Description
Cottage cheese mug cake delivers a quick protein-packed dessert for busy sweet tooths. Creamy texture and rich flavor combine perfectly, giving you a guilt-free indulgence in minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) cottage cheese
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup (30 g) oats
Binding and Sweetening Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) honey or pure maple syrup
Leavening and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 pinch salt
Optional Toppings:
- Berries
- Nuts
- Chocolate
Instructions
- Transform whole oats into a fine, powdery texture using a blender, creating a homemade oat flour with consistent, smooth consistency.
- Whisk together cottage cheese, ground oats, egg, natural sweetener, leavening agent, and salt in a mixing bowl until the mixture develops a uniform, velvety batter without lumps.
- Transfer the prepared batter into a microwave-safe mug, ensuring it fills only half the container to accommodate potential rising during cooking.
- Microwave the mug cake at high power for 90-120 seconds, watching carefully to prevent potential overflow or excessive cooking, until the cake rises and sets with a firm, spongy texture.
- Let the mug cake rest for 30-60 seconds after microwaving to stabilize its structure and prevent burning.
- Customize your creation with optional garnishes like fresh seasonal berries, chopped nuts, honey drizzle, or melted chocolate to enhance flavor and presentation.
- Serve the warm mug cake directly in its cooking vessel, enjoying the convenience and quick indulgence of this protein-packed dessert.
Notes
- Grind oats thoroughly to ensure a smooth, fine texture that prevents graininess in the final mug cake.
- Try alternative sweeteners like stevia or agave for lower-sugar dietary needs while maintaining the cake’s delightful flavor.
- Use room temperature ingredients to help the batter mix more evenly and create a more consistent cake texture.
- For a protein-packed breakfast version, add a scoop of protein powder or sprinkle chopped nuts on top to boost nutritional value.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 260 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 185 mg