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Apple-Cinnamon Cottage Cheese Mug Cake

A single-serve apple-cinnamon mug cake made with cottage cheese and oat flour, perfect for a comforting dessert or quick breakfast.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Total Time 12 minutes
Servings: 1 serving
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the mug cake
  • ⅓ cup small-curd cottage cheese 4–5 tbsp
  • 1 large egg or 2 tbsp flaxseed + 6 tbsp water for vegan
  • 3 tbsp oat flour or almond flour for low-carb
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup or honey adjust to taste
  • ½ tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp ground cinnamon
  • Pinch of salt
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ small apple, peeled and diced or 1/3 cup berries/pear
  • 1 tbsp rolled oats or chopped walnuts for topping (optional)
  • ¼ lemon Zest optional, brightens flavor

Method
 

Option A — Quick Microwave Mug Cake
  1. Prepare the fruit: Peel and finely dice 1/2 small apple. Toss lightly with a pinch of cinnamon and a drop of maple syrup if you like it extra sweet.
  2. Blend the batter: In a small blender or bowl, combine cottage cheese, egg, oat flour, baking powder, cinnamon, vanilla, maple syrup, salt, and lemon zest.
  3. Fold in fruit: Stir the diced apple (or berries) into the batter. If you like a crunchy top, stir in a tablespoon of oats or chopped nuts.
  4. Transfer to mug: Spoon the batter into a lightly greased microwave-safe mug or ramekin, filling about 3/4 full to allow rising.
  5. Microwave: Cook on high for 60–90 seconds. Check at 60 seconds and add 10–15 second intervals as needed.
  6. Finish and rest: Let the mug cake cool for 1–2 minutes before eating — this helps it finish setting and prevents burns.
Option B — Oven-Baked Mini Ramekin
  1. Preheat: Heat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 6–8 oz ramekin.
  2. Prepare batter as in Steps 2–3 of Option A.
  3. Bake: Pour batter into ramekin and smooth top. Bake on a baking tray for 12–18 minutes.
  4. Cool and serve: Let cool for 5 minutes to set, then serve warm with toppings.

Notes

For vegan alternative, swap cottage cheese for thick Greek-style plant-based yogurt and use a flax egg. For gluten-free, use certified gluten-free oat flour or almond flour. Adjust sweetener based on fruit ripeness and preference.