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Cinnamon Roll Mug Cake

5-Minute Cinnamon Roll Mug Cake Will Blow Your Mind

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A quick and easy cinnamon roll mug cake made with cottage cheese for added protein. Perfect for a sweet treat in minutes.

  • Total Time: 6–7 minutes
  • Yield: 1 mug cake 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1/4 cup cottage cheese
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tbsp almond flour (or oat flour)
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup or honey
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp baking powder
  • Pinch of salt
  • For the Cinnamon Swirl (Optional): 1 tsp maple syrup, 1/4 tsp cinnamon
  • Optional Topping: 1 tbsp Greek yogurt or cream cheese, sweetener for frosting

Instructions

  1. Combine cottage cheese, egg, almond flour, maple syrup, vanilla, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt in a bowl or blender.
  2. Blend or whisk until smooth.
  3. Grease a microwave-safe mug.
  4. Pour in the batter. Drizzle cinnamon swirl on top if using.
  5. Microwave on high for 1–1½ minutes.
  6. Cool for 1–2 minutes.
  7. Top with yogurt or cream cheese and enjoy.

Notes

  • Use oat flour if you prefer.
  • Adjust sweetness to taste.
  • Microwave times may vary.
  • Author: Emily Frost
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1–1½ minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Microwave
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Low Lactose

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 mug cake
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 200mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 25g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 12g
  • Cholesterol: 190mg