An easy, quick fill-you-up snack packed with protein!
I feel like I’m at the grocery store all the time. To be honest though; most of the time it’s just to get more zucchini, sweet potatoes and bananas. I’m bananas for all three.
Btw, completely off topic: have you ever tried Chick fil A’s spicy southwest chicken salad? I’m obsessed. With all the possible toppings it’s 420 calories (plus dressing.) I’m not a huge fan of all the extras, so mine comes out to just around 300 calories + 80 calories for the dressing. And I always toss in roasted sweet potatoes. Not too shabby for getting 34g of protein.
If you know me, once I get hooked on something, it’s all I want. For days. And dayz. Chick fil A I’ll keep ya in business.
OK back to what you are really here for.
This mug cake.
A way to keep myself on track is quick and easy snacks that fill me up. Whether it’s before/after my workout or in the middle of the work day. I need something with substance to keep me going.
I’ll bet that most of you have all the ingredients in your kitchen.
Three simple steps to heaven:
- Pour ingredients into large mug.
- Mix ingredients.
- Microwave.
It is that simple and so satisfying. I typically eat this a few hours before my workout or when I need to satisfy my sweet tooth.
Just look at this.
Easy Banana Protein Mug Cake
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 mug cake 1x
Ingredients
- 1 large banana, mashed
- 2 tablespoons quick oats
- 2 tablespoons vanilla protein powder
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 large egg white
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional: 2 Tablespoons semi-sweet chocolate chip morsals
Instructions
- Spray a large microwave-safe mug with non-stick spray. To the mug add the oats, protein powder, cinnamon, baking soda, egg white and vanilla extract. Mix together well. Add in the mashed bananas and chocolate chips.
- Microwave on high for 1.5 – 2 minutes, or until set. Mine took just under 2 minutes (75 seconds.) Allow the mug cake to slightly cool before digging in as the cake will be very hot.
- Prep Time: 3 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, snacks
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