1-Minute Protein Brownie in a Mug

Are you a chocolate lover? You should make this 1-minute protein brownie in a mug! Simply 7 elements is all it’s good to make this more healthy dessert recipe with nearly 30 grams of protein. 

For those who’re like me, it’s exhausting to withstand the yearning for a candy deal with after dinner. I normally preserve the freezer stocked with more healthy treats like protein balls or wholesome cookie dough bites.

However when my stash has run out – this 1 minute protein brownie in a mug is my go-to!

I’ve seen loads of mug dessert recipes on my Instagram, but it surely took me fully too lengthy to lastly give them a attempt. After testing out a couple of variations of this brownie recipe – I’m an enormous fan of mug desserts now! (The last word small batch dessert choice.)

Love that there’s little or no dishes and I get to take pleasure in a protein dessert in lower than 5 minutes. 

Why You’ll Love this Recipe

• A more healthy dessert choice that’s filled with satisfying protein whereas additionally satisfying your candy tooth. You might even make this as a breakfast choice since it’s basically baked oats in a mug.
• Who doesn’t love a heat brownie straight from the oven? This protein brownie in a mug has all the identical vibes – however will be whipped up in lower than 5 minutes with no egg or baking powder wanted. 
• This brownie is definitely customizable so you can also make variations to suit your weight loss program since it may be made gluten free, dairy free, egg free, and vegan. You can too add completely different mix-ins like peanut butter or white chocolate chips.
• For those who want a decrease calorie brownie dessert, simply divide the batter between 2 mugs as an alternative of 1. 

Substances for Brownie in a Mug

All you want are a couple of pantry staple elements to make this easy single serving microwave protein brownie. 

• Oat Flour: we’re utilizing oat flour as an alternative of all function flour in these more healthy brownies. Nonetheless scrumptious, but additionally gives a little bit of fiber too. Make your individual oat flour by mixing rolled oats in a high-speed blender till finely floor like flour (normally takes about 30 seconds to 1 minute in my Vitamix.)
• Milk: we like to make use of almond milk, however you should use any milk of selection for this brownie in a mug.
• Protein Powder: when testing this recipe, I used a plant-based protein powder and it labored very well however you should use any protein powder you favor like whey protein. Vanilla protein powder was all that I had available, however for an additional chocolatey brownie, use chocolate protein powder. 
• Cocoa Powder: you too can use cacao powder. Provides chocolate taste to this simple wholesome brownie recipe. 
• Pure Maple Syrup: I like utilizing maple syrup to sweeten more healthy desserts like this one. 
• Chocolate Chips: you possibly can skip the chocolate chips, however they’re a scrumptious addition since they soften within the microwave so every chew of brownie has some melty chocolate. As an alternative of chocolate chips, you too can use chopped darkish chocolate items.
• Salt: lean into the craveworthy sweet-salty taste combo by topping your brownie with a sprinkle of flaky sea salt.

Variations

Add Peanut Butter: Stir in ½ tablespoon creamy peanut butter into the batter or simply dollop on prime of the batter within the mug earlier than cooking. You might additionally use PB2 as an alternative of protein powder for a chocolate peanut butter brownie. Don’t like peanut butter? Attempt it with almond butter as an alternative.

Swap the Flour: For a decrease carb model (but additionally greater protein), use almond flour as an alternative of oat flour for this wholesome dessert.

Use a Sugar Free Sweetener: you should use a sugar free sweetener like monkfruit as an alternative of maple syrup for these wholesome protein brownies. 

Fudgy Brownie: for a richer and extra fudgy brownie, use almond flour as an alternative of oat flour, simply 3 tablespoons of milk and 1 tablespoon of melted coconut oil or olive oil. The wholesome fats within the almond flour and oil provides richness and fudgy texture to this protein brownies recipe.

Easy methods to Make A Excessive Protein Brownie in a Mug

These wholesome excessive protein brownies are easy to place collectively in a couple of steps.

Combine the Batter: combine collectively the dry elements (flour, protein powder, cocoa powder, and salt) with the milk and maple syrup in a small bowl or instantly in your mug till a thick brownie batter varieties. (You can too add ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract to the batter if you happen to’d like.) High with chocolate chips.

Microwave: microwave for 45 seconds to 1 minute. The brownie is prepared when the middle is barely gooey and the perimeters bounce again when pressed. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt to serve (if desired). For an indulgent deal with, prime with some whipped cream or ice cream.

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