Oooey goey protein mug cake

I had a mean craving last night for something sweet but healthy, which is often the case after dinner (especially after i have stir fry). I was going to make some healthy gluten free chocolate chip cookies which is often my go to but decided on a chocolate protein mug cake instead. Cookies don't last long in my house, often gone in 2 days between my husband, son and i. So sometimes its better to make something that is single serving. 

So i took to google to find a protein mug cake recipe. The last time i made one it was with vanilla protein powder and it just wasn't as good as i wanted it to be. Now i have some chocolate perfect fit that i got while on the first TIU retreat in Newport Beach, California a few weeks ago (more on that later). So i had higher hopes for this one! 

This recipe had me at fudgy! I adpated this recipe for what i had on hand. Here are my tweaks:

1. Ooey goey chocolate protein mug cake (click on title to see a picture of this yumminess on my instagram profile)
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3. 1/2 cup almond milk
4. 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
5. 1 scoop chocolate protein powder
6. 1.5 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
7. 1 Tbsp Almond flour
8. 1/2 tsp baking powder
9. 5-10 drops of honey
10. Small handful of vegan chocolate chips

     Directions:

1. Mix together all of the ingredients. Spray inside mug with olive oil spray or canola. Scoop into a mug. Heat in the microwave for 1 min 30 seconds (check every 30 secs you may need shorter or longer). Enjoy straight out of the mug or run the knife around and pop out. I then topped mine with some crunchy natural peanut butter.

Enjoy with a glass of almond milk or some sleepy time tea:)

Let me know if you try this cake. It is great to have after supper for a healthier dessert/snack. That protein will help build your muscles over night while you sleep. Win-win!