Easy Vegan High Protein Mug Cake Recipe (Birthday Cake Flavor)

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If you’re looking for a quick, easy, and satisfying dessert (or breakfast!) that’s packed with 34 grams of plant-based protein, this Vegan Protein Mug Cake Recipe is about to become your new favorite treat. Perfectly fluffy and moist, sweet, and delicious birthday cake-flavored, this mug cake recipe comes together in less than five minutes and uses a few simple, wholesome ingredients. Whether you need a post-workout snack, a late-night sweet treat, or a single-serving healthy dessert, this mug cake has you covered- no eggs, no dairy, and no baking required! I’ve eaten this protein mug cake almost every day this month, it’s that good. It’s also macro-friendly, perfect to help you meet your fitness and nutrition goals while still indulging your sweet tooth. I’m so excited to share the recipe with you!

What’s the Best Vegan Protein Powder to Use?

Why You’ll Love this Vegan Protein Birthday Cake Mug Cake

• Requires a few simple, wholesome ingredients. We love a short ingredient list.
• Quick & easy to make. This birthday cake mug cake comes together in under 5 minutes.
• High in protein. 34 grams of plant-based protein for a yummy mug cake? Yes please!
• Vegan & gluten-free. No dairy, no eggs, no gluten required.
• Birthday cake flavor. Birthday cake? Funfetti cake? Confetti cake? Whatever you call it, nothing beats the classic flavor of birthday cake with delicious rainbow sprinkles.

Ingredients Needed for this Mug Cake Recipe

Dry ingredients:

• Gluten free quick cooking oats. This serves as the flour in this recipe.
• Vegan protein powder. The Vedge Vanilla Ice Cream flavor is the perfect taste and consistency for this recipe.
• Baking powder. For the perfect fluffy cake texture.
• Salt. Just a pinch to enhance the sweetness.

Wet Ingredients:

• Soy milk. My go-to milk for creaminess and added protein.
• Agave. 1 Tbsp is all you need for a delicious mug cake that isn’t sickeningly sweet. This is not a recipe loaded with sugar like conventional mug cakes.
• Vanilla & Almond Extracts. For that delicious birthday cake flavor.

Topping:

• Rainbow Sprinkles. These all natural sprinkles are dye-free. They’re the only ones I use and recommend. No artificial colors, just ingredients like turmeric, grape juice concentrate, red beets, purple carrot, and purple sweet potato for beautiful, natural colors.

How to Make a Quick Vegan Protein Mug Cake

1. First, blend your gluten-free quick oats for a couple seconds until it forms oat flour.
2. Mix your oat flour, vegan protein powder, baking powder, and salt in a microwave safe ramekin or mug.
3. Add in soy milk, agave, and vanilla and almond extracts. Mix all together.
4. Microwave for 2 minutes and 30 seconds.
5. Top with natural rainbow sprinkles and enjoy!

Craving more high protein sweet treats? You might like my healthy chocolate cake baked oats, or my pumpkin chocolate chip protein bars.