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    Amazing One Minute Protein Brownie

    Published: May 23, 2016 · Modified: Apr 8, 2025 by Sherri · This post may contain affiliate links · 15 Comments

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    This Amazing One Minute Protein Brownie will truly knock your socks off. The perfect amount of sweet yumminess to satisfy your craving without any guilt.

    a white mug with a protein brownie and a spoon

    Now, I know what you must be thinking.  One minute? Really?

    But I will confirm with my biggest “absolutely”!  This is truly an amazing one-minute protein brownie!

    Enter this fabulous new discovery.  It couldn’t be more simple.  Just a scoop of protein powder of your choice, a tablespoon of coconut sugar (or brown sugar), coconut flour (or regular flour), cocoa powder and a ½ teaspoon of baking powder.  Mixed with a ¼ cup of egg whites and milk of choice.  I used unsweetened vanilla almond milk.

    While it’s cooking, it looks like it’s going to puff over the sides of the mug. Mine puffed up about 3 inches above the top of the mug!   But once it sits for about 2-3 minutes, it settles right down.

    I cooked mine for exactly 60 seconds (1 minute)  After sitting for those couple of minutes, it was the perfect gooey texture for me!

    a white mug with a protein brownie cooked in the microwave

    Ingredients Needed

    1 scoop protein powder (whey,  casein or vegan)

    1 Tablespoon coconut flour

    1 Tablespoon coconut sugar or brown sugar (optional if protein is sweetened)

    1-2 Tablespoons dark cocoa powder (adjust to desired chocolate content)

    ½ teaspoon baking powder

    ¼ cup liquid egg whites (or 1 large egg  or 1 flax egg (see notes in recipe card below)

    ¼ cup milk of choice (almond, coconut, etc work as well)

    Chocolate chips, optional

    How to Make This Protein Brownie

    Grease a mug or a small bowl and set aside.

    In the greased mug or small bowl, mix the protein powder, coconut flour, coconut sugar, baking powder, and cocoa powder and mix well.

    In the separate bowl, whisk the egg with the milk.

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    Pour into the dry mixture and mix thoroughly.

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    Top with chocolate chips if desired.

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    Microwave for 60 seconds.  For a more fudge-like texture, remove from the microwave earlier. For more cake-like texture, cook a little longer.

    Remove from microwave and enjoy immediately.

    Oven option:  Pour batter into a small baking dish and bake for 10-12 minutes on 350 degrees F for 10-12 minutes.

    If you like this recipe, please leave us a comment and rate it in the recipe card. We would love for you to join us and over 300,000 followers on Facebook as well as on Pinterest and Instagram too!

     

     

    a white mug with a protein brownie and a spoon

    Amazing One Minute Protein Brownie

    This Amazing One Minute Protein Brownie will truly knocks your socks off. The perfect amount of sweet yumminess to satisfy your craving without any quilt.
    4.64 from 11 votes
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    Course: Snack
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 3 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 1 minute minute
    Total Time: 4 minutes minutes
    Servings: 1
    Calories: 258kcal
    Author: Sherri Hagymas

    Ingredients

    • 1 scoop protein powder whey, casein or vegan
    • 1 Tablespoon coconut flour
    • 1 Tablespoon coconut sugar or other granulated sweetener of choice optional if protein is sweetened
    • 1-2 Tablespoons dark cocoa powder adjust to desired chocolate content
    • ½ teaspoon baking powder
    • ¼ cup liquid egg whites or 1 large egg or 1 flax egg
    • ¼ cup milk of choice almond, coconut, etc work as well
    • Chocolate chips optional

    Instructions

    • Grease a mug or a small bowl and set aside.
    • In the greased mug or small bowl, mix the protein powder, coconut flour, coconut sugar, baking powder, and cocoa powder and mix well.
    • In the separate bowl, whisk the egg with the milk.
    • Pour into the dry mixture and mix thoroughly.
    • Top with chocolate chips if desired.
    • Microwave for 60 seconds. For a more fudge-like texture, remove from the microwave earlier. For more cake-like texture, cook a little longer.
    • Remove from microwave and enjoy immediately.
    • Oven option: Pour batter into a small baking dish and bake for 10-12 minutes on 350 degrees F for 10-12 minutes.
    • ENJOY!!

    Notes

    Protein will vary based on your protein of choice.
    To make a flax egg, mix 1 tablespoon flax meal to 2.5 tablespoon of water. Let rest for 5 minutes to thicken.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 258kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 277mg | Potassium: 712mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 1365IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 311mg | Iron: 4.2mg

    Nutritional Disclosure

    Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should only be used as an approximation.

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    Comments

    1. Brenda Radloff

      November 04, 2022 at 3:32 pm

      Will it work to use egg white protein powder?

      Reply
    2. yomama420

      January 11, 2022 at 5:57 pm

      1 star
      This was actually disgusting.

      my entire family ridiculed me calling them poop cups. I forced them to eat it, and their agonizing groans angered me. I decided to taste it myself and had to hold back vomit, I fell to the floor crying and shitting myself until I passed out.

      I am writing this a few days later and still have not recovered. These horrible poop cups haunt my dreams and make me question my life choices.

      DO NOT EAT THESE

      Reply
    3. Carol

      January 31, 2021 at 8:00 am

      This was amazing. Oh my god, I had topped it with a 90% chocolate square and put it in the microwave for 30 more seconds (total 1:30) and the middle was gooey ooey. Smh. So delicious.

      Reply
    4. Louisa

      February 12, 2020 at 9:54 am

      Hi! How many grams of flax seeds do I need for the flax egg? And does it change something about the instructions?

      Reply
      • Sherri

        February 12, 2020 at 10:19 am

        Hi there! To make a flax egg, mix 1 TBSP flax meal to 2.5 TBSP of water. Let it rest for 5 minutes to thicken then mix in with other ingredients.

        Reply
      • Elliot

        March 06, 2022 at 11:42 pm

        5 stars
        Oh my God. I made this with cacao hazelnut protein and a dollop of sugar free hazelnut choc spread. Amazing

        Reply
        • Sherri

          March 07, 2022 at 3:50 pm

          I bet that WAS amazing!! So glad you enjoyed it!

    5. Sabrina Fan

      November 25, 2017 at 1:47 pm

      What kind of protein powder do you use?

      Reply
      • Sherri

        November 25, 2017 at 7:11 pm

        I use an unflavored Nature’s Best Isopure whey protein because I prefer ones with no artificial sweeteners 🙂

        Reply
    6. Cristina at Ava's Alphabet

      June 04, 2016 at 10:51 pm

      My coworker made me something similar a few weeks ago. I couldn’t believe how full I felt AND how it satisfied my sweet tooth. The power of protein! I would love it if you linked up this post at the Family Joy Blog Link-up Party which starts on Sundays at 12EST on Ava’s Alphabet and 5 other blogs. Hope you are having a great weekend!

      Reply
    7. Miz Helen

      June 04, 2016 at 1:59 pm

      5 stars
      What a great Brownie, can’t wait to try it! Thanks so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday and have a great weekend!
      Miz Helen

      Reply
    8. Ginger Wroot

      May 31, 2016 at 5:59 pm

      5 stars
      I love the idea of adding protein powder for mug cakes or brownies! Pinned this one, and looking forward to trying this for a healthier snack, or even breakfast!
      –G
      http://gingerwroot.com

      Reply
    9. Sammi @ Grounded & Surrounded

      May 31, 2016 at 2:57 pm

      I love making healthy mug cakes as a night time snack! They are quick and simple and your recipe looks delicious! I can’t wait to try it 🙂

      Reply
    10. Laura

      May 31, 2016 at 9:02 am

      YUM! Looks super delicious! I love single-serving desserts! Especially brownies!! 😉

      Reply
    11. April J Harris

      May 30, 2016 at 9:46 pm

      5 stars
      I’m trying to incorporate more protein in my diet – and what a delicious way to do it! Your One Minute Protein Brownie really is amazing, Sherri! Tweeted and pinned. Thank you for sharing with us at the Hearth and Soul Hop.

      Reply
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