High Protein Cottage Cheese Cinnamon Roll Mug Cake (Printable)

Soft cinnamon mug cake with 25g protein, ready in 7 minutes for breakfast or snacks.

# 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 (25 g)
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

# Directions:

01 - Combine cottage cheese, egg, milk, and vanilla extract in a blender or food processor. Blend until completely smooth and creamy, about 30 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 fully incorporated and no dry pockets remain. The batter will be thick.
04 - In a small bowl, mix melted butter, cinnamon, and brown sugar until combined. Drizzle this mixture over the batter in the mug, then 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. Cooking time varies by microwave—check at 90 seconds.
06 - In a small bowl, whisk together softened cream cheese, milk, vanilla extract, and powdered sugar until smooth and drizzle-consistency.
07 - Drizzle icing over warm mug cake. Serve immediately while warm for best texture and flavor.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Twenty-five grams of protein for breakfast without touching a single protein shake or choking down dry chicken
  • Ready in seven minutes flat when you're rushing out the door but still want something that feels like a treat
  • The cinnamon swirl creates those tender ribbons of flavor that make store-bought cinnamon rolls so irresistible
02 -
  • Every microwave is different, and I've learned the hard way that twenty seconds can transform fluffy perfect into rubbery disaster
  • The cake will look slightly underdone when you first take it out, but that carryover cooking completes the process beautifully
  • Letting it sit for one full minute after microwaving makes all the difference in texture and helps the flavors settle
03 -
  • Spray your mug with cooking oil even though it seems unnecessary—the swirl can stick and you'll want every bite
  • If you can't do dairy, a combination of blended silken tofu and a splash of lemon juice mimics cottage cheese surprisingly well
  • Room temperature ingredients blend more smoothly than cold ones straight from the fridge

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