Description
A quick and protein-packed dessert made with cottage cheese, perfect for satisfying your sweet cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
1/2 cup cottage cheese
1/4 cup all-purpose flour (or almond flour for gluten-free)
1/2 tsp baking powder
Sweetener to taste (sugar, honey, or stevia)
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1 tbsp cocoa powder (optional)
2 tbsp milk (any kind)
Instructions
- Gather your ingredients to ensure a seamless cooking experience.
- In a microwave-safe mug, combine the cottage cheese and your choice of sweetener. Mash the cottage cheese for a smoother batter.
- Add all-purpose flour, baking powder, vanilla extract, cocoa powder (if using), and milk. Stir until mixed without lumps.
- Place the mug in the microwave and cook on high for 1-2 minutes, monitoring closely to avoid overflowing.
- Let the cake cool for a minute and enjoy directly from the mug or transfer to a plate.
Notes
For a dairy-free option, substitute cottage cheese with silken tofu and use plant-based milk.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Microwave
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mug cake
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 15mg