Birthday Cake Protein Mug Cake

Craving something sweet without sacrificing your wellness goals? With this Birthday Cake Protein Mug Cake, you can have your cake & eat it too! This recipe by @nourishfulsabrina is fun, festive and ready in under 30 minutes. With just 5 simple ingredients and packed with over 20g of protein, it’s the perfect macro friendly sweet treat. Whether it’s your birthday or just a sweet fix situation, this mug cake delivers a warm, fluffy, sprinkle-filled cake moment that’s healthier, macro friendly, high in protein and full of flavour!

The Magic of Vanilla Pancake THRIVE Plant Protein

The key to making this mug cake both delicious and nutrient-packed is Nu Harvest’s Vanilla Pancake Batter THRIVE Plant Protein. With over 17g of protein per serve, THRIVE isn’t just a protein powder, it’s a wellness essential. It's formulated with superfoods, minerals, and functional ingredients to support energy, recovery and overall vitality.

Here's what’s inside:

• Psyllium Husk - a gut-loving source of fibre to support digestion and blood sugar regulation
• Organic Maca Powder - for sustained energy, endurance and a natural mood boost
• Siberian Ginseng – to help your body adapt to stress and support immune health
• Magnesium - essential for energy production, muscle function, and recovery
• Digestive Enzymes - to support better nutrient breakdown and absorption
• Zinc - a key mineral that supports immunity, cell repair, and over 100 enzymatic functions in the body

Plus, it’s completely vegan, gluten free, refined sugar free and contains no artificial nasties. The smooth vanilla flavour makes it the perfect addition to baking - especially when you're after a treat that tastes like cake, but keeps you satiated and satisfied.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

This healthy birthday cake mug cake hits all the right notes: it’s super easy, nourishing and seriously satisfying. It’s made with whole food ingredients, takes minimal effort and doubles as both a sweet treat and a protein-rich snack! Whether you’re after a high protein dessert, a macro balanced recipe or just a healthier way to satisfy your cravings, this one's a keeper. Plus, the customisable toppings mean you can make it as extra or as simple as you like.

HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL NEED

• 1/3 cup self-raising flour (gluten free or regular)
• 1 1/2 tbsp Nu Harvest Vanilla Pancake THRIVE Plant Protein
• 1/3 cup unsweetened almond milk
• Sprinkles
• Optional toppings: yoghurt mixed with sweetener and more sprinkles!

HERE’S HOW TO MAKE IT

1. Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius.
2. Combine all the ingredients in a mixing bowl and transfer to a baking ramekin.
3. Bake for approx. 20-25 minutes until cooked through.
4. Meanwhile, make the icing mix by combining the yoghurt and sweetener.
5. Remove from the oven and allow the cake to cool before topping with yoghurt icing + sprinkles.
6. Enjoy!
   

If you’re a classic vanilla lover, our THRIVE Vanilla Pancake Batter is the perfect addition to your routine. It’s a versatile flavour you absolutely must add to your plant protein collection! THRIVE is vegan, all-natural, gluten-free and free from refined sugars. To make it even better, we’ve formulated our protein supplement with added superfoods, minerals and functional ingredients to promote a thriving, healthy body from the inside out.

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