Satisfy your craving in just 2 minutes with this Funfetti protein mug cake! This gluten-free mug cake makes dessert an everyday occurrence while still getting you to your goals. Light, moist, and with 11 grams of protein this easy recipe is tasty any time of day.
Making dessert has never been more simple! In fact, with the staples you have on hand, you can indulge your sweet tooth in just two minutes. As a Certified Nutrition Coach, I love that this recipe is both sweet but also fueling.
Mug cakes have been a popular staple for years but never before have they been so packed with protein!
Just like this apple mug cake, this funfetti one is a cozy way to indulge a craving... fast. Plus it boosts your daily protein while eliminating a lot of processed ingreadients. Learn more about the benefits of a high protein diet and why you want to amp it up!
Why You'll Love This Recipe
Easy to make: This gluten-free protein mug cake is made with basic pantry staples and comes together in just 2 minutes.
Healthy: Not only is it protein packed but it's also dairy-free and gluten-free.
Versatile: This recipe can be adapted to new flavors and is great as an easy snack or even a weight-loss snack if you need it to be.
Ingredients You’ll Need
Gluten-Free Baking Flour: make sure to use 1:1 baking flour as that’s what holds the cake together in this recipe and this carrot mug cake too.
Collagen powder: one of the purest sources of protein and a great way to bump up your intake, especially in protein mug cake recipes! Learn more about the differences between protein powder and collagen.
Dairy-free yogurt: any non-dairy yogurt will work in the mug cake recipe. I haven’t tried regular yogurt though.
Baking powder & Baking soda: you do need both in this mug cake to give it the soft, light texture you know comes with cake.
Salt: this helps the baking soda and baking powder do their jobs to rise the cake!
Sugar: I used cane sugar for the protein mug cake recipe but coconut palm sugar should work just fine.
Vanilla extract: the more potent your vanilla the more flavorful the cake! Use what you have on hand.
Milk: we use homemade hemp milk the most but almond milk works just as well. You only need a dash to lighten up the batter.
Important Teaching Tips
The gluten-free protein mug cake does rise and deflate. It stays super light but it will deflate a bit (unlike this chocolate chip mug cake that stays fluffed up).
Here is a great chocolate protein powder mug cake if you want that flavor switch up.
The mug cake is HOT coming out of the microwave so let it cool before you gobble it up.
Want a more traditional dessert? top it with whole30 whipped cream for extra indulgence!
Know that you cannot sub collagen powder for protein powder, they absorb differently.
How To Make Protein Mug Cake
- It’s as easy as one two three!
- Combine all the ingredients in a regular mug.
- Mix well until no clumps remain (especially the collagen!)
- Microwave for 75 seconds. Let cool and enjoy.
Collagen Powder
Collagen powder is my go-to protein source. Literally, I put that sh*t on everything.
As one of the purest sources of protein, collagen is a great way to amp up your intake (check out these indulgent collagen powder recipes).
Some of the benefits of adding collagen into your diet include better digestion, boosted immune system, better muscle recovery, and glowing hair, skin, and nails (learn more about the difference of bone broth and collagen powder).
But of course, quality matters. Which is why I use Perfect Supplements Collagen Powder.
This collagen is sourced EXCLUSIVELY From Brazilian Pasture Raised Cows, is pesticide and hormone-free, contains no fillers, and is the world's first certified glyphosate residue-free collagen.
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Flavor Variations
Mug cake recipes are fun because you can switch up the taste of them easily enough. Below are a few ways to vary this recipe.
Add ins: In place of Funfetti sprinkles you could add in chopped nuts, chocolate chips, or even some M&Ms if that's your thing. Know that heavier things will sink to the bottom though so add them just before microwaving.
Drizzle: To make this into a total dessert, drizzle some dairy-free caramel sauce or chocolate ganache on top.
Chocolate: Make this into a chocolate mug cake by adding some cacao powder to the mix. To do this, remove about 1 tablespoon of the flour and use cacao instead.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Protein Mug Cake
Yes! Collagen powder is a great way to bump up the protein content of baked goods. That said, it doesn’t bind as regular flour does so it cannot be substituted for regular flour in this protein mug cake recipe.
Making protein mug cake is super simple. All you need to do is whisk together the ingredients in a microwave-safe mug and heat for 60-90 seconds until cooked through.
This protein mug cake tastes best when freshly made. Since it only takes 75 seconds to whip up, wait until you plan in eating it before whipping it up.
Mug cakes, especially protein mug cake, are best eaten fresh. If stored in the fridge they can become rubbery or hard.
The size of the mug will alter the cooking time slightly. If your mug is wide and short the mug cake will cook faster than if is taller. If your mug cake seems undercooked, pop it back into the microwave and cook in 5-10 second increments until your desired texture is achieved.
Other Easy Protein Dessert Recipes
- Vanilla protein cupcakes
- The BEST dairy-free gluten-free brownies
- Chunky monkey homemade protein ice cream
- Flourless peanut butter protein muffins
- Fudgy Protein Brownies
- Peanut butter protein powder ice cream
- Chocolate protein donuts
- High protein banana bread
- Protein zucchini bread
- Chocolate chip protein cookies
- Protein buttercream frosting
- Peanut butter protein fudge
- High protein cookies
- High protein snack recipes
High Protein Mug Cake (gluten-free)
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Equipment
- 1 Regular sized mug
Ingredients
- 2.5 tbs 1:1 gluten-free baking flour
- 1.5 tbs collagen powder
- 1 tbs dairy-free yogurt
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon Baking powder
- ½ tbs sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1.5 tbs unsweetened almond milk
Instructions
- Combine all the ingredients in a regular mug.
- Mix well until no clumps remain (especially the collagen!)
- Microwave for 75-90 seconds. Let cool and enjoy.
Notes
- The protein mug cake does rise and deflate. It stays super light but it will deflate a bit.
- You can add in any mixings you enjoy (sprinkles, chocolate chips etc). Make sure to add them in last though and mix well as they do tend to sink to the bottom.
- The mug cake is HOT coming out of the microwave so let it cool before you gobble it up.
- Want a more traditional dessert? Top the mug cake with whole30 whipped cream for extra indulgence!
- Know that you cannot sub collagen powder for vanilla protein powder as they absorb differently. If you want a protein powder recipe, check out this salted chocolate protein powder mug cake.
Disclaimer:
Nutrition values are estimates only, using online calculators. Please verify using your own data"
Elizabeth S
This was an easy and delicious treat... definitely will be making again.
fitasamamabear
Happy you enjoyed it! Cake is always a nice addition to the day lol
Brooke
This was so good and so easy! The perfect, guilt free sweet treat I needed and SUPER FAST! Thanks!!
fitasamamabear
Super fast is crucial lol
Addison
This mug cake was the best little dessert! I love the added protein too. Yum!
fitasamamabear
Wahoo! Yes the protein is a nice addition 🙂
Liz
I've been trying to eat more high protein snacks in the afternoon and this has been my go-to! I love the flavor!
fitasamamabear
Happy to help, glad you enjoy it!
GRETA
This was delicious. I looking for more vegan protein desserts nowadays and thus was just perfect. Thank you!
fitasamamabear
Amazing to hear!
Michelle Kadera
Okay this is adorable! I cannot wait to make this for my kiddos. Healthy, delicious, and wholesome! My type of sweet treat! Thanks for sharing!
fitasamamabear
It's honestly so great, my kids were crazy excited!
Gina Abernathy
I had this for a mid afternoon snack and it was perfect. I needed something healthy and this did the trick. So good!
fitasamamabear
So glad to hear it! it's a tasty one when you're a cake lover and need it FAST lol
fitasamamabear
So happy to hear it!