They say good things come to those who wait — but who has that kind of time nowadays?! When those cravings hit, all you know is you want something warm and sweet and you want it now.
Lucky for you, with this mug cake recipe, you don’t need to wait for a late night dessert delivery or even for your oven to preheat. All you need is a handful of ingredients and a microwave, and in five minutes, you’ll have a decadent dessert with 22 grams of protein and 8 grams of fiber.
The (figurative) cherry on top? Peppermint Mocha Shakeology. Make the holidays come to you with this festive flavor of Shakeology, available only for a limited time!
Chocolate Chip Peppermint Mocha Mug Cake
Prep Time 2 mins
Cook Time 3 mins
Total Time 5 mins
- nonstick cooking spray
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1 scoop Peppermint Mocha Shakeology
- 2 tsp. semisweet (or dark) chocolate chips
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Coat the inside of a microwave-safe mug with spray.
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Add egg to mug; lightly beat with fork. Add applesauce, Shakeology, and chocolate chips; stir until well incorporated.
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Microwave on high for 2 to 3 minutes. Serve warm.
Fantastic Fiber (F), Gluten-Free (GF), No Dairy (ND), Protein Power (P), Quick ’n’ Easy (QE), Vegan (V), Vegetarian (VG)
Tip: To make in an oven, preheat oven to 375° F (190 °C); bake for 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into center comes out clean.
The Nutrition Facts box below provides estimated nutritional information for this recipe.*
*Total Sugar: 28 g, Added Sugars: 9 g
Nutrition Facts
Chocolate Chip Peppermint Mocha Mug Cake
Amount Per Serving (1 g)
Calories 344 Calories from Fat 90
% Daily Value*
Fat 10g15%
Saturated Fat 4g25%
Cholesterol 215mg72%
Sodium 356mg15%
Carbohydrates 42g14%
Fiber 8g33%
Sugar 28g31%
Protein 22g44%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Container Equivalents (Regular & Vegan)
½ [Purple]
1½ [Red]
½ [Yellow]
2B Mindset Plate It!
This recipe makes a great breakfast!
