Skinny recipe #12 Chocolate protein mug cake

Hello!

 

 

 

Ohhhhhhh boy. I wish I could have finished this because it was so tasty but there was just too much for little me. I think I had eyes bigger than belly syndrome.

 

Anyway :] this is a great dessert/treat to have, especially after a busy day of exercise!

 

Here's how you make it...

Serves one very hungry person or two snacky people

 

 

You will need:

3 tbsp whey protein powder (I used chocolate but vanilla would be nice as well)

1 tbsp flour (ideally oat but I only had plain)

1 tbsp cocoa powder - unsweetened

1 tsbp low fat greek yogurt

3 tsbp egg white (this equals approx. 2 eggs)

1/2 tsp baking powder

Optional: vanilla extract, coconut, chocolate chips, peanut butter etc.

 

Note: Although these cakes were very tasty, they were a little dry/dense. I'd recommend playing around with the amount of yogurt. Perhaps add a little more or add a dash of milk to thin the mixture.

 

Method:

 



 

Add all of the ingredients to a LARGE mug and mix well.

 

 

Pop the mixture into a microwave for 1-2 minutes.

 

 

Insert a knife or cocktail stick into the centre to make sure it's cooked all the way through.

Empty out onto a plate.

 

 

Slice (because it's way too hard to eat as it is) and cover in your topping of choice.

I decided on low fat greek yogurt, sweet freedom and a few pecans.

I AM SO FULL OF CAKE >.<

 

My husband decided to slice his up and spread on Nutella :]

 

 

It's a pretty tasty treat, just needs to be a little softer but it's still worth making. The toppings choices are endless as well, especially if you use a spread on them - a nut butter would work really well or berries!

 

Let me know what you decide to make

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Skinny recipe #11 Protein pancakes

Hello!

 

OH.MY.GOODNESS

 

I didn't really realise what I was letting myself in for when I made these this morning, but they are the best oh-so-tasty breakfast I have eaten in some time!

 

They're lower calorie than regular 'american' or 'scotch' pancakes and taste ten times better.

 

Here's how you make them!

 

You will need (pancakes):

1/4 cup Vanilla Whey protein - you can use any flavour you fancy

1/4 cup plain flour

1 tsp baking powder

170g low fat greek yogurt

1 large egg white

Non/low calorie Cooking spray or butter & a little oil

 

For the toppings:

Handful of pecans

Sweet freedom (dark)

1/4 Pineapple (fresh)

Cinnamon (to taste)

 

Method:

 

 

Mix together the wet ingredients and in a seperate bowl, mix together the dry ingredients

 

 

 

Slowly add the dry to the wet mixture a little at a time, combining well each time.

 

Put to one side and prepare your pineapple by cutting it up into chunks.

Sprinkle over some cinnamon - as much or as little as you like - I used 1 tsp.

 

 

 

Add your choice of oil to a pan, heat up and add the pineapple.

Cook until golden and put to one side.

 

 

In another pan, heat your choice of oil and using a tablespoon, add three blobs of the batter. Not too close though as they will spread out.

 

 

As soon as bubbles form, it's time to flip. Flip over and cook for a minute or so.

 

 

Serve with your pineapple, pecans (which you can toast if you fancy) and a generous squeeze of sweet freedom.

 

 

Eat.... Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmm!

Minus the toppings - calories: 314, carbs: 34g, fat: 1g & protein: 43g!

You can add whatever protein powder or toppings you have/like. You could add strawberries, walnuts, banana.... the possibilites are endless.

 

Let me know if you make these - they're great pre or post workout.

 

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