Warm Chocolate Protein Mug Cake
A rich, chocolatey single-serving dessert prepped and cooked in under five minutes using a microwave. Packed with plant protein and fiber from ground flaxseed to satisfy evening sweet cravings.
Prep
3 min
Cook
1 min
Total
6 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Leslie + Lila
Leslie created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
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Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
Notice: fullness 2–3 hours later
Steadier energy
Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
Notice: energy 1–3 hours later
More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
Notice: energy + fullness later
A steadier afternoon
Give your day a solid food foundation
Being properly fed cannot solve a hard day, but a substantial meal can remove hunger and an energy dip from the list of things you are juggling.
Notice: mood + energy later
Setup
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Prep
3 min
Cook
1 min
Total
6 min
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Equipment
Oven · Whisk
Time saver
Store leftover ground flaxseeds in the refrigerator or freezer to preserve their fresh flavor and prevent oxidation.
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- 1Set out all ingredients before cooking
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Instructions
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Next: Add the chocolate protein powder
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Add the chocolate protein powder
In a microwave-safe mug or small ramekin, add the chocolate protein powder, ground flaxseed, unsweetened cocoa powder, and baking powder.
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Whisk the dry ingredients together with a…
Whisk the dry ingredients together with a small fork until evenly combined and free of lumps.
Look for: evenly combined and free of lumps
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Pour in the unsweetened almond milk and…
Pour in the unsweetened almond milk and stir thoroughly for 30 seconds until a smooth batter forms, scraping down the sides of the mug.
Look for: a smooth batter forms, scraping down the sides of the mug
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Sprinkle the chopped pecans or dark chocolate…
Sprinkle the chopped pecans or dark chocolate chips evenly over the top of the batter.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Microwave on high power for 45 to…
Microwave on high power for 45 to 60 seconds. Look for the cake to rise and set around the edges while remaining slightly soft and glossy in the center.
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Remove carefully from the microwave using an…
Remove carefully from the microwave using an oven mitt, as the mug will be hot. Allow it to cool for 2 minutes before enjoying warm with a spoon.
Allow: 2 minutes
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