This double chocolate muffin-in-a-mug tastes like dessert, but has 13 grams of protein! Best of all, it only takes minutes to make! Enjoy this warm chocolate chip mug muffin for breakfast or a tasty treat any time of day!

a muffin in a mug next to a fork with chocolate chips sprinkled around

Serves: 1
Prep Time: 3 minutes
Cook Time: 1 ½ minutes

Ingredients:

⅓ cup protein pancake mix
2 Tbsp cocoa powder
1 Tbsp chocolate chips
3 Tbsp milk (or milk alternative)
1 tsp oil (coconut, avocado or vegetable)
1 Tbsp syrup (maple, pancake, or sugar free)
½ tsp vanilla extract

Get the full printable instructions with measurements at the bottom of the post in the recipe card.

Step-by-Step Directions:

Step 1: Spray the inside of a microwave safe mug with nonstick cooking spray, if desired. Add the protein pancake mix to the mug, then stir in the cocoa powder and chocolate chips.

protein pancake mix in a mug with cocoa powder and a small bowl of coconut powder next to it

chocolate chips being added to a mug with protein pancake mix and cocoa powder

Step 2: Add the milk, oil, syrup, and vanilla extract to the mug. Stir in the wet ingredients until just combined making sure to scrape the sides of the mug.

wet ingredients added to a mug with chocolate and pancake mix

all ingredients stirred together in a mug

Step 3: Microwave for 1 ½ minutes. Top with whipped cream, if you like, and enjoy this warm, easy breakfast!

a bite of chocolate muffin on a fork with whipped cream over a mug

🍋 Simply Made Suggestions

Protein Pancake Mix: Any protein pancake mix should work here. We’ve made these mug muffins with both Kodiak Cakes and Krusteaz. Krusteaz has a flavor and texture that’s closer to traditional pancake mix, while Kodiak Cakes has more of a whole-grain taste. Use whichever you prefer—or whichever one is already in the pantry. No special shopping trip required.
Microwave Timing: We cook our mug muffins for 1½ minutes in a 900-watt microwave, which gives us a fully cooked muffin that’s springy in the center. Microwave wattages vary, so adjust the cooking time as needed. The muffin is ready when the center is set and springs back lightly when touched.
Chocolate Chips: I used semi-sweet chocolate chips, but dark, milk, or white would also taste amazing!

🧁 Before You Go…

Double chocolate handled. 😜 Next time, try our Chocolate Chip Muffin in a Mug for the classic version, or check out our easy protein mug muffin recipes for more quick, single-serving breakfasts you can make right in the microwave.

Chocolate Chocolate Chip Muffin in a Mug

Beth

Prep Time 3

Cook Time 2

Total Time 5

Servings

Ingredients

⅓ cup protein pancake mix
2 tsp cocoa powder
1 Tbsp chocolate chips (plus more if desired)
3 Tbsp milk (or milk alternative)
1 tsp oil (coconut, avocado or vegetable)
1 Tbsp syrup (maple, pancake, or sugar free)
½ tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

Spray the inside of a microwave safe mug with nonstick cooking spray, if desired. Add the protein pancake mix to the mug, then stir in the cocoa powder and chocolate chips.
Add the milk, oil, syrup, and vanilla extract to the mug. Stir in the wet ingredients until just combined making sure to scrape the sides of the mug.
Microwave for 1 1/2 minutes. Top with whipped cream if you like and enjoy this warm, easy breakfast!