Description
All the warm, buttery flavors of pecan pie in a protein-packed mug cake ready in 90 seconds.
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup cottage cheese
- 1 large egg
- 1 tbsp maple syrup or honey
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp almond flour
- ¼ tsp cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
- 2 tbsp chopped pecans
Instructions
- Blend cottage cheese, egg, maple syrup or honey, vanilla, almond flour, cinnamon, and salt until smooth.
- Stir in 1½ tbsp chopped pecans; reserve the rest for topping.
- Lightly grease a 12-oz microwave-safe mug. Pour in batter and sprinkle remaining pecans on top.
- Microwave on high 90 seconds until set but slightly soft in center.
- Rest 1 minute. Optional: drizzle with extra maple syrup before enjoying.
Notes
For extra pecan pie flavor add a pinch of nutmeg. Prefer oven? Bake at 350°F for 12-14 minutes in a ramekin.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 seconds
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Microwave
- Cuisine: American