Cottage Cheese Mug Cake Microwave – quick, gooey brownie treat
A high-protein, fudgy single-serve brownie made in the microwave with cottage cheese and cocoa. Quick, healthy, and deeply satisfying.
- Prep Time: 3 minutes
- Cook Time: 1–2 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 brownie 1x
Ingredients
Scale
-
¼ cup cottage cheese
-
1 egg
-
2 tbsp maple syrup or honey
-
½ tsp vanilla extract
-
2 tbsp cocoa powder
-
2 tbsp oat flour
-
¼ tsp baking powder
-
Pinch of salt
-
Optional: chocolate chips, peanut butter, espresso powder
Instructions
-
Blend cottage cheese, egg, syrup, and vanilla until smooth.
-
Add cocoa, oat flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir or blend to combine.
-
Pour into greased mug or ramekin. Top with chocolate chips if desired.
-
Microwave on high for 60–90 seconds. Let sit for 1–2 minutes.
-
Serve warm with toppings of choice.
Notes
For vegan version, use flax egg and dairy-free cottage cheese. Adjust sweetness to taste.