Apple Pie Cottage Cheese Mug Cake – High-Protein & Cozy
This warm, cinnamon-spiced mug cake is packed with protein from cottage cheese and egg—ready in minutes for a healthy, cozy treat.
- Prep Time: 3 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 mug cake
- Category: Breakfast, Snack, High-Protein Dessert
- Method: Microwave / Mug Cake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
½ cup cottage cheese
1 egg
3 tbsp oat flour (or almond flour for gluten-free)
1–2 tsp honey or maple syrup (optional, for sweetness)
2 tbsp diced apple (peeled if preferred)
½ tsp cinnamon
¼ tsp baking powder
Pinch of nutmeg
Pinch of salt
➤ Optional Toppings
Extra diced apples
Sprinkle of cinnamon
Dollop of Greek yogurt
Instructions
In a blender or small bowl, mix cottage cheese and egg until smooth.
Stir in oat flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and sweetener (if using).
Fold in diced apples.
Pour the mixture into a greased mug or ramekin (at least 8 oz).
Microwave for 1½–2 minutes until the center is set. Check doneness with a toothpick.
Let cool slightly. Top with extra apple, cinnamon, or Greek yogurt if desired.
Enjoy warm and cozy!
Notes
In a blender or small bowl, mix cottage cheese and egg until smooth.
Stir in oat flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and sweetener (if using).
Fold in diced apples.
Pour the mixture into a greased mug or ramekin (at least 8 oz).
Microwave for 1½–2 minutes until the center is set. Check doneness with a toothpick.
Let cool slightly. Top with extra apple, cinnamon, or Greek yogurt if desired.
Enjoy warm and cozy!
