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Caramel Apple Protein Mug Cake

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Erin

Published:

February 18, 2014

Updated:

August 25, 2018

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It’s been a little while since I’ve posted a mug cake so I figured why not today? I wanted to switch up my post-workout snack anyways and this has enough protein to do the job.  Oh yeah, and it’s delicious and only rings in at 155 calories! When I went on that extract buying spree a while back, I picked up some caramel extract…and apples and caramel together? Sold.

Now, you’ll have to hold your judgement while I explain my relationship with caramel…I like the flavor of it.  I really do.  But I don’t like the real thing.  I like it in liquid form in my coffee or cappuccino, I like it stuffed in between lots of chocolate and maybe even drizzled on top of popcorn.  But a hunk of caramel? No thanks. I don’t want to look like a dog eating peanut butter and then spend the next 7 hours picking it out of my teeth.  Sorry for the real talk.

On the bright side, you get to enjoy one of my favorite parts about caramel if you make this! Subtle flavor that’s not too sweet and still healthy 🙂 Minus the sticky bits in your teeth…
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Caramel Apple Protein Mug Cake

Prep: 10 minutes mins
Cook: 2 minutes mins
Total: 12 minutes mins
Servings: 1 mugcake
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Servings: 1 mugcake

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp quick oats
  • 2 tsp Jay Robb’s vanilla whey protein
  • 1 packet Truvia
  • 1/4 tsp apple pie spice
  • 1/4 tsp baking powder
  • 2 tbsp unsweetened applesauce
  • 1 egg white
  • 1 tbsp diced apple, skin removed
  • 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/8 tsp caramel extract

Topping Ingredients:

  • 2 tbsp non-fat vanilla Greek yogurt, (I used Stonyfield Organic)
  • 2 tsp Jay Robb’s vanilla whey protein
  • 1/4 tsp caramel extract
  • Optional: Diced apple and cinnamon

Instructions

  • Combine all cake ingredients in a small bowl.  Combine all frosting ingredients in another small bowl and set aside.
  • Spray a microwave safe mug with non-stick cooking spray.  Add cake mixture and microwave on high for 2 minutes and 15 seconds.
  • Allow cake to cool for at least a minute before frosting.  Serve immediately.

Nutrition Information

Calories: 155kcal (8%), Carbohydrates: 21g (7%), Protein: 19g (38%), Fat: 1g (2%), Cholesterol: 1mg, Sodium: 214mg (9%), Potassium: 313mg (9%), Fiber: 2g (8%), Sugar: 9g (10%)

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