Apple Cinnamon Cottage Cheese Mug Cake

5 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Lightly grease a microwave-safe mug with cooking spray or a touch of butter.
  2. 2Lightly grease a microwave-safe mug with cooking spray or a touch of butter.
  3. 3Lightly grease a microwave-safe mug with cooking spray or a touch of butter.
  4. 4Blend cottage cheese until smooth for extra fluffy texture.
  5. 5Blend cottage cheese until smooth for extra fluffy texture.
  6. 6Blend cottage cheese until smooth for extra fluffy texture.
  7. 7In the mug, whisk together blended cottage cheese + egg + maple/honey (if using) until smooth.
  8. 8In the mug, whisk together blended cottage cheese + egg + maple/honey (if using) until smooth.
  9. 9In the mug, whisk together blended cottage cheese + egg + maple/honey (if using) until smooth.
  10. 10Stir in oat/almond flour, diced apple, cinnamon, baking powder, nutmeg, and salt until fully combined.
  11. 11Stir in oat/almond flour, diced apple, cinnamon, baking powder, nutmeg, and salt until fully combined.
  12. 12Stir in oat/almond flour, diced apple, cinnamon, baking powder, nutmeg, and salt until fully combined.
  13. 13Cook on high for 90–120 seconds until set and slightly risen.
  14. 14Cook on high for 90–120 seconds until set and slightly risen.
  15. 15Cook on high for 90–120 seconds until set and slightly risen.
  16. 16Let the mug cake rest for 2 minutes.
  17. 17Let the mug cake rest for 2 minutes.
  18. 18Let the mug cake rest for 2 minutes.
  19. 19Add optional Greek yogurt, maple drizzle, and cinnamon.
  20. 20Add optional Greek yogurt, maple drizzle, and cinnamon.
  21. 21Add optional Greek yogurt, maple drizzle, and cinnamon.
  22. 22Enjoy straight from the mug for a cozy, protein-packed treat!
  23. 23Enjoy straight from the mug for a cozy, protein-packed treat!
  24. 24Enjoy straight from the mug for a cozy, protein-packed treat!

Ingredients

  • 0.25 cup cottage cheese, blended smooth
  • 0.25 cup cottage cheese, blended smooth
  • 0.25 cup cottage cheese, blended smooth
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tbsp oat flour or almond flour for lower carbs
  • 2 tbsp oat flour or almond flour for lower carbs
  • 2 tbsp oat flour or almond flour for lower carbs
  • 2 tbsp finely diced apple, peeled if desired
  • 2 tbsp finely diced apple, peeled if desired
  • 2 tbsp finely diced apple, peeled if desired
  • 1 tsp maple syrup or honey
  • 1 tsp maple syrup or honey
  • 1 tsp maple syrup or honey
  • 0.5 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 0.5 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 0.5 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 0.25 tsp baking powder
  • 0.25 tsp baking powder
  • 0.25 tsp baking powder
  • 1 pinch nutmeg
  • 1 pinch nutmeg
  • 1 pinch nutmeg
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 dollop Greek yogurt
  • 1 dollop Greek yogurt
  • 1 dollop Greek yogurt
  • 1 drizzle maple syrup
  • 1 drizzle maple syrup
  • 1 drizzle maple syrup
  • 1 sprinkle cinnamon
  • 1 sprinkle cinnamon
  • 1 sprinkle cinnamon

Equipment

microwave-safe mugcooking spraybutterwhisk

Tips

  • Blend cottage cheese for a smoother, fluffier cake
  • Check doneness at 90 seconds - microwave times vary
  • Use small diced apple pieces to avoid sogginess
  • Add toppings after microwaving, not before
  • Best enjoyed immediately for soft, moist texture