How many net carbs are in this keto mug cake?

This High Protein Churro Mug Cake contains about 5–6g net carbs per serving, depending on your exact ingredients. Using almond flour and a keto sweetener like monk fruit or erythritol keeps it low-carb and blood sugar friendly.

Can you taste the cottage cheese in this recipe?

Not at all. The cottage cheese blends into the batter and gives the mug cake moisture and protein without leaving a noticeable flavor. For a completely smooth texture, blend it with the egg and vanilla extract before cooking.

What is the best protein powder for this mug cake?

A whey/casein blend gives the best cake-like texture, but 100% whey works too. Just avoid collagen or plant-based powders here—they absorb moisture differently and may make the cake rubbery or dry.

Is this churro mug cake gluten-free?

Yes! This High Protein Churro Mug Cake is naturally gluten-free. It uses almond flour instead of wheat flour, and all other ingredients are free of gluten by default.

High Protein Churro Mug Cake Recipe You’ll Love

Name: High Protein Churro Mug Cake Recipe You’ll Love
Prep time: 3 min
Cook time: 1 min
Total time: 4 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 tsp Granulated Keto-Friendly Sweetener (e.g., monk fruit or erythritol); 1/4 tsp Ground Cinnamon; 1/4 cup Full-Fat Cottage Cheese; 1 large Egg; 2 tbsp Vanilla or Unflavored Protein Powder; 3 tbsp Almond Flour; 1.5 tbsp Granulated Keto-Friendly Sweetener; 1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract; 1/2 tsp Baking Powder; 1/4 tsp Ground Cinnamon; 1 tbsp Melted Butter or Coconut Oil

Ingredients

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For the Cinnamon Sugar Topping:

1 tsp Granulated Keto-Friendly Sweetener (e.g., monk fruit or erythritol)

1/4 tsp Ground Cinnamon

For the Mug Cake:

1/4 cup Full-Fat Cottage Cheese

1 large Egg

2 tbsp Vanilla or Unflavored Protein Powder

3 tbsp Almond Flour

1.5 tbsp Granulated Keto-Friendly Sweetener

1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract

1/2 tsp Baking Powder

1/4 tsp Ground Cinnamon

1 tbsp Melted Butter or Coconut Oil

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Instructions

1. Prepare the topping: Mix the sweetener and cinnamon in a small bowl and set aside.

2. In a mug, whisk together cottage cheese, egg, and vanilla until smooth.

3. Add protein powder, almond flour, baking powder, sweetener, and cinnamon.

4. Stir in melted butter until combined. Do not overmix.

5. Microwave on high for 70–90 seconds or until the top is set.

6. Sprinkle with cinnamon sugar topping and let sit for 1 minute before enjoying.

Notes

For a smooth texture, blend cottage cheese and egg before mixing.

Use a whey/casein blend for best texture.

Microwave power may vary—start with 70 seconds and adjust.

Author: EmilyFrost
Prep Time: 3 min
Cook Time: 1 min
Category: Dessert
Method: Microwave
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 mug
Calories: 230
Sugar: 1g
Sodium: 280mg
Fat: 15g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Unsaturated Fat: 7g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 6g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 22g
Cholesterol: 190mg