Ingredients
Scale
- 1/4 cup full-fat cottage cheese
- 1 large egg
- 1 tbsp melted butter, slightly cooled
- 1 tbsp packed brown sugar
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 3 tbsp almond flour
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
- 2 tbsp chopped toasted pecans
Instructions
- In a large, microwave-safe mug, whisk the cottage cheese and egg until smooth.
- Whisk in melted butter, brown sugar, maple syrup, and vanilla.
- Stir in almond flour and baking powder until combined.
- Fold in 1 tbsp chopped pecans.
- Sprinkle remaining pecans on top.
- Microwave on high for 70-90 seconds until set. Cool briefly before eating.
Notes
- Use full-fat cottage cheese for best texture.
- Microwave times may vary.
- Top with extra maple syrup if desired.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 1.5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Microwave
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mug cake
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 200mg