3 High Protein Microwave Recipes (Under 300 Calories!)

protein powder

🥗Healthier: plant-based protein powder

💰Cheaper: whey protein isolate

Plant-based protein powder can be lower in calories.

almond flour

🥗Healthier: oat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Oat flour is often cheaper and gluten-free.

sweetener

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: sugar

Sugar is a common and cheaper alternative.

chocolate chips

🥗Healthier: dark chocolate

💰Cheaper: cocoa nibs

Cocoa nibs provide a chocolate flavor with less sugar.

Start by adding chocolate protein powder to a mug.

Add coconut flour to the mug.

Add zero calorie sweetener (Lankanto monk fruit sweetener) to the mug.

Add unsweetened cocoa powder (Hershey's) to the mug.

Add baking powder to the mug and mix all dry ingredients together.

Add 1 whole egg to the mixture.

Pour in unsweetened almond milk and mix until there are no dry ingredients at the bottom.

Fold in mini chocolate chips into the mixture.

Microwave on high for 1 minute, checking for doneness afterward.

Taste test the brownie; if underbaked, suggest microwaving for an additional 20 seconds for a cakier texture.

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