High Protein Cottage Cheese Cinnamon Mug Cake (Printable)
Fluffy microwave mug cake with cinnamon swirl and 25g protein, ready in 7 minutes.
# What You'll Need:
→ Wet Ingredients
01 - 1/3 cup cottage cheese, low-fat or full-fat
02 - 1 large egg
03 - 1 tablespoon milk of choice
04 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Dry Ingredients
05 - 1/4 cup oat flour
06 - 1 scoop vanilla protein powder, approximately 25 grams
07 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
08 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
09 - 1-2 tablespoons granulated sweetener of choice
10 - Pinch of salt
→ Cinnamon Swirl
11 - 1 teaspoon melted butter or coconut oil
12 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
13 - 1 teaspoon brown sugar or sweetener
→ Optional Cream Cheese Icing
14 - 1 tablespoon cream cheese, softened
15 - 1-2 teaspoons milk
16 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
17 - 1 teaspoon powdered sugar or sweetener
# How to Make It:
01 - Combine cottage cheese, egg, milk, and vanilla extract in a blender or food processor. Blend until completely smooth and creamy, approximately 30-45 seconds.
02 - In a 10-12 ounce microwave-safe mug, whisk together oat flour, protein powder, baking powder, cinnamon, sweetener, and salt until evenly distributed.
03 - Pour the blended wet mixture into the mug with dry ingredients. Stir vigorously with a spoon until no dry pockets remain and batter is uniform.
04 - In a small bowl, stir together melted butter, cinnamon, and brown sugar until combined. Drizzle over batter in mug and gently swirl through with a knife or skewer to create marbled effect.
05 - Place mug in microwave and cook on high power for 1 minute 30 seconds to 2 minutes. Cake is done when set and springs back lightly when touched—begin checking at 90 seconds as microwave power varies.
06 - While cake cools slightly, whisk softened cream cheese with milk, vanilla extract, and powdered sugar until smooth and drizzle-consistency.
07 - Drizzle icing over warm mug cake if desired. Serve immediately while warm for optimal texture and flavor.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- 25 grams of protein for a breakfast that keeps you full until lunch
- Ready in 7 minutes when you need something substantial fast
02 -
- Overcooking by even 15 seconds transforms this from fluffy to rubbery instantly
- Let it sit 30 seconds after microwaving before adding icing for better absorption
03 -
- Spray your mug with cooking oil even though it seems unnecessary
- Use a wide-mouthed mug for even cooking and easier swirling