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How to Make Strawberry Cottage Cheese Mug Cake in 5 Minutes

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High-protein Strawberry Cottage Cheese Mug Cake with a creamy strawberry cheesecake center. This quick single-serve microwave dessert is low carb, packed with protein, and ready in just five minutes.

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

Ingredients

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3 tablespoons cottage cheese1 large egg1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted2 tablespoons almond flour1 tablespoon powdered Swerve sweetener1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract1/2 teaspoon grain-free baking powder3 tablespoons strawberries, chopped1 tablespoon full-fat cream cheese

Instructions

1. Add cottage cheese, egg, and vanilla extract to a blender and blend until completely smooth.

2. Add melted butter, almond flour, powdered Swerve sweetener, and baking powder. Blend again until fully combined.

3. Fold 2 teaspoons of chopped strawberries into the batter.

4. Grease a microwave-safe mug with cooking spray or butter.

5. Pour the batter into the mug, filling it about one-third full.

6. Mix cream cheese with the remaining 1 teaspoon of chopped strawberries.

7. Spoon the strawberry cream cheese mixture on top of the batter without stirring.

8. Microwave on high for 3 minutes.

9. Rest for 1 minute before serving.

Notes

Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 1 day.

Reheat in 30-second intervals.

Oven method: Bake in a greased ramekin at 350°F (175°C) for 12 minutes.

Air fryer method: Cook in a greased ramekin at 320°F (160°C) for 10–12 minutes.

Serve with whipped cream, Keto Vanilla Ice Cream, or Strawberry Cottage Cheese Ice Cream.

  • Author: Rita
  • Prep Time: 2 minutes
  • Cook Time: 3 minutes
  • Category: Fruit-Filled Mug Cakes
  • Method: Microwave
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Low Carb

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1
  • Calories: 290
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 320mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 10g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 17g
  • Cholesterol: 205mg