Holiday Post!: Gingerbread Protein Mugcake (and my holiday baking fail!).

So I'm not going to lie...I kind of suck at baking. I mean, don't get me wrong, I enjoy baking, but it's definitely not my "kitchen talent" by any means.  I'm much better at cooking--think tofu steaks, roasted sweet potatoes, spaghetti, you get it. However, I'm the type of person that likes to be good at everything...which, I might add, can be good and bad. On top of this fact, we are all well aware of the quickly approaching Christmas holiday (8  days left!!), which means a lot of baking is in the works for many people. So I've been faced with a little dilemma, haven't I?! 

So in my longing to join the holiday baking madness, AND my hesitancy with baking in general, I resorted to my signature kitchen appliance: my beloved microwave. I have an ongoing love affair with my microwave...especially now in my first year of college! Many a "rescue meal" has been hastily created  with help from my giant black spaceship (as my mom calls it!)--quick, easy, tasty, and, of course, healthy. This Gingerbread Protein Mugcake is no different--it satisfies all of my requirements: vegan, quick, easy, oil free, sugar free, contains a serving of veggies (if you use vega protein), high protein, and can be made in less than 30 min...well, actually, this rockstar can be made in less than 3 minutes. What are you waiting for?! Get your faux-bakin' on people! 

        Gingerbread Protein Mugcake. 

              High protein goodness! 

          YUMMMMMMMMMMMM

Protein Mugcake

Ingredients

1. One scoop protein powder (I used vega!)

2. 2 T brown rice protein powder

3. One packet stevia

4. 1/2 cup water

5. 1/2 tsp ginger, ground

6. Dashes of cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice/cloves

7. 1/2 tsp baking powder

Method

1. Mix all dry ingredients together in a small, microwave safe bowl. 

2. Stir in water and mix well, ensuring NI clumps remain. 

3. Microwave on high for 1 min 30 seconds. Let cool, sprinkle with ginger, and enjoy!