
It's time for another Crush It Cafe recipe video! Just because a lot of sweet treats aren't great for your diet doesn't mean you need to completely stop eating them - especially when you can pack them full of protein!
That's why we've made this Cinnamon Roll Mug Cake recipe. It's the perfect snack option as it's quick to make, a healthier alternative to a traditional recipe yet it's still sweet and delicious - all while helping you get some extra protein into your diet.
For a quick review of the ingredients and directions, scroll down and watch the short video near the bottom of the page. Otherwise, continue reading from here for a more detailed look including step-by-step instructions and a breakdown of the ingredient list.
Ingredients: Cake
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1 cup Kodiak cake mix
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1 scoop Frosted Cinnamon Bun ISO
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1/2 tsp cinnamon
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1/2 tsp baking soda
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1 pinch of salt
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1 tbsp unsweetened applesauce
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1/4 cup of unsweetened milk
Ingredients: Filling
- 5g melted butter
- 1 tsp cinnamon
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1 tbsp stevia or other sweetener
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8g raw turbinado sugar
- A splash of unsweetened milk
Ingredients: Icing
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10g Frosted Vanilla Cupcake PRO
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1 tsp confectioners sugar
- 1/2 - 1 tsp unsweetened almond milk
Directions:
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1. In a microwave safe mug or bowl, mix together all mug cake ingredients until a thick batter is formed.
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2. In a small bowl, combine all filling ingredients.
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3. Pour half of the mug cake mix into another container, put aside. Use a spoon or the tip of a knife to swirl half of the cinnamon filling into the top of the batter.
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4. Pour the remaining mug cake mixture back into the same mug/bowl. Repeat the swirl with the remaining filling mixture.
- 5. Microwave in 15-30 second increments, or until just cooked in the center.
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6. Top with icing and enjoy!
Nutrition:
Serving size = 1 mug cake
440 calories, 9g Protein, 44g Carbohydrates, 46g Fat
*makes approximately 1 serving*
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