Hola! How are you?
No seriously. Tell me. My only friend sleeps all day and all night. Or when he’s awake he just stares as me when I stretch. Don’t judge me cat.
I have a bunch of running book reviews for you coming soon! So far they are all great and it’s kinda good timing that I’m lacking the cable (but I’m still going through withdrawals).
I am a fan of eating dessert everyday. But I know you’re not supposed to… blah blah blah.
So, I try to come up with healthy lower calories versions of things. I have tried several protein mug cakes and they’re always a weird texture.
I threw one together yesterday and it came out good! I think part of the reason is I under-cooked it slightly and let it set AND I didn’t put too many egg whites (they come out like an omelet consistency when I do that).
Fudge Protein Cake in Microwave Recipe
Ingredients:
- 1 Tb. cocoa powder
- 1 Tb. nut butter
- 2 Tb protein powder
- 1 egg white
- 1.5 – 2 Tb. almond milk / soy milk / milk milk
- packet Splenda or Stevia or Sugar
- dash: salt, baking soda, vanilla extract, cinnamon
Directions: Combine all ingredients. Pour into a non-stick sprayed bowl or mug (microwave safe). Microwave for 1 minute. Shake it around to assess done-ness. Microwave for another 30 seconds or until set. Mine still looked a little wet. But I let it sit for a minute and it was fine. Don’t over nuke or it might get rubbery!!
Enjoy with a slather of almond butter on top!
Question: Whatcha snacking on today?
Stephanie @ Whole Health Dork says
Thanks for sharing! Always looking for a yummy, but relatively healthy and quick weeknight treat! We seriously fouled up some cookies trying to make them higher protein, lower sugar, and lower fat last week, so we’ll have to give this a try!
Kelly says
Yum this looks good! Thanks for doing all the legwork for me haha
Becky @ Ok, so here's the plan says
Starburst jelly beans. I’ve been eating too much candy lately since all the Easter candy is out!
Charlotte says
Thanks for helping us indulge without all the calories:)
Mary@RunWalkLift says
I had a Magnum dark chocolate ice cream bar for breakfast. Not the best pre-workout food. I go in dessert phases, you know hormones.
Ashley says
I’m snacking on a scone for my breakfast today 🙂 We all deserve a treat every once in awhile, right?
Sara @ LovingOnTheRun says
I was snacking on a sweet potato earlier after my run. I know carbs are supposed to be BEFORE running but I like to break the rules.
Abi@AbsofSteel says
there is a zucchini chocolate chip muffin waiting for me when I get home, I embarrassingly excited!
runeatrepeat says
That sounds really good!!
Lauren @ Focused To Be Fit says
Oh yum! This looks like the perfect pick me up snack or after dinner treat!
Erin @ Erin's Inside Job says
Looks awesome! I love your super easy thrown together recipes. Makes the thought of whipping something up more accessible. I am currently snacking on a gluten free dairy free apple and blackberry crumble one of my coworkers made today. IT’S LIKE SHE MADE IT JUST FOR ME. I ate 2 plates.
Jen @ Pretty Little Grub says
I’m not so great today. Yesterday I didn’t get accepted in the NYC marathon lottery. However, my husband did. So I am a huge bag of mixed emotions today!
Perhaps that fudge protein cake will make me feel better…eating my emotions.
Sarah says
KIWI! I’ve found that I can buy them in bulk for a few bucks and they give me an extra potassium boost and I enjoy eating them whole which makes them a super easy afternoon snack.
Kelly M says
I just made a PB&J smoothie, recipe from Sarah Fit!
Susan says
Snacking on some grapefruit right now.
Megan @ TheSkinny-Life says
Yum! I love that you can make this in the microwave so easy and it has chocolate.
Elizabeth {Positively Healthy} says
I think this will be my evening snack for sure!
Livi says
Looks delish! Afternoon snack? I think yes 🙂
Jojo @ RunFastEatLots says
I’m munching on a huge salad for lunch, and a PB&J
Jackie says
I need to try one like this. I’ve only ever made them with coconut flour!
Flower says
Hilarious fist pump Clueless Vinny gif! LOL
And….I’ve been waiting for that recipe since yesterday! Must make immediately…I’ll let you know how it turns out.
runeatrepeat says
Yes let me know if you make it. I feel like microwave cakes are really hit or miss.
Ashley @ Brocblog says
Yummm I want cake (always but especially while looking at cake pics)