To celebrate, Fat Tuesday, I wanted to share my newest obsession: Chocolate Protein Cake. Carla from MizFit shared this recipe on her blog, and I had to try a version of it.
Here is what you will need:
1 TBSP of chia seeds
1/4 c. egg whites
1 [heaping] tsp. of cocoa
2 TBSP of canned pumpkin or applesauce
1/4 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1-2 drops of vanilla extract
A microwave
I adapted the recipe a bit, and you can make modifications to your liking. Combine the dry ingredients, then add the rest, mixing thoroughly.
Heat 70-80 seconds on high in the microwave, depending on how "done" you like it.
Use a spoon to pull the cake edges from the mug and flip onto a plate for serving. Garnish with dark chocolate chips or more cinnamon if you choose.
This totally satisfies my sweet tooth, and I'm adding more protein and healthy omega 3's to my diet.
In the picture below, I actually was trying to cool off my bite of chocolate, not make-out with it!
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Have you ever celebrated Mardi Gras in New Orleans before?!
What are you doing for Fat Tuesday?
Oooh that looks good! Thanks for posting the recipe!
ReplyDeleteOh my, that looks amazing!
ReplyDeleteIs it really fat Tuesday already?? Now I feel pressured to do something decadent & indulgent!!
Wow that is awesome! It doesn't look like it would have a lot of carbs in it either, right? I'm so happy you posted this!!! Thank you so much.
ReplyDeletethis look AWESOME! I may or may not be making it tonight. Not sure I can wait till fat tuesday! Thanks for sharing :)
ReplyDeleteYum, that looks good!
ReplyDeleteThat looks good! Do you have the cal and nutrient breakdown?
ReplyDeleteOhhh, I like the look of that treat!!! I will have to try it this week. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThat looks amazing!! Too bad I don't have a microwave.
ReplyDeleteyou are so clever!! I love the title and i love the creation. AMAZING and QUICK! awesome woman.
ReplyDeleteDefinitely trying this! Thanks for passing along some delicious tips.
ReplyDeleteLOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE!!!
ReplyDeleteThat looks awesome. So did you trade out the applesauce for pumpkin??
ReplyDeleteI actually lived in NO when I was very young. We celebrated Mardi Gras while we lived there, but I was like 2 so I don't really remember. But we had a huge box of beads and other stuff forever that I used to go through and wear all the time as a kid. I always loved all the fun stuff in the box.
Love mug cakes! I have a vegan one myself that I whip up every so often.
ReplyDeleteYes, I actually lived in New Orleans for a few yrs so I got to witness Mardi Gras first hand. Such a blast and I miss the city, people, and lifestyle more than you can imagine.
Happy Mardi Gras!!
I was convinced today was Wednesday, so I had no Fat Tuesday plans, apparently :).
ReplyDeleteThat cake looks awesome.
Mmm, looks SO good!
ReplyDeleteYes, we usually celebrate in New Orleans every year, but my husband's work schedule didn't allow it this year...we have TONS of family there, so my mom was able to go and bring the boys back some really cool beads, a Saints football and some really cool Saints beads...very cool! next year we'll def be there but it'll be crazy because they host superbowl at the same time :(
Happy Mardi Gras!!! Let's create a healthy version of the king cake...ha, it's my fav!
i've seen a couple of these protein cake recipes floating around now. I want to try and plan meals whe nI get back from travel, so on the list it goes!
ReplyDeleteThat looks really yummy!!!!
ReplyDeletei am obsessed with cake!!!!! this is so perfect for me! although i must admit...i count down the seconds every day until I get another no bake protein bar that i made using your recipe :)
ReplyDeleteone year i was in New Orleans the day after Mardi Gras...it was still seriously a blast. love it!
Thanks for sharing the recipe- it looks amazing! I was just in NOLA and it was crazy without it being Mardi Gras. I can't imagine what it has been like the last couple of days....
ReplyDeleteYum! Looks tasty, and oh-so easy. I don't think there's anything wrong with making out with your chocolate ;)
ReplyDeleteOnly good can come from chocolate in a mug!! mmmmmmm
ReplyDeletewell la-T-da....ez-pz cake.
ReplyDeleteWill have to give a version of this a whirl now won't I.....
My husband rode in Thoth on Sunday but we are winmps so we fled the city on Tuesday! It just gets loud and annoying.
ReplyDeleteNo celebrating here, but LOVE that rocking nail polish you've got going on. ;) Looks delicious and what if you added nut butter? Dangerous!
ReplyDeleteTested and approved!!! This is AMAZING!! Thanks for sharing Jess:) @gnc_kelly
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