CRUSH IT! Café: Protein Cinnamon Roll Mug Cake

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

1 cup Kodiak cake mix
1 scoop Frosted Cinnamon Bun ISO
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp baking soda
1 pinch of salt
1 tbsp unsweetened applesauce
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 cup of unsweetened milk

Ingredients: Filling

5g melted butter
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tbsp stevia or other sweetener
8g raw turbinado sugar
A splash of unsweetened milk

Ingredients: Icing

10g Frosted Vanilla Cupcake PRO
1 tsp confectioners sugar
1/2 - 1 tsp unsweetened almond milk

Directions:

1. In a microwave safe mug or bowl, mix together all mug cake ingredients until a thick batter is formed.
2. In a small bowl, combine all filling ingredients.
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.
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.
6. Top with icing and enjoy!