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    Healthy Low Carb Vanilla Mug Cake Recipe

    Jun 28, 2017 The Diet Chef

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    Mug cake lovers rejoice!

    That's right, today we're making another healthy low carb mug cake in the microwave. And when I say low carb, I mean it. This vanilla mug cake has only 3g of net carbs - and this recipe makes a lot of cake.

    So where did this recipe come from you ask?

    Well, this Vanilla Cake recipe was definitely inspired by this low carb Chocolate Mug Cake we did just a couple weeks back. However, I realize that not everyone loves chocolate - how is that even possible? - so I thought I'd make a vanilla alternative too.

    As far as the recipe goes, it's almost identical to the chocolate cake - and that's a major win because making a chocolate cake doesn't get much faster or easier than that! Literally, both of these mug cakes are can be made and cooked in under 5 minutes. Also, just like its counter part this vanilla mug cake is gluten free and flourless - just in case you care about that sort of thing.

    Now lets talk about some mug cake pro-tips just to make sure your results go as deliciously as possible.

    Vanilla Mug Cake Pro-Tips:

     

    1. Under cook your cake just slightly - the middle should still be gooey
    2. Use a big enough mug - this is the one I like
    3. Use a tasty protein powder - I like this one and my cake was fantastic
    4. Make sure you find a liquid sweetener you like - this one is my favorite, but this one works too
    5. Under cook your cake - this is not a typo

    You can easily end up with a dry cake if you don't follow tips #1&5. And I want you to end up with a delicious cake, not a dry cake, so above all else follow tip #1.

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    Healthy Low Carb Vanilla Mug Cake Recipe

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    An easy, healthy, low carb vanilla mug cake recipe that takes only 1 minute to make, requires minimal ingredients, and only a microwave. Plus, this vanilla cake in a mug has only 3g net carbs, and is loaded with protein!

    • Author: Joe Duff
    • Prep Time: 3 mins
    • Cook Time: 1 min
    • Total Time: 4 mins
    • Yield: 1 Cake 1x
    • Category: Dessert
    • Cuisine: American

    Ingredients

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    • 1 Scoop (30g) vanilla whey protein
    • 2 Eggs
    • 1 Tsp of vanilla extract
    • 2 Tsp (10g) liquid sweetener - you may need less if you have a sweeter protein powder
    • 1 ½ Tbsp (15g) coconut flour
    • ½ Tsp baking powder

    Instructions

    1. Add all ingredients to a large mug (I used a 16oz souffle dish)
    2. Mix until ingredients are combined and smooth
    3. Microwave for 45 seconds to 1 minute - times will vary depending on microwave power

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 1 Cake
    • Calories: 311
    • Fat: 11
    • Carbohydrates: 9
    • Fiber: 6
    • Protein: 39

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    1. Olivia says

      May 18, 2021 at 4:42 pm

      Thats sooo yummy 10/10 Would recommend as night snack 😍

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    Hey there! I'm Joe Duff - The Diet Chef, and I've been creating low carb keto recipes for over 15 years. Initally, I started making these recipes to help myself lose weight - I lost over 75 pounds doing so - but now I make recipes for the entire low carb keto community!
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