Description
Cottage cheese mug cake delivers quick comfort with minimal effort. Creamy, protein-packed goodness meets sweet indulgence in this simple microwave miracle you can whip up in minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) cottage cheese
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup (30 g) oats
Binding and Flavor Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon honey or pure maple syrup
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 pinch of salt
Optional Toppings:
- Berries
- Nuts
- Chocolate
Instructions
- Pulverize whole oats in a blender until transformed into a fine, powdery texture resembling flour.
- Combine cottage cheese, ground oat flour, egg, honey, baking powder, and a delicate salt sprinkle in a mixing bowl, whisking thoroughly until the mixture develops a uniform, silky consistency.
- Transfer the prepared batter into a microwave-safe mug, ensuring it fills no more than half the container to accommodate potential expansion during cooking.
- Microwave the mug cake for approximately 90-120 seconds at full power, monitoring closely to prevent potential spillover or excessive cooking.
- Once the cake appears firm and slightly puffy, carefully remove from microwave and allow a brief cooling period of 1-2 minutes.
- Enhance the mug cake’s flavor profile by garnishing with fresh seasonal berries, chopped nuts, or a refined chocolate drizzle.
- Serve immediately, savoring the warm, tender cake directly from the mug using a spoon for the ultimate quick dessert experience.
Notes
- Perfectly grind oats using a high-powered blender to ensure a smooth, fine flour-like texture for the best cake consistency.
- Experiment with alternative sweeteners like stevia or monk fruit for a lower-sugar version that still maintains delicious flavor.
- Use room temperature ingredients to help create a more even and fluffy mug cake texture that rises beautifully in the microwave.
- If you’re lactose-intolerant, swap cottage cheese with dairy-free alternatives like coconut yogurt or almond-based cottage cheese substitutes for a similar protein-packed treat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 310 kcal
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 21 g
- Cholesterol: 185 mg