Ingredients
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- 1 egg (or 2 tablespoons mashed banana or Greek yogurt for egg-free)
- 1/4 cup cottage cheese
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon monk fruit sweetener (or stevia, dark brown sugar, coconut sugar, palm sugar, or jaggery powder)
- 1 tablespoon peanut butter
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 piece 70% dark chocolate (for lava center)
- 1 tablespoon dark chocolate chips (for topping)
Instructions
- Blend cottage cheese, vanilla extract, egg, cocoa powder, sweetener, and peanut butter until smooth.
- Pour the batter into a microwave-safe mug, leaving space for it to rise.
- Press a piece of dark chocolate into the center and sprinkle chocolate chips on top.
- Microwave on high for 1 minute 30 seconds to 2 minutes (adjust based on microwave power).
- Let it rest for 1-2 minutes before eating. The center should stay soft and fudgy.
- For oven method: Preheat to 180°C (350°F) and bake for 18-20 minutes. Cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Do not overcook. A slightly gooey center gives a brownie-like texture.
- Top with coconut cream, whipped cream, or berries if desired.
- For a nut-free version, omit peanut butter or replace with sunflower seed butter.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes (microwave) or 20 minutes (oven)
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Microwave or Oven
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Calorie
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mug cake
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 100mg