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How to Make Cottage Cheese Brownie Mug Cake – Healthy High-Protein Chocolate Treat in Minutes

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Cottage Cheese Brownie Mug Cake is a rich, fudgy, high-protein microwave dessert made with cottage cheese, egg, cocoa powder, monk fruit sweetener, and chocolate chips. This single-serve healthy brownie is gluten free, lower in sugar, and ready in just 5 minutes.

  • Total Time: 5 minutes
  • Yield: 1 serving 1x

Ingredients

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1 egg1/3 cup cottage cheese3 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder3 tbsp monk fruit sweetenerChocolate chips, for topping

Instructions

1. Lightly grease a small ramekin or microwave-safe dish with oil.

2. Add the egg, cottage cheese, cocoa powder, and monk fruit sweetener to a high-speed blender.

3. Blend until completely smooth.

4. Pour the batter into the prepared ramekin.

5. Top with chocolate chips.

6. Microwave for 1½–2 minutes until desired firmness.

7. Let rest for 2–3 minutes before serving.

Notes

Cook for 1½ minutes for a gooey brownie center.

Cook closer to 2 minutes for a firmer brownie texture.

Full-fat cottage cheese creates the richest texture.

Add peanut butter, chopped nuts, or extra chocolate chips for variations.

Allow the brownie to rest before eating for the best texture.

  • Author: Rita
  • Prep Time: 3 minutes
  • Cook Time: 2 minutes
  • Category: Healthy Mug Cakes
  • Method: Microwave
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1
  • Calories: 240
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 280mg
  • Fat: 11g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 16g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 18g
  • Cholesterol: 185mg