Have some ripe bananas but no time to bake? Whip up this super simple mug cake starring Vital Proteins Collagen Peptides! This recipe calls for their original unflavored variety, but you can also experiment with fun flavors like lemon, chocolate or matcha.

Banana Bread Mug Cake with Vital Proteins
Recipe developed by Lindsay Zacharia, @thesimplebite

Yield: 1 serving
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 2 minutes 

Ingredients:

• 1 ripe banana
• 1 egg
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3 tablespoons oat flour
• ¼ teaspoon baking powder
• 2 scoops Vital Proteins Collagen Peptides
• 1 tablespoon chocolate chips (optional)

Preparation:

1. Grease the inside of a large, microwave-safe mug.
2. Add the banana to a work bowl and mash with a fork. Add the egg, vanilla extract, oat flour, baking powder and Vital Proteins Collagen Peptides, then mix until well combined.
3. Fold the chocolate chips into the batter (optional).
4. Pour batter into the mug and microwave for 2 minutes. Pause the microwave as the batter reaches the top of the mug, then resume once the batter lowers.
5. Once cooked, top with extra chocolate chips, banana slices or your favorite toppings.

Not in the mood for a mug cake? Vital Proteins Collagen Peptides are also easy to mix into hot or cold beverages, or to enjoy in a variety of tasty recipes from Vital Proteins. Visit our Healthy Living Department to get started!

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