Description
A delightful single-serving mug cake that captures the comforting flavors of traditional cinnamon rolls, made quickly in your microwave.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- 1 tsp maple syrup (for gooey center)
- 0.25 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tbsp Greek yogurt (or cream cheese)
- 1 to taste sweetener (e.g., maple syrup)
Instructions
- In a microwave-safe mug, combine cottage cheese, egg, almond flour, maple syrup, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, baking powder, and a pinch of salt. Mix until smooth.
- In a small bowl, mix 1 teaspoon of maple syrup with 0.25 teaspoon of cinnamon. Dollop this mixture into the center of the batter and swirl gently.
- Microwave the mug on high for 60 to 90 seconds, or until the cake is set and slightly puffed.
- For topping, mix Greek yogurt (or cream cheese) with your chosen sweetener and spoon it over the warm cake before serving.
Notes
This mug cake is best enjoyed warm. Leftovers can be stored for up to 1 day in the refrigerator; reheat in the microwave for 15-20 seconds.
- Prep Time: 5
- Cook Time: 1.5
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Microwave
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 70mg