Blueberry/Apple Cinnamon Protein Mug-Cake (A.K.A. Healthy-Sin-in-a-cup)!
So this morning I was up early and did not want the usual: turkey bacon, egg whites, and grapefruit. I have been meaning to try the ever popular mug-cake but had yet to get on it.
With what I had in the pantry and fridge, I made something I will be using both as a breakfast and healthy sweet fix! It really is THAT good!
We were out of oatmeal, but as luck would have it, there was a small container of apple cinnamon oatmeal pancake mix. I highly recommend finding something similar as a healthy alternative to pure oats or any other base you use.
Ingredients: (Serves 2) - I estimated both servings were at 225 calories (as a meal due to how large this is)
1/2 Cup oats
1/4 Cup Hazelnuts
1 scoop protein powder (any flavor will work with fruit mug-cakes)
2 Tbsp Splenda or sweetener alternative
2 egg whites (this fluffs the mix when cooking)
As many blueberries as you want!
A dash of milk to make it slightly creamier (its dry until then)
Directions: Fill the mug with this mix 3/4 of the way. Set the timer for 2:45 on your microwave and watch it go. Do not freak out (as I may or may not have done this AM) thinking the mix will just continue to rise 3 inches over the rim while cooking. It will deflate a little when you take it out of the microwave.
Drizzle with organic local honey, splenda, or anything else you can think of! Viola!
Fun Facts about these ingredients:
Hazelnuts - They are loaded with healthy fats that can help clean out plaque from blood vessels. They are rich in proteins, fiber, essential vitamins and minerals. Most importantly, hazelnuts contain a rich supply of phytosterols, which make some of natures most powerful antioxidants. Lastly, they keep you full longer than most nuts!
Blueberries - Ranking in the top 5 healthiest foods of the world, , there is not enough room to discuss ALL the benefits of these power packed pods of tastiness! Here are a few facts: they reduce wrinkles, blast and prevent belly fat, increase memory, increase the 'feel-good' power hormone dopamine, and so on...
Egg Whites - low in fat, carbs, and calories...these bad boys are a great source of healthy and clean protein.
I hope you enjoy the recipe as much as we did! Next time for a dessert, I will try adding some dark chocolate chips...mmmmm...
xo- Steph
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