Description
This Apple Cinnamon Cottage Cheese Mug Cake is a warm, protein-packed, 5-minute treat perfect for fall mornings or cozy snacks.
Ingredients
¼ cup cottage cheese (blended smooth)
1 egg
2 tbsp oat flour (or almond flour for lower carbs)
2 tbsp finely diced apple
1 tsp maple syrup or honey
¼ tsp baking powder
½ tsp ground cinnamon
Pinch of salt
Instructions
1. Blend cottage cheese until smooth.
2. Mix egg, cottage cheese, flour, maple syrup, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt in a mug.
3. Fold in diced apple.
4. Microwave 90 seconds to 2 minutes, until set.
5. Cool slightly before enjoying.
Notes
Best enjoyed warm straight from the mug.
Microwave times may vary—check at 90 seconds first.
Top with almond butter, yogurt, or whipped cream for extra indulgence.
- Prep Time: 3 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack, Dessert
- Method: Microwave
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mug cake
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 160mg