Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup cottage cheese (about 115 g)
- ¼ cup shredded coconut (about 20 g)
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons almond flour (about 15 g)
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup (about 15 ml)
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
Instructions
- In a microwave-safe mug, combine the cottage cheese, shredded coconut, egg, almond flour, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and baking powder.
- Whisk together until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Microwave on high for about 1–2 minutes, watching closely until the cake rises and is set.
- Allow to cool for a minute before enjoying directly from the mug.
Notes
- Adjust sweetness by adding more or less maple syrup.
- Ensure the mug is microwave-safe to prevent accidents.
- Experiment with toppings like fresh fruit or a drizzle of honey.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Microwave
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Lactose
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mug cake
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 190mg