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Cottage Cheese Cinnamon Roll Mug Cake Recipe

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  • Author: Emma
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 minutes
  • Total Time: 6.5 minutes
  • Yield: 1 serving 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Microwaving
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

This quick and easy Cottage Cheese Cinnamon Roll Mug Cake combines wholesome ingredients to create a moist, fluffy treat with a gooey cinnamon center, perfect for a single serving dessert or snack.


Ingredients

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Ingredients

  • 0.25 cup cottage cheese
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tbsp almond flour (or oat flour)
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup (or honey)
  • 0.5 tsp vanilla extract
  • 0.5 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 0.25 tsp baking powder
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1 tsp maple syrup (for gooey center)
  • 0.25 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tbsp Greek yogurt (or cream cheese)
  • 1 to taste sweetener (e.g., maple syrup)

Instructions

  1. Combine ingredients: In a microwave-safe mug, combine cottage cheese, egg, almond flour, maple syrup, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, baking powder, and salt; mix until smooth.
  2. Add gooey center: In a small bowl, mix 1 teaspoon of maple syrup with 0.25 teaspoon of cinnamon; dollop into the center of the batter and swirl gently.
  3. Microwave cooking: Microwave on high for 60 to 90 seconds until set and slightly puffed.
  4. Prepare topping: For topping, mix Greek yogurt (or cream cheese) with your chosen sweetener; spoon over the warm mug cake before serving.

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