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How to Make Peanut Butter Cottage Cheese Mug Cake in 2 Minutes

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Peanut Butter Cottage Cheese Mug Cake is a rich, fudgy, high-protein microwave dessert made with cottage cheese, peanut butter, cocoa powder, and chocolate chips. Ready in just 2 minutes, it’s the perfect healthy mug cake for satisfying chocolate cravings fast.

  • Total Time: 2 minutes
  • Yield: 2 cakes 1x

Ingredients

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1/4 cup full-fat cottage cheese (4% or above)1 tablespoon creamy peanut butter (or almond butter)1 large egg1 tablespoon cocoa powder2 tablespoons low-carb granular sweetener2 tablespoons sugar-free chocolate chipsOptional: sugar-free chocolate syrupOptional: low-carb vanilla ice creamOptional: whipped creamOptional: melted peanut butter drizzle

Instructions

1. Lightly grease or oil two 6-ounce ceramic ramekins or microwave-safe mugs.

2. Add cottage cheese, peanut butter, egg, cocoa powder, and low-carb sweetener to a medium mixing bowl.

3. Whisk until smooth and creamy.

4. Fold in the sugar-free chocolate chips.

5. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared ramekins or mugs.

6. Microwave each ramekin or mug for 80–90 seconds or until desired doneness.

7. Allow the cakes to cool for a few minutes.

8. Top with chocolate syrup, vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, or melted peanut butter if desired.

9. Serve warm and enjoy.

Notes

Use full-fat cottage cheese for the richest texture.

Do not overcook or the cakes may become dry.

Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

Freeze in an airtight container for up to 1 month.

Nutrition values are estimates and may vary by ingredient brand.

  • Author: Rita
  • Prep Time: 1 minute
  • Cook Time: 1 minute
  • Category: Healthy Mug Cakes
  • Method: Microwave
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cake
  • Calories: 190
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 145mg
  • Fat: 13g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 8g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 11g
  • Cholesterol: 107mg