Posted On: September 15th 2026, 11:30 am
π― SALTED CARAMEL DATE MUG CAKE: 242 CALORIES
When the sweet craving hits but you want something warm, gooey and satisfying, make this. π€€
This salted caramel date mug cake takes just a few minutes, gives you 19.3g protein, and tastes like proper comfort food without needing to make an entire cake.
Perfect for an evening dessert or afternoon sweet fix. Save this one ππ½
π° INGREDIENTS
* 2 dates, pitted + chopped
* Splash of milk of choice
* 3 tbsp oat flour
* 1 tbsp whey protein powder, ideally unflavoured or vanilla
* β
tsp baking powder
* Generous pinch of salt
* Optional: sweetener of choice, I used 2 drops of FlavDrops
TO TOP
* More chopped dates
* Low-fat yoghurt
* Optional: syrup
π©π½βπ³ METHOD
1οΈβ£ Pit and chop the dates, add to a bowl with a splash of milk and microwave for 1 minute until softened.
2οΈβ£ Add the oat flour, protein powder, baking powder and salt. Mix into a cake batter, adding another splash of milk if needed and sweetener if you like.
3οΈβ£ Microwave for 1Β½ minutes until risen and cake-like.
4οΈβ£ Leave to cool for a minute, then top with low-fat yoghurt, a drizzle of syrup, chopped dates and a pinch of salt. π€π½
π MACROS
π₯ 242 calories
πͺπ½ 19.3g protein
π― 37.8g carbs
π₯ 2.1g fat
π¬ 13.2g sugar
π± 2.8g fibre
Save this for the next time you need a quick dessert fix π―π©·