High Protein Cottage Cheese Cinnamon Roll Mug Cake (Printable)
Soft cinnamon-swirled microwave cake with cottage cheese protein, ready in minutes for a quick breakfast or snack.
# What You'll Need:
→ Wet Ingredients
01 - 1/3 cup cottage cheese, low-fat or full-fat
02 - 1 large egg
03 - 1 tbsp milk of choice
04 - 1 tsp vanilla extract
→ Dry Ingredients
05 - 1/4 cup oat flour
06 - 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
07 - 1/2 tsp baking powder
08 - 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
09 - 1-2 tbsp granulated sweetener
10 - Pinch of salt
→ Cinnamon Swirl
11 - 1 tsp melted butter or coconut oil
12 - 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
13 - 1 tsp brown sugar
→ Optional Cream Cheese Icing
14 - 1 tbsp cream cheese, softened
15 - 1-2 tsp milk
16 - 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
17 - 1 tsp powdered sugar
# Directions:
01 - Combine cottage cheese, egg, milk, and vanilla in a blender. Process until completely smooth and creamy.
02 - In a 10-12 oz microwave-safe mug, whisk together oat flour, protein powder, baking powder, cinnamon, sweetener, and salt until well incorporated.
03 - Pour the blended wet mixture into the mug. Stir vigorously until no dry patches remain and batter is uniform.
04 - Mix melted butter, cinnamon, and brown sugar in a small bowl. Dollop mixture over batter and gently swirl through using a knife or skewer.
05 - Cook on high power for 1 minute 30 seconds to 2 minutes. Cake is done when set and springs back lightly when touched. Begin checking at 90 seconds as microwave power varies.
06 - Whisk together softened cream cheese, milk, vanilla, and powdered sugar until smooth and drizzleable.
07 - Drizzle icing over warm mug cake. Enjoy immediately while warm for optimal texture.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- You get that warm, cinnamon roll experience in a fraction of the time with 25 grams of protein to keep you satisfied
- The texture is incredibly moist and fluffy, nothing like the rubbery microwave desserts you might have tried before
02 -
- Every microwave is different—start checking at 90 seconds because overcooking will make the cake dry and rubbery
- The cottage cheese must be completely smooth or you will get grainy bits in your final cake
03 -
- Spray your mug with a little cooking spray so the cake releases easily if you want to turn it out onto a plate
- Use room temperature ingredients—they blend together more smoothly and create a more even texture