Apple Cinnamon Cottage Cheese Mug Cake – Warm, Protein-Packed & Fall-Inspired 🍎🍂

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Apple Cinnamon Cottage Cheese Mug Cake – Warm, Protein-Packed & Fall-Inspired 🍎🍂

This Apple Cinnamon Cottage Cheese Mug Cake is soft, fluffy, and perfectly spiced with cozy fall flavors. Packed with protein from cottage cheese and egg, it’s a wholesome single-serve treat you can enjoy for breakfast, snack time, or a healthier dessert. Ready in just minutes, this mug cake delivers warm apple-cinnamon comfort without turning on the oven.

Ingredients (Serves 1)

  • ¼ cup cottage cheese (blended until smooth)

  • 1 large egg

  • 2 tablespoons oat flour (or almond flour for lower carbs)

  • 2 tablespoons finely diced apple (peeled if preferred)

  • 1 teaspoon maple syrup or honey (optional, adjust to taste)

  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

  • ¼ teaspoon baking powder

  • Pinch of nutmeg

  • Pinch of salt

Optional toppings: extra diced apples, chopped nuts, Greek yogurt, or a drizzle of maple syrup.

Instructions

1. Blend the Cottage Cheese

If your cottage cheese is lumpy, blend it in a small blender or with an immersion blender until smooth. This step ensures a soft, cake-like texture.

2. Mix the Batter

In a microwave-safe mug (10–12 oz size works best), whisk together the blended cottage cheese and egg until fully combined. Add oat flour (or almond flour), diced apple, maple syrup (if using), cinnamon, baking powder, nutmeg, and salt. Stir until you have a smooth batter. Make sure to scrape the bottom of the mug so everything is evenly mixed.

3. Microwave

Microwave on high for 60–90 seconds. Cooking time may vary depending on your microwave’s strength. The mug cake should look set on top but still slightly soft in the center. Avoid overcooking, as it can become rubbery.

4. Cool Slightly

Let the mug cake sit for 1–2 minutes. It will continue to cook slightly as it rests and will firm up to the perfect texture.

5. Serve & Enjoy

Enjoy straight from the mug or carefully loosen the edges with a knife and flip onto a plate. Top with extra cinnamon, chopped nuts, or a spoonful of Greek yogurt for added protein.

Tips

  • For extra sweetness, add a few sugar-free chocolate chips.

  • Use finely diced apples so they soften quickly while cooking.

  • Add a dash of vanilla extract for deeper flavor.

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