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
- Combine cottage cheese, egg, almond flour, maple syrup, vanilla, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt in a bowl or blender.
- Blend or whisk until smooth.
- Grease a microwave-safe mug.
- Pour in the batter. Drizzle cinnamon swirl on top if using.
- Microwave on high for 1–1½ minutes.
- Cool for 1–2 minutes.
- Top with yogurt or cream cheese and enjoy.
Notes
- Use oat flour if you prefer.
- Adjust sweetness to taste.
- Microwave times may vary.
- 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