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How to Make Blueberry Cottage Cheese Mug Cake (A Protein-Packed Breakfast in Minutes)

Blueberry Cottage Cheese Mug Cake is a soft, fluffy, high-protein microwave breakfast made with cottage cheese, egg, almond flour, and juicy blueberries. Ready in under 2 minutes, this single-serve mug cake tastes like a warm blueberry muffin while delivering satisfying protein and minimal cleanup.

  • Total Time: 6 minutes 30 seconds
  • Yield: 1 mug cake 1x

Ingredients

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1/4 cup full-fat cottage cheese1 large egg2 tablespoons almond flour1 1/2 tablespoons maple syrup1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract1/4 teaspoon baking powder1/4 cup frozen blueberries

Instructions

1. In a large microwave-safe mug, whisk the cottage cheese and egg until smooth.

2. Stir in the almond flour, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and baking powder until fully combined.

3. Toss the frozen blueberries with a pinch of almond flour and gently fold them into the batter.

4. Microwave on high for 75–90 seconds or until puffed and set.

5. Allow the mug cake to cool for 1 minute.

6. Serve warm and enjoy.

Notes

Use full-fat cottage cheese for the best texture.

Start checking the mug cake at 75 seconds since microwave power varies.

Use a tall microwave-safe mug to prevent overflow.

Frozen blueberries provide the best texture and distribution.

Serve warm for the softest crumb and best flavor.

  • Author: Rita
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 minute 30 seconds
  • Category: Fruit-Filled Mug Cakes
  • Method: Microwave
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten-Free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 15g
  • Sodium: 200mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 20g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 12g
  • Cholesterol: 190mg