High Protein Cottage Cheese Cinnamon Roll Mug Cake (Print Version)
Soft, protein-packed cinnamon treat ready in minutes.
# What You Need:
→ Wet Ingredients
01 - 1/3 cup cottage cheese, low-fat or full-fat
02 - 1 large egg
03 - 1 tablespoon milk of choice
04 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Dry Ingredients
05 - 1/4 cup oat flour or finely ground rolled oats
06 - 1 scoop vanilla whey or plant-based protein powder
07 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
08 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
09 - 1-2 tablespoons granulated sweetener of choice
10 - Pinch of salt
→ Cinnamon Swirl
11 - 1 teaspoon melted butter or coconut oil
12 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
13 - 1 teaspoon brown sugar or sweetener
→ Optional Cream Cheese Icing
14 - 1 tablespoon cream cheese, softened
15 - 1-2 teaspoons milk
16 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
17 - 1 teaspoon powdered sugar or sweetener
# Preparation Steps:
01 - Combine cottage cheese, egg, milk, and vanilla extract in a blender or food processor. Blend until completely smooth and creamy, about 30-45 seconds.
02 - In a 10-12 ounce microwave-safe mug, whisk together oat flour, protein powder, baking powder, cinnamon, sweetener, and salt until evenly distributed.
03 - Pour the blended wet mixture into the mug with dry ingredients. Stir vigorously with a spoon until no dry pockets remain and batter is uniform.
04 - In a small bowl, mix melted butter, cinnamon, and brown sugar until combined. Drizzle over the batter and gently swirl through with a knife or skewer to create marbled effect.
05 - Microwave on high power for 1 minute 30 seconds to 2 minutes. Cake is done when set and springs back lightly to touch. Start checking at 90 seconds as microwave power varies.
06 - In a small bowl, whisk softened cream cheese with milk, vanilla, and powdered sugar until smooth and drizzle-consistency.
07 - Drizzle icing over warm mug cake if desired. Serve immediately while warm for optimal texture and flavor.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- You get that cinnamon roll craving satisfied in seven minutes flat
- Twenty-five grams of protein means you actually stay full afterward
- The texture is surprisingly fluffy and light, not dense like typical protein mug cakes
02 -
- Overcooking in the microwave turns this into a dry sponge in seconds
- The batter will look thin before microwaving and that is completely normal
- Let it sit for 30 seconds after microwaving to finish setting up
03 -
- Spray your mug with cooking spray for easy removal if you want to turn it out onto a plate
- A deep 12 ounce mug prevents overflow during microwaving
- Letting the mug cake cool for even one minute makes it easier to eat without burning your mouth