1-Minute Double Chocolate Cottage Cheese Mug Cake
A quick and guilt-free mug cake that combines rich chocolate flavor with protein-packed cottage cheese for a delightful dessert.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 minute
- Total Time: 3 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Microwave
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free, High-Protein
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/4 cup full-fat cottage cheese
- 1 large egg
- 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tbsp granulated sweetener (like sugar or erythritol)
- 2 tbsp almond flour
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
- 2 tbsp dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- Whisk together the cottage cheese and egg until smooth.
- Stir in the cocoa powder, sweetener, almond flour, vanilla extract, and baking powder until a smooth batter forms.
- Fold in 1 tablespoon of the chocolate chips.
- Sprinkle the remaining chocolate chips on top of the batter.
- Microwave on high for 70-80 seconds.
- Let the cake cool for 1-2 minutes before enjoying.
Notes
Serve with whipped cream or ice cream. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 287mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 186mg