Protein Mug Cake (Chocolate Baked Oats) Recipe
This Protein Mug Cake is a quick and delicious chocolate baked oats recipe, perfect for a wholesome breakfast or a healthy dessert. Using super-ripe banana for natural sweetness and rolled oats ground into oat flour, it’s a nutritious treat that’s ready in just minutes using the microwave.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes
- Total Time: 7 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Microwaving
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 banana (super-ripe and spotty)
- 1/4 cup soymilk (any type)
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup (or agave nectar)
- 1 dash vanilla extract
Optional Center
- 2 tablespoons chocolate chips (or chocolate ganache, caramel, or other ooey-gooey center)
Instructions
- Prepare oat flour: In a high-speed blender, add 1/2 cup of rolled oats and blend until it becomes a fine powder resembling flour. Then add cocoa powder and baking powder and mix well. Set this dry mixture aside.
- Mash banana and mix wet ingredients: In a microwave-safe mug or large ramekin, mash the half-banana thoroughly with a fork until there are no lumps. Add soymilk, maple syrup, and a dash of vanilla extract, mixing until fully combined.
- Combine dry and wet mixtures: Carefully add the prepared oat flour mixture into the mug and mix lightly with a fork just until incorporated. Avoid over-mixing. Ensure your mug or ramekin is at least twice the size of the batter since it will rise significantly during cooking.
- Add surprise center: Using a spoon, lift some batter in the middle and sprinkle chocolate chips or your choice of filling into the center. Cover the center with the lifted batter to encase it inside.
- Microwave and serve: Place the mug in the microwave and cook on high for 2 minutes. Allow the mug cake to cool for 5 minutes before enjoying to let the texture set and avoid burning.
Notes
- You can substitute maple syrup with agave nectar or honey if preferred.
- Ensure the banana is very ripe for natural sweetness and moisture.
- Use a large enough microwave-safe container to prevent overflow as the cake rises.
- Customize the center by adding caramel, chocolate ganache, or peanut butter for variety.
- Cooling time is important to achieve better texture and flavor.
Keywords: protein mug cake, chocolate baked oats, healthy breakfast, quick mug cake, vegan dessert
