Description
This double chocolate cottage cheese mug cake is rich, cozy, and packed with protein. Made in minutes with simple ingredients, it’s the perfect guilt-free dessert or late-night chocolate treat.
Ingredients
1/2 cup cottage cheese
1 large egg
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
2 tablespoons almond flour
1 tablespoon chocolate chips (optional)
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
Instructions
1. Add cottage cheese to a blender or food processor and blend until completely smooth.
2. Add egg, cocoa powder, honey, almond flour, baking powder, vanilla extract, and salt. Blend until smooth.
3. Stir in chocolate chips if using.
4. Lightly grease a microwave-safe mug and pour in the batter.
5. Microwave for 60–90 seconds, until set but still slightly soft in the center.
6. Let cool for 1 minute before enjoying warm.
Notes
Do not overcook—microwave times vary.
Blend cottage cheese thoroughly for the best texture.
Enjoy immediately for the coziest, gooey result.
- Prep Time: 3 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Microwave
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mug cake
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 185mg