Description
This Pumpkin Cinnamon Cottage Cheese Mug Cake is a quick, high-protein, fall-inspired treat ready in under 5 minutes. Cozy, nourishing, and packed with flavor.
Ingredients
½ cup cottage cheese
3 tbsp pumpkin puree
1 large egg
2 tbsp almond flour (or oat flour)
1 tbsp maple syrup or honey
½ tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
1. In a bowl, whisk together cottage cheese, pumpkin puree, and egg until smooth.
2. Stir in almond flour, cinnamon, and maple syrup until combined.
3. Pour mixture into a greased microwave-safe mug and cook for 2–3 minutes.
4. Cool slightly before enjoying. Add toppings like yogurt, maple syrup, or whipped cream if desired.
Notes
For extra protein, stir in 1–2 tsp vanilla protein powder. Swap almond flour with oat flour for nut-free. Best enjoyed fresh but can be refrigerated up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 3 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes
- Category: Snack, Dessert, Breakfast
- Method: Microwave
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mug cake
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 80mg