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Cottage Cheese Cinnamon Roll Mug Cake Recipe

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  • Author: Sue
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1.5 minutes
  • Total Time: 6.5 minutes
  • Yield: 1 serving
  • Category: Breakfast, Snack, Dessert
  • Method: Microwaving
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Low Fat

Description

This Cottage Cheese Cinnamon Roll Mug Cake is a quick, single-serving treat perfect for a healthy breakfast or snack. Combining cottage cheese, almond flour, and a swirl of cinnamon and maple syrup, this microwave mug cake delivers the comforting flavors of a cinnamon roll in minutes, topped with a creamy sweetened yogurt or cream cheese frosting.

Ingredients

Mug Cake Batter

  • 0.25 cup cottage cheese
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tbsp almond flour (or oat flour)
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup (or honey)
  • 0.5 tsp vanilla extract
  • 0.5 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 0.25 tsp baking powder
  • Pinch of salt

Cinnamon Swirl

  • 1 tsp maple syrup
  • 0.25 tsp cinnamon

Topping

  • 1 tbsp Greek yogurt (or cream cheese)
  • Sweetener to taste (e.g., maple syrup)

Instructions

  1. Prepare Batter: In a microwave-safe mug, combine the cottage cheese, egg, almond flour, maple syrup, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, baking powder, and a pinch of salt. Mix thoroughly until the batter is smooth and well combined.
  2. Add Cinnamon Swirl: In a small bowl, mix together 1 teaspoon of maple syrup and 0.25 teaspoon of cinnamon. Drop this mixture into the center of the mug cake batter, then gently swirl it through the batter with a spoon or toothpick to create a cinnamon swirl effect.
  3. Microwave Cook: Place the mug in the microwave and cook on high power for 60 to 90 seconds. The cake should puff slightly and be set in the center when done. Microwave times may vary, so watch carefully to avoid overcooking.
  4. Prepare Topping: While the cake is cooking, blend the Greek yogurt or cream cheese with your choice of sweetener to taste. This will be the creamy topping for the mug cake.
  5. Serve: Once the mug cake is cooked, spoon the sweetened yogurt or cream cheese topping over the warm cake and enjoy immediately for best texture and flavor.

Notes

  • You can swap almond flour with oat flour for a different texture or to accommodate allergies.
  • Adjust the sweetness by using honey or varying the amount of maple syrup in batter and topping.
  • Microwave power differs, so start checking at 60 seconds to avoid overcooking the mug cake.
  • For a dairy-free option, substitute cottage cheese and Greek yogurt with plant-based alternatives.
  • The mug used should be microwave-safe and large enough to prevent overflow during cooking.

Find it online: https://suerecipe.com/cottage-cheese-cinnamon-roll-mug-cake-recipe/