Protein Banana Mug Bread

Makes 1 serving | ~5 minutes

Ingredients:

• 60g ripe banana (about half a medium banana), mashed
• 1 large egg (50g)
• 30g vanilla protein powder
• 15g almond flour
• 10g maple syrup
• 15g raw pecans, roughly chopped (divided: 10g in batter, 5g on top)
• 1/4 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp cinnamon
• 1/8 tsp Celtic Sea Salt fine ground (in batter)
• 1 small pinch Celtic Sea Salt finishing flakes (on top)

Instructions:

1. Mash banana thoroughly in a large microwave-safe mug until no large chunks remain.
2. Add egg and maple syrup. Whisk together with a fork until fully combined.
3. Add whey isolate, almond flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and Celtic Sea Salt fine ground. Mix until a smooth batter forms with no dry pockets.
4. Fold in 10g of the chopped pecans.
5. Microwave on high for 60 to 75 seconds. Check at 60 seconds. Center should be just set, not dry. Pull it early. It continues cooking as it cools.
6. Top immediately with remaining 5g pecans and a pinch of Celtic Sea Salt finishing flakes.
7. Eat straight from the mug or invert onto a plate.

Macros: Calories: 400 | Protein: 36g | Carbs: 27g | Fat: 15g