!
Easy, delicious and nutritious
Thanks, Jerome!
Oh my god. I’ve been trying to get more protein in but I have a chronic sweet tooth, and its hard to balance them when I don’t like protein powder. This recipe is INCREDIBLE. I made some minor alterations to mine (added instant coffee + salt to bump up the choc taste) and its genuinely better than the non-proteinful choc mug cake i was making before. Color me impressed because this was wild.
Love this made it 2 times, I put sprinkle of salt and sprinkle of vanilla and cook it for hubby and me.
The best protein mug cake I’ve ever made!
I’ve made this a few times and I love it! A great wy to get good protein in something that feels like dessert. 🥰
Made this with almond flour and swerve brown sugar sub….yum! Definitely helps to have something like this when you are trying to stick to high protein low carb! Thank you.
bonjour tu as fait cette recette avec de la farine d amande au lieu de coco, ,,car tu en avait pas
ou tu n aime pas la texture de gâteau avec farine de coco ,,et tu la remplacer a part égale ? merci a toi
Sooo good! Thank you!
Great recipe, however, I tweaked it slightly to fit what I had for ingredients. Used sf chocolate pudding instead of cocoa powder, strawberry protein shake, peanut butter chips. It easy makes 2 servings. Freakin Deelish… thank you
So welcome!
So, first off, this is the best mug cake I’ve ever eaten, protein or otherwise. You don’t need any other recipes. Also, because it is so simple, it’s adaptable. However, the recipe card is all confusing. This makes one huge ass bowl or several cupcakes. If you use egg whites, 0 cal sugar, and 0% milk, the base calories are about 200, which is super low calorie for the volume. I made it twice today with casein powder and it was amazing. But the oven dried it out fast, so it will take some time to figure out. This is incredible diet food, for 200 cal, you get 4 or 5 cupcakes or one gluttonous overflowing bowl of wet cake….
I’d like to try butter or butter essence next time. For just a few more calories, the taste could be way better.
Hi
You say single serving however at the start of the ingredients list it says ‘serves two’
Which is correct please?
Regards
Yvonne
What are tge measurements of ingredients for c this mug brownie cake please. I don’t have printer at home
Hi Christine- there is a full recipe card 🙂
best protein mug cake recipe ever I’ve ever mnade!
So glad to hear that!
I was looking for an easy and quick mug cake yet healthy recipe, found this one and wow ! It was quick and delicious. Simply ingredients and very easy to follow, clear instructions and swaps. Thank you
Hands down best mug cake I’ve tried. Coconut flour! That’s the ticket! I added some collagen and used fairlife for an extra boost. 🙂
Love that! How good is fairlife milk.
The best protein mug cake recipe I’ve made 🙂
What is protein power please
Love casein.
Tried this recipe at the suggestion of my trainer. WOW! Easy, high protein, and delicious! The only downside? My bowl was too small and it overflowed in the microwave. Thank you for sharing!
This is the best protein mug cake recipe ever! So moist and fluffy.
Delicious
First time ever i do a mug cake that i actually like!
Hello! I love this recipe!! Thank you for sharing. I have one question. Is it one serving or two? I see it says serving size is two but when I add everything up it seems like one serving. I just want to be sure. Thank you!
I find very few keto recipes I really like but this one is delish!!
Super yummy. This really is a guilt free desert and ready within minutes
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This was super easy and tasted FANTASTIC! I used unsweetened coconut milk as the milk option, organic pure cane sugar (1 tbsp). Topped off with Ghirardelli’s mini semi-sweet chips and baked for 9 min vs microwaved. I Love your recipes, I’ve tried so many and each one turns out perfectly!
I made this using psyllium husk “egg” instead of egg/egg whites and I’m realizing my protein scoop is 27g. Is that why mine was so runny, it didn’t firm up like a cake even when I microwaved it for another min after the initial min…
Very tasty though but just wondering why my texture was off, more like hot brownie batter than a cake.
I bought LEANFIT ORGANIC PLANT-BASED PROTEIN, Natural Vanilla and tried it in a shake. I couldn’t stomach it. So searched for a better way to get the protein powder in me and found your recipe for the 1 minute brownies. I made it tonight and was so surprised that they actually taste good, even with the chalky powder! One question though. When you state the protein content per serving is that for the entire recipe or just half? I don’t think I could eat the whole thing in one sitting.
Hi! Two mug cakes per recipe 🙂
Can I use white flour instead of the coconut flour?
I haven’t tried, but I don’t see why not
I’m speechless. It’s so incredibly good and fluffy, and the macros are the best.
It is officially my new way of consuming protein supplements
Just came across your site recently, and I totally love it! I only had straight whey protein powder on hand, but tried this anyway despite your warning. Also only used milk instead of egg. Maybe it’s because the previous things I had tried were so terrible, but this tasted great to me even with the whey powder. The top was a little dried, but the inside was all lava cake-like, so I just stirred it in. Looking forward to trying more of your recipes!
Definitely want to try this! Can I substitute the coconut flour with all purpose flour instead? And if so is the quantity the same? Thanks!
I don’t see why not, I’d add a little extra flour though!
Can I sun coconut flour for oat flour or regular flour?
Oat flour could work!
I wasn’t quite dure about this but it was surprisingly good and totally satisying! Good going! Thanks
This is actually quite good! I used Orgain chocolate protein powder and microwaved for an extra 30 seconds. It’s good topped with ice cream!
I know this is an old post, but I’m hoping you’ll see and respond – would ANY rice protein powder work? I’m not able to consume any sugar substitutes (stevia, sucralose, etc.) and I can find a rice protein powder without them, but I don’t want to buy it if it’s just going to be a kitchen disaster!
I haven’t tried so you’ll need to experiment and see
I love these. I have been making them for nearly a year now!
Awesome way to get those proteins in! (I always struggle with that).
It is definitely nicer than shakes and you can sort out the cake cravings (it tastes great!) while getting the proteins.
Thank you! <3
Family favourite for a quick and delicious dessert.
Fixed the craving for late night sweets .
Easy / fast and delicious.
I microwaved mine a little less for an almost warm mousse texture .
I tried this recipe and it tastes so amazing and the best thing about it is that it’s healthy. Now I can enjoy this brownie with my morning coffee guilt free
You said it!
Wow! Looks like a plan for me today. Going to try this with oat flour, because coconut flour is not my friend.
Greetings from Queensland. Hoping all is well down south.
You too, Helen- crossing my fingers borders open before December!
This was awesome!! I just made it with coconut sugar for the sweetener and macadamia milk. Turned out great. I did have to microwave for about 2 minutes though to make sure it wasn’t uncooked in the middle. LOVE the macros on these.
Thank you for the feedback!
Oh thank you so much , can’t wait to try it ! I’m gluten free/ dairy free , does the protein Pwdr have any of that in it? If not I’ll order some .
I don’t have any protein powder can I just eliminated and still get the same results?
Nope, it won’t work at all. You can make this recipe instead- https://thebigmansworld.com/healthy-4-ingredient-flourless-chocolate-mug-cake-paleo-vegan-gluten-free/
I don’t have any protein powder will it still work without it?
I’ve answered your question above 🙂
I highly recommend dropping with a dollop of melty peanut butter. So good! I have to admit, I do work out like a bro, but I still can’t stand ye’ ole protein+water mixture. I just had this brownie post-workout, and I will be using it a lot from now on!
Just found thIs and am eager to try. Would it be possible to substitute a protein shake for the protein powder and milk in the recipe? I’m out of protein powder and would love to try this now!!
I’ve only tried it as written, feel free to experiment and see 🙂
anyone know what the nutritional values are?
Thanks
Hi Lori! Feel free to calculate it using myfitnesspal 🙂
I just made this and its fantastic! I’ve been looking for recipes since I’ve started keto I’ve had almost no appetite but protein powder tastes awful. The batter tasted pretty bad tbh so I wasnt expecting much more than barely edible but I was pleasantly surprised lol. I think I could eat these every night if I got some pb chips 🙂
Love it! 🙂
Hi, I’m just into my second week of Keto and made this last night. Topped it with whipped cream and my roommate and I really liked it. Please tell me what the net carb count is. Thanks much
Hi Chris! Check out myfitnesspal, plug in the ingredients and it will provide you the net carbs! enjoy!
Any idea what the net carbs would be for this recipe! I looked over the post a few times and didn’t see anything. Please forgive me if I missed it. Thank you!
Hi Lisa! For sure, if you plug in the ingredients into myfitnesspal it will provide it for you!
Enjoy! 🙂
I just made this with a drop of peppermint essential oil and it is amazing. Thanks for the recipes .
You are so welcome!
What are the nutrition facts for the Ultimate 1 Minute Protein Brownie? I didn’t see it anywhere. Need carb, fiber and sugar content so I know how to track. Thanks!
feel free to calculate it using myfitnesspal or similar 🙂
Does it matter what flavor protein powder? I only have vanilla in stock 😉
I don’t see why not!
Love the recipe idea – I will try it tonight. I LOVE when recipes include all nutritional data so that I don’t have to calculate everything for a keto diet.
Awesome hope you enjoy it! Right? Luckily it only takes seconds to calculate if it isn’t there 🙂 Enjoy!
This recipe is like 3 years old so I’m late on this…..I am back on my keto diet and am jonsing for something sorta sweet besides a fat bomb fudge which is basically just…..well, a blob of fat. This will definitely hit the spot. Do you happen to have a blondie recipe ….. I’m more of a vanilla person but definitely want to give these a shot.
Thanks….
Love it! sure do, tons on my website!
This is legit the BEST mug cake I have ever tasted!! Not spongey or wet looking like some others. I have a brownie chocolate protein powder and using it in this recipe tastes like absolute heaven. I ate two in one sitting…. kind of beats the point, huh? Worth it!
Um…how rude one was supposed to be for me.
Made the brownie mug cake for the first time. Tastes delicious. I used half and half but it seemed to come out a little dry. Any suggestions?
Hi there! Add a little extra liquid and cook shorter 🙂
OH. MY. GOD! THAT IS ABSOLUTE DELIGHT TO EAT, i had to add a tabsp of wholewheat flour though and as a baker, i approve of this recipe ???
🙂 Love to hear it! 🙂
I made this tonight….amazing! Even yummier than unhealthier versions of mug cakes I’ve tried. I recently lost 14kg and while I try to maintain a healthy lifestyle, I struggle with sweet cravings. So glad I found your page.
Oh wow- Congrats Carly on the loss, that is so impressive. So glad to have you here 🙂
Do you think it would work out if I used W.W. Flour…? I’m not a gluten-free/wheat-free/grain-free kinda chick, what with my metabolism, I need a LOT of carbohydrates… 😛
😀 I think it will taste even better with it 😉
So..: I had to hide this from my 5 year old… I’ll make her one later but this one is all mine!
😀 That is what I call good parenting. Love it! Thanks so much, Carmen!
Dear Lord! this was divine! With a dollop of whipping cream my life has been changed forever!!
😀 Thanks so much, Ardis!!!
I made the recipe and loved it!! Only one thing though… Just my protein powder alone is 150 calories and when I added everything up, I was at almost 420! Curious to know how the calories were calculated. Still healthy and I love it, but don’t think I’ll have it every day. 😉
Hi Nathalie! thanks so much for your kind words! Hmmm not sure how you came to that calculation, that seems really high!
DELICIOUS!!!!!!! YUM! I was going to make a shake but once I saw this knew I had to try it. I was skeptical reading the recipe, but Wow — it was amazing. My boys ate most of it with me; we took the whole bowl down in minutes!!!!!!! Thank you for this amazing alternative to a shake. 🙂
Ohhhh fantastic- I’m so glad you guys all enjoyed the recipe, Tauresa!
This shocked me – I’m just making the shift over to sugar-free and gluten-free, so most of the stuff like this I find is still pretty repulsive, but this is DELICIOUS! Threw in a splash of coffee the second time – even better! 🙂
😀 Oh yum!!! You’ve read my mind- I’m working on a coffee mug cake recipe 🙂
This was really good!!!
🙂 Yay!
I say go for the three cheese sauce. No surprise there. Also in that same vein, I eat cheese sticks for protein.
I know I’ve told you this before, but my grandma had the same dishes, and every time they make an appearance in your post, it reminds me of her. Happy memories right there.
Nawwww, I’ll need to make my Meg recipe in it 🙂
This is amazing!! I have to try this minute brownie–I’m going to college soon and that definitely means tons of dorm snacks!
YES! This would be so good!
soooooooo I didn’t microwave it but stuck it in the freezer and ate it frozen raw. unreal. tastes like creamy chocolate ice cream. not sure if you can legally encourage people to eat raw egg though. WINNER! thanks arman!
Oh wow what a great idea, Anna! I’d eat raw egg 😉
Ohhhhh the things I used to eat and try to convince myself were “just like dessert!” 🙄 At one point I had myself convinced that I didn’t like sugar. ME. This girl. Not having a sweet tooth. I know. My mind is boggled as well.
Wow! Impressive haha!
OK, so I’m not a huge protein powder fan (that’s putting it mildly), but I’m intrigued by this recipe. Maybe I’ll try it for my friend David, who seems to drink that horrid stuff daily. Do I sound like someone’s cranky mother? Maybe, but at least I’m open to the possibilities – as long as someone else tries it first in front of me and looks honestly smitten with the result. xoxo
Hahahahaha this is the best comment. Thanks Laura- You definitely don’t, you sound completely rational 😀
You had me at “one minute.” and again at “brownie.”
I get so tired of my protein shakes after the gym so this is a perfect alternative 🙂 Thanks Arman
Your so welcome, Beverly!
i hope kolhs knows they are LUCKY to have such a talented blogger! and yes, sign me up for this.
🙂 Thanks Linds!
Yay I love that this uses the whole egg! 🙂
We bought some protein when we first arrived here – ingredients wise it’s amazing… Flavour? Not so much. At least david doesn’t mind it in a shake but I cant stand the taste! So this might be perfect, the powder works well in a good old protein pancake!
Oh and I think you should go for the tomato and basil sauce – it’s a classic!
Definitely! Try adding some coconut sugar too, if you like 🙂
ooooooo I went with marinara but..for good reason.
This looks yummy to me! I am trying it tomorrow.
Please do, Joanne! 🙂
DIS IS A GIGI!!!!!!! DIS IS A GIGI!!! I love you hubs!
😀 Do it love!
I’ve never had the hockey puck because I usually mash two bananas and add a scoop of PP in it and eat it like pudding. I cannot afford to waste protein powder because it costs a pretty penny, so hockey pucks for me. I think that idea is really cute and looks tasty. What type of non-dairy milk works best?
I find almond milk is great but I sometimes use whole milk too. Go for vanilla almond 🙂
The last time I made a microwave treat it became a part of my mug and I had to soak it for days. This looks infinity times better!
LOL. Oh man, I did that with granola!
I have for sure made hockey puck-consistency snacks before…and I chucked them right in the trash. This was not one of these! Just made it and it was super moist + tasty! Thanks Arman!
Ohhh yay! Thanks Whit, glad you liked it! 🙂
I’m new to mug brownies/cakes but now I’m hooked. Can’t wait to try these hockey pucks.. I mean 1 minute brownies! 😉
Please do. Have your hockey sticks ready!!!!
I LOVE pretending to LOVE healthy food… hahaha 😉
So I’ll make 4 of these, m’kay?
Hahahaha touche. You may make 5.
On the sauces front, absolutely either the basil or caramelized onion one. Probably the basil. In my humble opinion.
I love that you’re now calling yourself out haha I guess that’s fair! We all have pretended at one point or another to like a “healthy” thing just because we convince ourselves we should. But at the end of the day, a brownie is a brownie and that’s that! You can’t healthify it completely. But this recipe comes pretty darn close. You always make your creations look exactly like they have the same texture as their original counterparts, but with better ingredients. You’re a magician!
Ohhhhhhhhhh I went with the marinara BUT with good reason.
Come visit and I’ll make you some. Well, one. Let’s no get excited here.
The texture of these looks ridiculous.. so fudgey.. so gooood
Right? Thank you!
It’s a good thing this is healthy, because a brownie that takes only a minute is a very dangerous thing here. Take a break from work, make a brownie, take the dog for a walk, oh I need another brownie, making dinner, maybe I will make a brownie to eat while cooking…haha.
Hahahaha a brownie while your brownie is baking. Love it.
Did I just walk across the street to Whole Foods to make these at work after lunch… yep.
Nice! Hope you enjoyed it, Jamie!
Yum! I don’t know about anyone else but my mom would definitely disown me if I made her a typical protein ‘treat’ and told her that it was a brownie. If I do not have a microwave, is there a way I could tweak it so that I could make it in an oven :)?
Sure can, Niki! I included the instructions 🙂
I have yet to try the microwave cakes/snacks. I really need to though! I was always scared that I would get the hocker puck like you described though. I’m looking foward to your recipe with those sauces though! The mushroom one and the roasted garlic/carmelized onion flavors sound delicious!
oooo so I went with marinara but….with good reason. Promise!
power to the mug cakes today! love this version!
I will buy a sweet potato and make your version- it looked so good!
First of all, I like the wild mushroom sauce.
Second, these look great. I’m always wary of the recipes that state, “tastes EXACTLY like a “, but contains NONE of the ingredients you’d actually use. Luckily, your recipe has actual food ingredients that one might find in a brownie. Thanks for sharing!
So welcome, Kelly. So..I went with the original BUT with good reason. Promise.
OH MY WORD!!! I have fallen in love.
Thanks Kristen!
So I don’t take protein supplements, but I’m tempted to pick some up just to make these non-hocley puck brownies! You had me at 1-minute! But I’m loving that you also owned that these are not ‘brownies’ in the traditional sense of the word. But hey, if they are on the healthier side AND only take 1 minute…count me in! Oh, and I used to eat pizza at every meal when I was a freshman in college. Either pizza or pretzels + Mountain Dew. I was a champion back then.
Exactly! Nothing grinds my gears more than someone saying a recipe ‘tastes exactly like….’ when it tastes like cardboard!
Oh man, I need a mountain dew now. But I’ll make it a diet one 😉
I think we would all slap our former self in the face for something rather. Like eating ice cream after every.single.meal. freshman year. WHYYYYY. 1 minute cake though? Sold.
Why???? That’s so smart. I’d slap you now for suggesting that was silly but condoning violence = no dice!
It really is nonsensical that i keep reacing for bars and cereal when I could just make something like this. Why am I so silly?
Can I make you some? Legit I will send you some bars- WE CAN SEND FOOD IN THE US!!!!
In HS, we had to make chocolate chip cookies for chemistry class. Instead of using the 2 sticks of butter, I thought, “That is way too much, I’m only going to use 1.” Yep, hockey puck cookies galore!
Hahahahaha oh P.
I had to laugh at this post because I come home after the gym and EVERY DAY make my protein powder with water and baking powder. If you don’t microwave it too much, I still like it 😉
However, it still aint no real brownie, and these look BOMB! Pinned!
WHAT! TAY FIERCE what about the cottage cheese goodness? Don’t make me cry.
This sounds awesome! I’ve definitely tried my fair share of hockey-puck-tasting-things. (I saw something on pinterest once for 35 calorie cookies. I made them. They were awful.) This one sounds like a winner though! Thanks for sharing!
Hahaha oh no! Thanks Liz!
Love those peanut butter chips! And I love how the texture comes alive in your photographs!
Right? Thanks so much, Ramya!
“If you want to get disowned” – love it! It’s good to have perspective 🙂 I’ll make it with the proper intentions.
Haha seriously, if I gave this to my mum, she would disown me!
I’m not sure why you are calling for non-diary milk in your recipes. Soy is the leading cause of testosterone depletion in men! Do some research and take yourself off this toxic soy diet and stop encouraging others in this unhealthily lifestyle.
With all due respects, I have no issues with using soy, and my readers have the choice to use that if they wish. This recipe (along with all my recipes calling for non-dairy milk) use unsweetened almond milk. Enjoy.
Is almond milk keto friendly ?
Sure
Holy smokes! These are so good. The coconut flour gives them the most decadent texture.
I’m delighted to have found your blog!
I made these the last 2 nights on the trot. I 3Xed the recipe and made tiny muffins that my whole family devoured.
That makes us sound very piggy, because we are.
Thanks so much for sharing your efforts. Can’t wait to give those banana nut butter brownies a spin tomorrow.
So….I did the unthinkable and made this recipe with WHEY protein powder. (Plain/unflavored) The result….😍😍😍I added 2 heaping tablespoons of the cocoa powder. And 2.5 tablespoons of granulated monk fruit/erythritol for sweetness. I feel that the chocolate chips are a must in this recipe! I cooked it for exactly 1 minute in the microwave and the result was this gooey, decadent, dark chocolatey…. almost lava cake like gorgeous treat!!!! It definitely was not cooked all the way in the middle which made it absolutely perfect. The top was cooked and when you got into it, the middle was gooey oh my gosh…. amazing!!!! I ate this with some homemade keto whipped cream. Now it clearly did not come out the way it was described in the original recipe but this failure was a masterpiece! So thank you! Totally satisfied my chocolate cravings 😄