Description
A cozy, quick mug cake made with cottage cheese, perfect for breakfast or a snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/4 cup cottage cheese
- 1 egg
- 1 tbsp unsweetened shredded coconut
- 2 tbsp almond flour
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tbsp maple syrup or sweetener
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Mash cottage cheese in a mug until mostly smooth.
- Add egg and whisk to combine.
- Stir in coconut, almond flour, baking powder, vanilla, sweetener, and salt until a smooth batter forms.
- Microwave for 60–75 seconds until set.
- Cool slightly, then enjoy straight from the mug.
Notes
Add a pat of butter after microwaving for a silky finish. Customize with toppings like yogurt, berries, or nuts.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 minute
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Microwaving
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mug cake
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 70mg