I was over visiting April again yesterday and she was whipping up the easiest protein cake ever! If you love to play with protein as much as I do then you’ll want to put her recipe in your Easy Bake (Microwave) Oven! Grab a coffee cup and let’s make…
Protein Cupcakes
- 30 grams of whey protein powder (I’ve only made it once and I used Protein Freeze)
- 1 tbsp 100% cocoa powder
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
- 2 packets Stevia (or whatever sweetener you prefer)
- 1 tbsp pumpkin or applesauce (your choice!)
- 3 tbsp liquid egg whites (or 1 egg white)
Directions:
In a microwavable mug, place the protein powder, cocoa powder, baking powder, and stevia. Mix well. Stir in the egg whites and pumpkin or applesauce so that you end up with a thick batter. Microwave for 60 seconds.
Use a knife to gently loosen the cake from the mug. Place the mug upside down on a plate and let the cake slide out. Cut in half and fill with desired toppings like peanut butter, Greek yogurt, or sprinkle with powdered sugar. Makes one serving.
Does this taste like a cupcake you’d get at your favorite bakery? Not exactly! But, it certainly gives a cupcake a quick and healthy shake!
Now I really must go finish this cup of coffee so I can make another shake and bake.
Miz says:
January 15th 2010LOVE THIS and love your final few sentences. people ALWAYS ask me: do your protein pancakes taste like, say, IHOP?
(uh, no :))
Total Fit Girl says:
January 15th 2010These look yummy and I love that they have extra protein! I’ve gotta try these!
MrsFatass says:
January 15th 2010Must must must try this.
Jessica@HowSweet says:
January 15th 2010Oh you’ve done it now!!! Protein cupcakes! Hello! I’m in!
Marisa (Loser For Life) says:
January 15th 2010Cupcakes in the microwave?! LOVE that! Those sound terrific!
Jess (Fit Chick in the City) says:
January 15th 2010“Shake and bake” you are too funny! I’m so needing a “heatlhy” treat idea. I sat on the couch last night and ate chocolate chips from a bag… not good!
Yum Yucky says:
January 15th 2010Very interesting! You have my stomach’s happy attention.
Anna @ Newlywed, Newly Veg says:
January 15th 2010YUM! Must try these! Maybe with hemp protein powder (no whey until the vegan challenge is over :-) )?
The Candid RD says:
January 15th 2010Glad you liked my soy review! Those chips were REALLY tasty. The soy candle hasn’t been used yet, and to be honest, I may be giving it to my mother for her b-day or Mother’s day. Why? We still have about 3 candles that we are still trying to use up (they are the Wood Wick ones that last forever) and my mom wants a soy candle!
These cupcakes look great. Where do you get the protein freeze/powder that you are always talking about?
Diane Fit to the Finish says:
January 15th 2010I think it’s good it doesn’t taste exactly like a bakery cupcake! Then I might want to eat a dozen or more! Thanks for the recipe Joanna.
Tracey @ I'm Not Superhuman says:
January 15th 2010These look great. Even if they don’t taste exactly like a regular cupcake, I think they’ll cure my chocolate cravings. I love the fact that it only requires a cup and microwave. That’s awesome!
Katie says:
January 15th 2010Love this and love your blog!!!!!!!!! xoxo
Amanda Thebe says:
January 15th 2010Thanks so much for posting this recipe, I make protein bars all the time, but never put them in the microwave. Hope you don’t mind but I am going to link your site to my blog – great ideas!
Amanda
Jody - Fit at 52 says:
January 15th 2010OK, by now, you probably know I eat more protein than some women due to my love of weights! I am so in love with this recipe!!!! I must share in a future blog post & will link it back here!!!
THX!
Naomi(onefitfoodie) says:
January 15th 2010YUM anything with protein and cupcake in the same sentence sounds delicious to me!! :)
april says:
January 15th 2010So I accidentally wrote 30 grams of protein powder instead of 15! Oops! LOL But I’ve done it with both measurements and they both worked!
I made a pumpkin one today that was even better! Yummy!
Kelly Olexa says:
January 16th 2010OMG YUMMY!!
natillie says:
January 16th 2010Your protein cupcakes are awesome! I enjoyed with cream cheese and fresh strawberries. Thanks! Cant wait to get some pumpkin and test them out. Have you used the vanilla protein freeze? Is it better than most other vanillas??