If you’re craving something sweet but also trying to stay on track with your protein goals, this Biscoff mug cake is the answer! Easy to make, and ready in minutes, it’s a fluffy and tasty treat that is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth while sneaking extra protein into the bank! 

Biscoff Protein Mug Cake: A Deliciously Easy Recipe for Any Time of Day!

The last mug cake I posted was an absolute HIT – and for a good reason too! This Biscoff mug cake shares many of the same qualities that one prides itself in (it’s soft, fluffy, easy to make, high in protein, and DELICIOUS). Although it may not be self-saucing it is Biscoff flavored!! I mean… need I say more? It’s a dream for all of us Biscoff-loving, protein-chasing, sweet tooths.

It’s also perfect for any given time really. Breakfast? Check! Mid-morning snack? Check! Late afternoon snack? Check! Post-dinner cravings? Check! You name the time of day and this protein mug cake is there for the taking.

You can of course adjust the quantities if you want more calories in it, and you can also add toppings to achieve the same goal. But the basis is: it contains protein, it’s so easy to make that after one or two attempts you’ll be able to eye-ball the measurements and still have a flop-proof mug cake minutes away from being devoured, and finally it’s sweet enough to curb your cravings without giving you a pang of guilt for overindulging while the rest of the household is asleep. Mind you, I could also say without you waking up to wrappers that you don’t remember annihilating haha.

Can I use any protein powder for this Biscoff mug cake?

Yes, you can use any type of protein powder for this Biscoff mug cake recipe, as long as you enjoy the taste. But… big but: I wouldn’t recommend using any flavor of protein powder for this Biscoff mug cake. Although vanilla protein can work, it’s not the first choice I recommend you to use. The reason for this is that: as Biscoff’s number-one fan, I can tell you that I’ve tried it with just about everything. And while its flavor is untouchable on its own, that same potency of flavor just doesn’t pull through in the same way when you’re consuming it in any ‘diluted’ way.

So, in order to achieve a mug cake that tastes the most “biscoff-y” (for lack of a better word), I recommend using a caramel (or biscuit) flavored protein powder – but not cookies and cream kind of biscuit. More along the lines of biscotti flavor if you can’t get your hands on caramel or salted caramel flavor. Trust me on this, because it makes a HUGE difference.

What are some healthy toppings I can add to my Biscoff protein mug cake? 

If you want to add additional toppings (other than the Biscoff spread and crumbled lotus biscuit), I recommend sliced banana or Greek yogurt. The yogurt can add creaminess and extra protein to the mug cake! If you choose to add the yogurt you can also look at pairing it with a small drizzle of organic maple syrup. This will add a touch of sweetness without overloading on sugar.

Mug cake Macros:

Calories – 246

Protein – 12.4g

Carbs – 36.1g

Fats – 5.1g

Ingredients:

Self-Raising Flour & Baking Powder: Self-Raising Flour alone doesn’t give the mug cake enough rise, so it doesn’t end up as ‘cakey’ as we want it. It’s important to use both self-raising flour as well as baking powder to achieve the perfect cakey texture.

Sweetener: You can substitute the sweetener with equal ratios of any other granulated sugar or liquid sweetener (maple or agave syrup). Adjust quantities to suit your preferences.

Caramel Protein Powder: As I said earlier the flavor of the protein you use WILL impact the end result!

Low-Fat Milk & Yogurt: The small bit of yogurt in the recipe is used in place of butter. While it’s not essential (you can substitute it with equal ratios of extra milk), I recommend it. These ingredients significantly impact the moisture, texture, and of course nutritional value of the mug cake. You can substitute them with full cream or plant-based alternatives.

Vanilla Essence: If you have caramel essence on hand, then add that in place of the vanilla essence. This will give the mug cake even more caramel-flavoured goodness.

Biscoff Spread & Lotus Biscuit (topping): If there’s anything you do – don’t skip these! These are what make this mug cake a Biscoff mug cake!

Directions & Tips:

Unlike the chocolate protein mug cake, you can use one bowl to make and microwave this recipe! (Minus a tiny bowl to melt the Biscoff spread in).

Step 1:

Place all of the dry ingredients into a bowl (or mug) and mix them together so that they are incorporated. 

Step 2:

Add the milk, yogurt, and vanilla to the same bowl and stir until everything combines and no dry ingredients remain. 

Step 3:

Place into the microwave for 60 seconds. Remove from the microwave and set aside.

Step 4:

Microwave the Biscoff spread for 10-15 seconds until smooth and runny.

Step 5: 

Drizzle the Biscoff spread over the top of the mug cake, followed by the crushed Lotus biscuit.

Step 6: 

Serve warm and enjoy! 

If you try this recipe, let me know what you think in the comments below!