Chocolate Mug Cakes

By Betsy Stephens, Dr Oz The Good Life

 

A microwaved minicake satisfies that need for chocolate in a flash.

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The protein powder inside can help keep you full.

Total Time: 0:09

Prep: 0:05

Cook: 0:04

Level: Easy

Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 2 scoops (about ½ cup) chocolate whey-protein powder
• 2 tbsp. unsweetened cocoa powder (plus more for dusting; optional)
• 2 tbsp. semisweet chocolate chips
• 2 large eggs
• ½ c. applesauce (no sugar added)
• vegetable oil cooking spray
• fruit, for topping (optional)

Directions

Stir protein powder with cocoa and chocolate chips. In another bowl, whisk eggs with applesauce.

Stir dry ingredients into egg mixture (avoid overmixing).

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Spray 4 mugs with cooking spray and divide batter among them.

Microwave, 1 at a time, until centers are firm but still spongy to the touch, 45 to 60 sec.

Dust with cocoa and top with fruit, if you like.

131 cal, 6 g fat (2 g saturated), 13g protein, 10g carb, 7g sugar, 2g fiber, 94 mg sodium, 116 mg cholesterol per serving