Are you looking for a delicious recipe that will allow you to satisfy your sweet tooth, while still keeping you on your food goals? This Chocolate Chip Shakeology Mug Cake is going to be just the treat for you!
Chocolate Chip Shakeology Mug Cake
Let’s be real for a minute here. It’s easy to assume that because you are trying to get healthy, you don’t get to enjoy a treat once in a while. That’s not the case. You can definitely treat yourself! Sometimes you just need that sweet fix and it’s awesome to be able to do so in a healthy way.
If you have never made a mug cake before, you are going to be thrilled to learn just how easy it is to do! Who knew that you could make a deliciously healthy treat in so little time?
What is Needed to Make Chocolate Chip Shakeology Mug Cake?
Are you ready to enjoy your delicious guilt free dessert? Here are the kitchen tools and supplies that you need to make this gluten free mug cake:
How to Make Chocolate Chip Shakeology Mug Cake
Combine the coconut flour, protein powder, baking powder, egg, butter and vanilla in a bowl, and whisk until well combined. Fold in the chocolate chips.
Spray two small mugs or one larger mug well with baking spray. Pour the batter into the mugs.
Microwave for 1 ½ – 2 minutes until the mug cake is cooked through.
How Long Does it Take to Make This Shakeology Mug Cake?
When baking a cake, typically you can expect to wait an hour or more to enjoy said cake. With a mug cake, it’s a much different time frame. This speediness is what makes mug cakes so darn good!
You can expect to spend less than 10 minutes prepping this recipe. Once it’s ready to pop into the microwave, you can expect it to be completely done in 90-120 seconds. Yes, I said seconds!
How Many Carbs Are in This Gluten Free Mug Cake?
There are 4 net carbs per small mug or 8 net carbs for a larger one. This recipe makes 2 small mug cake servings or 1 large mug cake (so your serving size would depend on how much cake you want today).
What are the Best Things About this Mug Cake?
There are many great things about this mug cake, but here are my favorites:
It takes just 7 Ingredients
It only takes 7 ingredients total to make this delicious mug cake that packs a healthy punch. Talk about simple!
It Uses Shakeology
While you can technically use any protein powder in this recipe, it is worth mentioning that Shakeology is a great choice for it because it is packed full of superfoods and natural ingredients! These ingredients have helped to give Shakeology the reputation of being a great meal replacement.
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You Can Eat it Right From the Mug
You can eat this cake right from the mug or, if you are worried about aesthetics, you can remove it from the mug and eat it like a regular cake. Who are we kidding though? Just grab a spoon or fork and have at it!
What are the Top Tips for Making This Chocolate Chip Shakeology Mug Cake?
To make this the best dessert that you can, here are our top tips for making this gluten free mug cake:
Adjust the Time in the Microwave
Depending on how you like your cake, you may want to adjust your time in the microwave a little bit. For example, if you like your cake a little more on the gooey side, you might want to stop your cake at around the 60 second mark.
Pay Attention to the Edges
Once your cake is done, the edges start to pull away from the sides of the mug. Paying attention to this will help you to know when the cake itself is reaching the done point.
Do Not Overcook
Different microwaves have different powers. You may need to stop the cooking sooner than you realize, so be sure to pay close attention to your mug cake the first time or two of making this mug cake.
How to Store Chocolate Chip Shakeology Mug Cake
These mug cakes are absolutely delicious, but really they aren’t meant for storing. Sure, it’ll be okay in the day or two after they are prepared, but they are really meant to be eaten right away.
Chocolate Chip Shakeology Mug Cake
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon coconut flour
- 1/2-1 scoop vanilla Shakeology or other protein powder
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- ½ teaspoon vanilla
- 2 tablespoons sugar free chocolate chips I use Lily’s
Instructions
- Combine the coconut flour, protein powder, baking powder, egg, butter and vanilla in a bowl, and whisk until well combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Spray two small mugs or one larger mug well with baking spray.
- Pour the batter into the mugs.
- Microwave for 1 ½ – 2 minutes until the mug cake is cooked through.
Nutrition
Trina Krug is a Holistic Nutritionist, Integrative Health Coach and host of the Carbless Conversations Podcast. With a Master’s Degree in Complementary and Alternative Medicine, her single mission in life is to facilitate self-healing in herself and those around her through awareness, lifestyle shifts and low-carb eating. As a current Doctor of Science student, she continues her studies in functional nutrition.
