Microwaveable Protein Cupcakes

lizbeth787
lizbeth787 Posts: 101 Member
edited September 20 in Recipes
I found these on a blog and I fell in love tonight!!!

1/2 scoop cocoa protein powder (appx. 1.5 tbsp)
1 tbsp cocoa powder
1/4 tsp. baking powder
2 tsp. sugar or whatever sweetener you like
1 egg white
1 tbsp applesauce or pumpkin

Mix the first 4 ingredients in a coffee mug - mix in the egg white and pumpkin. Stir until the batter is thick.

Microwave for 1 minute, loosen cake with knife around edges, and flip mug over plate to gently release it.

Cut the cake in half and top it with your favorite spread! I had mine with peanut butter, but you could do cream cheese, yogurt, etc.

Each cake has approximately 90 calories, 6 grams of fat, and about 10 grams protein! (without topping)

Enjoy! It's delicious!
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  • KISS
    KISS Posts: 7 Member
    Wow they sound great!! I'm going to give that a go for dessert tonight. :smile:
  • bebhinn
    bebhinn Posts: 198
    bump for the recipe!
  • Sounds Great! Thanks for sharing!
  • mshay05
    mshay05 Posts: 229 Member
    Love this! Thanks for sharing! :flowerforyou:
  • AwMyLoLo
    AwMyLoLo Posts: 1,571 Member
    oooooooooo neat! :flowerforyou:
  • McFatterton
    McFatterton Posts: 1,358 Member
    wow - this sounds great!
  • amberc1982
    amberc1982 Posts: 468 Member
    Bump
  • immacookie
    immacookie Posts: 7,424 Member
    tag :love:
  • Fit4Vet
    Fit4Vet Posts: 610 Member
    BUMP
  • AwMyLoLo
    AwMyLoLo Posts: 1,571 Member
    Dang! I could really go for one of these right now :love: ! I'm just missing the cocoa, baking powder and egg white! ahhhh I'll have a spoonful of natural peanut butter to hold me over.
  • chrissyh
    chrissyh Posts: 8,235 Member
    bump
  • NykkieC
    NykkieC Posts: 622 Member
    Bump!
  • shannahrose
    shannahrose Posts: 585 Member
    bump
  • Happyoceangirl
    Happyoceangirl Posts: 1,993 Member
    Hmmmm ... how would it turn out with vanilla protein powder, I wonder?
  • barefootbabe
    barefootbabe Posts: 271 Member
    Yum!
  • AwMyLoLo
    AwMyLoLo Posts: 1,571 Member
    I have been making these all the time since you posted this!! :love: I calculated the nutritional info and added it to the database. It is based on the recipe using EAS 100% Whey Protein, No Sugar Added Applesauce, 2 Packets Splenda, and the other ingredients. Search "Microwaveable Protein Cupcakes" if you have been eating them as much as I have and don't feel like adding the ingredients separately to your diary.
  • Hmmmm ... how would it turn out with vanilla protein powder, I wonder?

    I tried this with Vanilla powder and put a little extra cocoa powder in, first time I have made this though so cannot compare to using chocolate protein powder. I found this very very dry, was thinking using the whole egg would make it moist but not sure if you could do this? I also used my homemade apple sauce which may not be as moist as other apple sauces.

    You definitely needed a topping on it to help it go down.

    BUT good for low calorie cupcake type treat. :-)
  • Can't wait to try this.
  • jacqueline0821
    jacqueline0821 Posts: 667 Member
    bump
  • somigliana
    somigliana Posts: 314 Member
    Thank you! That sounds easy and yummy :)
  • mommagibbs
    mommagibbs Posts: 1 Member
    bump! thanks
  • tag

    thanks
  • lreed
    lreed Posts: 348 Member
    buuummmp:wink:
  • SraArroz
    SraArroz Posts: 238
    They sound good!! I might have to remember these when ToM comes to visit! LOL
  • blondie76
    blondie76 Posts: 552 Member
    mmmmmmm bump!!!
  • lisa811
    lisa811 Posts: 363
    Thank you for posting this! This is one of my new favorite foods. I have one everyday for breakfast. Slight modifications:

    *I used 1 tsp of sugar, which I found was plenty. (I try to avoid artificial sweeteners)
    *I added a Tbsp of Chia gel (made with chia seeds and water...search these forums for more info on chia seeds). The chia gel gave it more substance and they are very moist! Plus I get the added benefits of the chia seeds.
    *Because they're so moist, I don't need any sort of topping. I pretend I'm eating a brownie, and almost convince myself it's true.

    Easy, yummy, filling, and nutritious. :smile:
  • lisa811
    lisa811 Posts: 363
    I tried this with Vanilla powder and put a little extra cocoa powder in, first time I have made this though so cannot compare to using chocolate protein powder. I found this very very dry, was thinking using the whole egg would make it moist but not sure if you could do this? I also used my homemade apple sauce which may not be as moist as other apple sauces.

    You definitely needed a topping on it to help it go down.

    BUT good for low calorie cupcake type treat. :-)

    Mine aren't dry at all. In fact, I put mine on a paper towel this morning after microwaving, and the paper towel was a bit wet when I took it off. It may be the chia gel that makes the difference (see my post above).
  • Magenta15
    Magenta15 Posts: 850 Member
    bumpity bump bump :grin:
  • kistinbee
    kistinbee Posts: 3,688 Member
    BUMP! Mmmmm...
  • dmags
    dmags Posts: 303
    bump
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