Description
A quick, single-serve chocolate mug cake boosted with cottage cheese for extra protein. Ready in five minutes with no oven required.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup cottage cheese
- 1 large egg
- 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1-2 tbsp maple syrup, honey, or sweetener of choice
- 1 tbsp peanut butter (optional)
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Blend cottage cheese until completely smooth.
- Add egg, cocoa powder, sweetener, peanut butter, and vanilla; blend again.
- Pour batter into a 12-oz microwave-safe mug.
- Top with chocolate chips if using.
- Microwave on high 60-75 seconds until center looks set but still moist.
- Rest 1 minute before eating.
Notes
Adjust sweetness to taste. Start checking at 60 seconds to avoid overcooking. Use room-temperature egg for smoother blending.
- Prep Time: 3 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 minute
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Microwave
- Cuisine: American