# Apple Cinnamon Cottage Cheese Mug Cake

A cozy, single-serve mug cake loaded with apple, cinnamon, and protein, perfect for a quick breakfast or a healthy dessert on chilly mornings.

- Servings: 1 servings
- Total time: 5 min
- Cuisine: American
- Category: Baked Goods
- Language: en

## Ingredients

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

## Instructions

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

## Equipment

- microwave-safe mug
- cooking spray
- butter
- whisk

## 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

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DS25_thCuVs/?igsh=OHdqdWU0MGpmZXVp
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/6050dc2f-d6b8-4b4b-ac7b-e721e4028f12
- Extracted: 2026-01-11

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