Ingredients
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1/4 cup cottage cheese, blended until smooth1 large egg2 tablespoons oat flour1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 teaspoon lemon juice1/2 teaspoon baking powderOptional fresh blueberries or strawberriesOptional crushed graham crackers for topping
Instructions
1. Blend the cottage cheese until completely smooth.
2. Add the blended cottage cheese to a microwave-safe mug.
3. Stir in the egg, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and lemon juice.
4. Add the oat flour and baking powder.
5. Mix until a smooth batter forms.
6. Microwave for 60 to 90 seconds until the center is just set.
7. Allow the mug cake to rest for 2 minutes.
8. Top with fresh berries or crushed graham crackers if desired.
9. Serve warm or chilled.
Notes
Blend the cottage cheese thoroughly for the smoothest texture.
Start checking for doneness after 60 seconds.
Avoid overcooking to keep the center creamy.
Chill for 15–20 minutes for a firmer cheesecake texture.
Fresh berries add natural sweetness and color.
- Prep Time: 3 Minutes
- Cook Time: 1 Minute 30 Seconds
- Category: Healthy Mug Cakes
- Method: Microwave
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Mug Cake
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 190mg