Description
Start your day with a warm, soft mug cake that tastes like a cinnamon roll but is light and simple. This quick and nutritious treat is perfect for busy mornings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup cottage cheese
- 1/4 cup whole wheat flour
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon butter (melted)
- Optional toppings: additional cinnamon, a drizzle of honey, or nuts
Instructions
- In a microwave-safe mug, combine cottage cheese, whole wheat flour, cinnamon, baking powder, honey, egg, vanilla extract, and melted butter. Mix until well combined.
- Microwave on high for about 1-2 minutes, checking for doneness. The cake should be firm and springy to the touch.
- Let it cool slightly before adding any optional toppings. Enjoy your healthy mug cake!
Notes
If you make this cake ahead, store it in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. You can freeze the mug cake in a small, freezer-safe container for up to one month.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Microwaving
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mug cake
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 70mg