Cottage Cheese Cinnamon Roll Mug Cake
A quick and easy single-serve mug cake that mimics the gooey center of a classic cinnamon roll, made with cottage cheese and almond flour for a protein-rich treat.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 0.25 cup cottage cheese Use small-curd and blend for smoother texture.
- 1 large egg Room-temperature for better mixing.
- 2 tbsp almond flour Or use oat flour for a grainier texture.
- 1 tbsp maple syrup Or honey if preferred.
- 0.5 tsp vanilla extract
- 0.5 tsp ground cinnamon
- 0.25 tsp baking powder
- a pinch salt
- 1 tsp maple syrup For the gooey center.
- 0.25 tsp ground cinnamon For the swirl.
- 1 tbsp Greek yogurt Or cream cheese for topping.
- to taste sweetener e.g., additional maple syrup.
Instructions
Preparation
- In a microwave-safe mug, add the cottage cheese, egg, almond flour, one tablespoon of maple syrup, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, baking powder, and a pinch of salt. Mix thoroughly until smooth.
- In a small bowl, stir together 1 teaspoon of maple syrup and 0.25 teaspoon of ground cinnamon. Dollop that mixture into the center of the batter and swirl gently with a knife.
Cooking
- Place the mug in the microwave and cook on high for 60 to 90 seconds, checking after 60 seconds.
- Let the cake rest for a minute.
Serving
- Stir the Greek yogurt or cream cheese with chosen sweetener until smooth. Spoon over the warm mug cake and enjoy.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. For dairy-free, replace cottage cheese with silken tofu and use a plant-based yogurt for topping.