Description
A warm and fluffy Apple Cinnamon Cottage Cheese Mug Cake that’s protein-packed, gluten-free, and ready in just 5 minutes. Perfect for breakfast, snack, or dessert!
Ingredients
¼ cup cottage cheese (blended smooth)
1 egg
2 tbsp oat flour (or almond flour for lower carbs)
2 tbsp finely diced apple (peeled if you like)
1 tsp maple syrup or honey (optional, adjust to taste)
½ tsp cinnamon
¼ tsp baking powder
Pinch of nutmeg
Pinch of salt
Optional Topping:
A dollop of Greek yogurt with a drizzle of maple syrup + a sprinkle of cinnamon
Instructions
Step 1: Blend & Mix
Blend cottage cheese until smooth. In a microwave-safe mug, whisk together cottage cheese, egg, maple syrup, and vanilla (if using).
Step 2: Add Dry Ingredients
Stir in oat flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until combined. Fold in the diced apple pieces.
Step 3: Cook
Microwave for 60–90 seconds, just until fluffy and set in the middle.
Step 4: Top & Enjoy
Add Greek yogurt and an extra dusting of cinnamon for cozy apple pie vibes.
Notes
Equipment Needed
- Blender (for cottage cheese)
- Microwave-safe mug
- Whisk or fork
Notes & Variations
- Low-carb: Use almond flour instead of oat flour and sugar-free syrup.
- Dairy-free: Replace cottage cheese with dairy-free yogurt or silken tofu.
- Extra flavor: Sauté the diced apple with a pinch of cinnamon before mixing.
- Protein boost: Add 1 tsp vanilla protein powder (reduce flour slightly).
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
- Calories: ~260 kcal
- Protein: 18g
- Carbs: 24g (net)
- Fat: 8g
- Fiber: 3g
- Sugar: 8g
- Prep Time: 3 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
- Cuisine: American, Healthy