Cottage Cheese Cinnamon Roll Mug Cake Recipe
This Cottage Cheese Cinnamon Roll Mug Cake is a quick and easy single-serving treat that combines the moistness of cottage cheese with the warm flavors of cinnamon and vanilla. Perfect for a breakfast dessert or snack, this mug cake is made with almond flour for a gluten-free option and sweetened naturally with maple syrup. Ready in under two minutes using a microwave, it’s a delicious way to satisfy your cinnamon roll cravings without the hassle of traditional baking.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 1.5 minutes
- Total Time: 6.5 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Breakfast, Snack, Dessert
- Method: Microwaving
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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Main 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
- 1 pinch salt
Swirl Mixture
- 1 tsp maple syrup
- 0.25 tsp cinnamon
Topping
- 1 tbsp Greek yogurt (or cream cheese)
- Sweetener to taste (e.g., maple syrup)
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a microwave-safe mug, mix together the cottage cheese, egg, almond flour (or oat flour), maple syrup (or honey), vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, baking powder, and a pinch of salt until the mixture is smooth and free of lumps.
- Prepare Cinnamon Swirl: In a small bowl, combine 1 teaspoon of maple syrup with 1/4 teaspoon of cinnamon. Dollop this mixture into the center of the batter in the mug and gently swirl it through the cake batter with a toothpick or the back of a spoon to create a cinnamon swirl effect.
- Microwave Cooking: Cook the mug cake in the microwave on high for 60 to 90 seconds. The cake should be set and slightly puffed when done, though the exact cooking time may vary depending on your microwave.
- Mix Topping: While the cake is cooking, combine the Greek yogurt (or cream cheese) with your preferred sweetener until smooth to create a creamy topping.
- Serve: Once cooked, spoon the topping over the warm mug cake and enjoy immediately for a moist, fluffy cinnamon roll-inspired treat.
Notes
- For a gluten-free version, use almond flour; alternatively, oat flour can be used for a different texture.
- Adjust cooking time based on your microwave’s wattage to avoid over or undercooking.
- You can substitute maple syrup with honey or your preferred liquid sweetener.
- Greek yogurt topping adds creaminess but can be replaced with cream cheese or enjoyed plain.
- This recipe is best enjoyed fresh as the mug cake tends to firm up as it cools.
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