High Protein Cottage Cheese Cinnamon Roll Mug Cake (Printable)
Soft cinnamon-swirled mug cake packed with protein, ready in minutes.
# What You'll Need:
→ Wet Ingredients
01 - 1/3 cup cottage cheese, low-fat or full-fat
02 - 1 large egg
03 - 1 tablespoon milk of choice (dairy or unsweetened plant-based)
04 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Dry Ingredients
05 - 1/4 cup oat flour (or finely ground rolled oats)
06 - 1 scoop (25 g) 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 (coconut sugar, erythritol)
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.
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 thoroughly until fully combined and no dry pockets remain.
04 - In a small bowl, mix melted butter, cinnamon, and brown sugar until uniform. Drizzle or dollop this mixture over the batter in the mug.
05 - Gently drag a knife or skewer through the batter in a circular motion to create a marbleized cinnamon swirl pattern.
06 - Microwave on high power for 1 minute 30 seconds to 2 minutes, or until the cake is set and springs back lightly when touched. Check at 90 seconds as microwave power varies.
07 - If desired, combine softened cream cheese, milk, vanilla extract, and powdered sugar in a small bowl. Mix until smooth and drizzle-consistency.
08 - Drizzle the icing over the warm mug cake. Serve immediately while warm for optimal texture.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- You get that warm cinnamon roll experience in under ten minutes without turning on your oven or dirtying multiple bowls
- Twenty-five grams of protein per serving means you're actually fueling your body while indulging
02 -
- Every microwave heats differently, so start checking at ninety seconds to avoid a rubbery overcooked disaster
- The texture is best immediately, but if you must reheat later, add a splash of milk first to revive the moisture
03 -
- Room temperature ingredients blend more smoothly and create a lighter final texture
- Grinding rolled oats into flour in your blender just before using gives the freshest flavor and prevents any grittiness