Three minute pumpkin mug (protein) cake

I have to share with you my new treat-secret! A treat so yummy and so healthy that you could have it everyday if you wanted to! Did I mention that it’s made in THREE minutes?<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgW2fAjnl0y0FAujaS726PyQyTRanzurmWQ2lWYxYLQDgqoG4-4uNZuexn4t-I0SiOt84PlLT4cQOoziHw58KR-QghrZVXBbbFCyQ97U1EwtHEFwtZObkG1NakrB5OHI0B0F8Va4qJfYVnv/s1600/pumpkinproteinmugcake.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgW2fAjnl0y0FAujaS726PyQyTRanzurmWQ2lWYxYLQDgqoG4-4uNZuexn4t-I0SiOt84PlLT4cQOoziHw58KR-QghrZVXBbbFCyQ97U1EwtHEFwtZObkG1NakrB5OHI0B0F8Va4qJfYVnv/s320/pumpkinproteinmugcake.jpg" width="296" /></a></div><br /> <br /> <br /> I don’t know about you, but there have been plenty of times when I get hungry and I devour anything that is readily available, it doesn’t matter what it is. This happens to me frequently, specially when I skip a meal and don’t stick to my “eat-every-2-to-3-hours” rule. I love fall... pumpkins and honey crisp apples! Yummmy! So this mug cake creation incorporates pumpkin now that we are starting to embark on that time of year! <br /> <br /> Pumpkin has amazing health benefits as well! Pumpkin is low in fat and calories and rich in disease-fighting nutrients such as:<br /> Alpha-carotene, Beta-carotene, Fiber, Vitamins C and E, Potassium, and Magnesium. Pumpkin is an excellent source of fiber; one-half cup serving contains 5 grams of fiber. Fiber helps reduce bad cholesterol levels, protect the body against heart disease, control blood sugar levels, promote healthy digestion, and plays a role in weight loss. <br /> <br /> Ingredients:<br /> <ul class="check"><li>       1 egg white (actual egg, not from the carton)</li> <li>       1 scoop vanilla whey protein</li> <li>       1/4 cup organic raw pumpkin</li> <li>       1/8 cup unsweetened almond milk</li> <li>       ¼ teaspoon baking powder</li> <li>       ¼ teaspoon cinnamon</li> <li>       1 tablespoon Natural Peanut Butter</li> </ul><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGZEI_EmUaK0BpeWCiD7gjcAlvJX771bwmdS8Vh9r24pfDT2aBzlR4ke7lJY1zHLwEE3hosG0kpwzaaxfgmN63Bi-qWlWKVEt-ImZ1CTUmgAFFh6uurM5S2Afi0XtMUUYsySltDjkLg2HE/s320/iphone820+053.JPG" width="320" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div>Steps:<br /> <ol><ol><li>Place all dry ingredients in a mixing bowl, using your whisker, mix them together (whey protein powder, baking powder and cinnamon).</li> <li>Place all wet ingredients in a mixing bowl, using your spatula, mix them together (raw pumpkin and eggs).</li> <li>Combine wet and dry ingredients.</li> <li>Place mixture in your 16oz coffee cup.</li> <li>Place in the microwave and heat up for 3 minutes.</li> <li>Take out your small cake from your coffee cup and place on your small plate.</li> <li>Cut your cake in half, add Natural Peanut Butter between the layers and assemble the layers back on top of each other (see pictures below). Voila! Now, you’ve got yourself a fun layered 3 minute protein cake!</li> </ol></ol>* Makes 1 serving<br /> * Nutritional Information (per serving): 272 calories; 10.8g fat; 10.7g carbohydrates; 35.5g protein.<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggGCOl22BeXjbc3Lkx2XMg22QjOewI-hYNhsPcSt8OkjWN3NETTb7seP6bJK9C5pPZj3T58l1dWuNc2BqVMNVaQc436XjWFIU8p4NZChO4etpXF6e6OKH_8N-tpEpbHpeRcmeEz_1OorL2/s1600/iphone820+054.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMckb-3QODAxE8ht4uIciK2ubCNMPP5dH8DRIGwlIkjhalyya1n7oop5mJVCHeGWGIjONRK_tD5cB2-A239exBgjmYn3Ci5QEjCY3hbZOrI6SOQ8YseMF3yb47hLOieb7SswvbDBaY_ZSE/s1600/pumpkin1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMckb-3QODAxE8ht4uIciK2ubCNMPP5dH8DRIGwlIkjhalyya1n7oop5mJVCHeGWGIjONRK_tD5cB2-A239exBgjmYn3Ci5QEjCY3hbZOrI6SOQ8YseMF3yb47hLOieb7SswvbDBaY_ZSE/s320/pumpkin1.jpg" width="309" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7W0QhvWIeKePIeaf1ugI_z-IeTXRcSrj9hcKXmPnjDkhS-IUy0e29eppB2syCLRuadMFsV76Kec1D2EVtoF_N9L8jfejoaDAJakWoc2ETqUGwD20nCPhIZ9RlFD9boCnHEg-AhOREz6eU/s1600/iphone820+064.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div style="float: right; margin: 4px;"><a href="javascript:void((function(){var%20e=document.createElement('script');e.setAttribute('type','text/javascript');e.setAttribute('charset','UTF-8');e.setAttribute('src','http://assets.pinterest.com/js/pinmarklet.js?r='+Math.random()*99999999);document.body.appendChild(e)})());"><img alt="Pin It" class="aligncenter" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v419/green_tea/pin.jpg" /></a></div>

Three minute pumpkin mug (protein) cake

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I have to share with you my new treat-secret! A treat so yummy and so healthy that you could have it everyday if you wanted to! Did I mention that it’s made in THREE minutes? I don’t know about you, but there have been plenty of times when I get hungry and I devour anything that is readily available, it doesn’t matter what it is. This hap

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