Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup cottage cheese
- 1/2 ripe banana, mashed smooth
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 1/4 cup almond flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- Optional: 1 tsp walnuts, chopped
Instructions
- In a microwave-safe mug, mash the banana until smooth.
- Stir in the cottage cheese, maple syrup, almond flour, baking powder, and cinnamon until well combined.
- If desired, fold in the chopped walnuts for a little crunch.
- Microwave on High for 90 seconds. The cake will be very moist, resembling a warm banana pudding cake.
Notes
- Use a ripe banana for the best flavor.
- Adjust sweetness by adding more or less maple syrup.
- For a nut-free version, skip the walnuts.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 minute 30 seconds
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Microwave
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mug cake
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 10mg