Mug cake

Driver Health and Fitness

Enjoy these rich, delicious brownie type cake with peace of mind—no need to worry about blood sugar spikes! Thanks to the almond flour's healthy fats and protein, they help keep your sugar absorption steady. Your A1C will appreciate the choice!

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 5

Course Dessert

Servings brownies

Calories 347 kcal

Equipment

1 Microwave can be modified for oven or air fryer. If making in oven or air fryer, multiply recipex 4 and put into safe brownie pan or silicon insert
1 mug

Ingredients

1/4 cup almond flour
1/4 cup protein powder can use any kind! chocolate protein powder recommended.
1 tbsp cocoa powder
1/8 tsp baking powder & salt
1 egg or 1/4 cup coconut or avocado oil, or melted butter.
water or milk to thin it out to a batter texture
1/2 tsp vanilla extract optional
1 tbsp mini chocolate chips optional. we used a low added sugar variety from Walmart, with 2g added sugar, called Endangered Species brand.

Instructions

Stir all ingredients well into microwave or air fryer safe mug or bowl
Cook for 2-5 minutes (check halfway), then let cool. It will be very moist like a brownie, not a cake texture! Cook until an inserted fork comes out clean.
Enjoy!

Notes

The almond flour and protein powder provide a good source of protein and healthy fats.

Nutrition

Calories: 347kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 35gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 209mgSodium: 110mgPotassium: 221mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 310IUCalcium: 237mgIron: 4mg

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