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Cottage Cheese Cinnamon Roll Mug Cake

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  • Author: chloe
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 minute
  • Total Time: 6 minutes
  • Yield: 1 serving
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Microwaving
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A quick and delightful cottage cheese cinnamon roll mug cake that captures the essence of childhood memories in just 90 seconds.


Ingredients

  • 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

  1. Combine the cottage cheese, egg, almond flour, maple syrup, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, baking powder, and a pinch of salt in a microwave-safe mug. Mix until smooth.
  2. Mix 1 teaspoon of maple syrup with 0.25 teaspoon of cinnamon in a small bowl. Dollop this mixture into the center of the batter and swirl gently.
  3. Microwave on high for 60 to 90 seconds, or until set and slightly puffed.
  4. Mix Greek yogurt (or cream cheese) with your chosen sweetener and spoon over the warm mug cake before serving.

Notes

Experiment with different flours and sweeteners to find your perfect mug cake. Using room-temperature ingredients aids in mixing.