Last year, I created a few delicious mug cake recipes with protein powder like my protein powder mug cake or my banana protein mug cake. Many of you requested a version without protein powder. I investigated all my options to boost the proteins of a mug cake recipe without using protein powder. I looked at my vegan protein sources list, and It came out that hemp seeds are one of the highest sources of plant-based proteins to bake with. I started by grinding hemp seeds in my NutriBullet to form a powder, then realized I could buy this in the shop, which is much more convenient. The result is fantastic. Hemp powder binds the mug cake crumb perfectly, delivering a high-protein mug cake without protein powder.
Ingredients and Substitutions
Hemp Powder – This is ground hemp seeds. It looks greenish and is made 100% from hemp seeds, nothing else. You can buy this product from the grocery store, often labeled as hemp protein powder, even if it’s basically ground hemp hearts. Or, bring hemp seeds in a coffee grinder to make your own. Soy Milk or any plant-based milk. Soy milk is higher in protein than almond milk or oat milk. That’s why I like this option. You can also use soy milk enriched in protein for even more protein. Mashed Bananas – These add sweetness and moisture to the protein cake. You can swap for dairy-free yogurt or unsweetened applesauce. Oat Flour is higher in protein than other flours, plus the fiber in oats bind the batter together, creating a moist, fluffy cake crumb. If you are celiac, pick a certified gluten-free oat flour. The recipe doesn’t work with almond flour or coconut flour. Baking Powder for a fluffier cake texture, make sure you pick a gluten-free baking powder if needed. Unsweetened Cocoa Powder – Hemp powder is earthy, and adding a chocolate flavor to this mug cake is the best way to pass the taste of hemp. I enjoy hemp flavor, but if you are new to baking with hemp powder, you will love this chocolate protein mug cake. Maple Syrup or any liquid sweetener you love, like agave syrup or coconut nectar. You can also use crystal sweeteners like coconut sugar or sugar if preferred. Chocolate Chips – These add a boost of sweetness and chocolate flavor. The mug cake tastes like a single-serve protein brownie with chips on top. Highly recommended!
How To Make Protein Mug Cake
Serving
Serve the mug cake immediately after baking as a filling post-workout snack. For a boost of proteins or flavors, add some of the toppings below:
Peanut butter or almond butter A dollop of dairy-free yogurt – soy yogurt is high in protein. Protein powder frosting or Vegan Whipped Cream Berries like strawberries or raspberries taste amazing with chocolate. Banana slices A dollop of my Peanut butter dip A scoop of my Ninja Creami protein ice cream A pinch of sea salt flakes
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