High Protein Cottage Cheese Cinnamon Roll Mug Cake (Print version)
Soft cinnamon-swirled mug cake with 25g protein, ready in 7 minutes for a quick nutritious breakfast.
# What you'll need:
→ Wet Ingredients
01 - 1/3 cup cottage cheese (low-fat or full-fat)
02 - 1 large egg
03 - 1 tbsp milk of choice (dairy or unsweetened plant-based)
04 - 1 tsp 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 (25 g)
07 - 1/2 tsp baking powder
08 - 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
09 - 1-2 tbsp granulated sweetener of choice (coconut sugar, erythritol)
10 - Pinch of salt
→ Cinnamon Swirl
11 - 1 tsp melted butter or coconut oil
12 - 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
13 - 1 tsp brown sugar or sweetener
→ Optional Cream Cheese Icing
14 - 1 tbsp cream cheese, softened
15 - 1-2 tsp milk
16 - 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
17 - 1 tsp powdered sugar or sweetener
# Method:
01 - Combine cottage cheese, egg, milk, and vanilla extract in a blender or food processor. Blend until completely smooth and creamy, approximately 30-45 seconds.
02 - In a 10-12 oz microwave-safe mug, whisk together oat flour, protein powder, baking powder, cinnamon, granulated sweetener, and salt until evenly distributed.
03 - Pour the blended wet mixture into the mug with dry ingredients. Stir thoroughly until no dry pockets remain and batter is uniform in consistency.
04 - In a small bowl, mix melted butter, cinnamon, and brown sugar until combined. Drizzle mixture over batter and gently swirl through using a knife or skewer to create marbled effect.
05 - Cook on high power for 1 minute 30 seconds to 2 minutes. Cake is done when set and springs back lightly when touched (microwave wattage varies; check at 90 seconds).
06 - If desired, whisk together softened cream cheese, milk, vanilla extract, and powdered sugar until smooth and drizzle-friendly.
07 - Drizzle icing over warm mug cake and serve immediately for optimal texture and flavor.
# Expert advice:
01 -
- Twenty-five grams of protein in something that tastes like an indulgent breakfast treat
- Ready in seven minutes with minimal cleanup—perfect for busy mornings or post-workout snacks
02 -
- Over-blending the cottage cheese is impossible—under-blending leaves grainy bits that ruin the texture
- Every microwave is different, so start checking at 90 seconds to avoid a dry, rubbery cake
03 -
- Use room-temperature ingredients for a more even rise in the microwave
- Spray your mug with cooking oil if you want to pop the cake out and eat it like a proper muffin