Description

This quick cinnamon roll mug cake is fluffy, sweet, and protein-packed with cottage cheese. A warm, gooey treat ready in under 7 minutes!

Ingredients

1/4 cup cottage cheese

1 large egg

2 tbsp almond flour (or oat flour for softer texture)

1 tbsp maple syrup or honey

1/2 tsp vanilla extract

1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

1/4 tsp baking powder

Pinch of salt

Optional Cinnamon Swirl:

1 tsp maple syrup

1/4 tsp ground cinnamon

Optional Topping:

1 tbsp Greek yogurt or cream cheese

Sweetener of choice (for frosting)

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Instructions

In a bowl or blender, combine cottage cheese, egg, almond flour, maple syrup, vanilla, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt. Blend or whisk until smooth.

Grease a microwave-safe mug and pour in the batter.

Drizzle the optional cinnamon swirl on top and swirl gently with a toothpick.

Microwave on high for 1–1½ minutes, until set and fluffy.

Let cool for 1–2 minutes.

Top with Greek yogurt or cream cheese frosting, if desired. Enjoy warm.

Notes

Use oat flour for a softer, cake-like texture.

Adjust sweetness depending on your taste.

Microwave times may vary depending on wattage.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 1–1½ minutes
Category: Dessert, Snack
Method: Microwave
Cuisine: American