Description
Vanilla Coconut Cottage Cheese Mug Cake delivers a fast, protein‑packed dessert that blends creamy cottage cheese, tropical shredded coconut and sweet vanilla in a single‑serve mug. Ready in just a minute, this low‑calorie treat uses almond flour for a gluten‑friendly base and a touch of maple syrup for natural sweetness. Perfect for busy mornings, post‑workout snacks or a guilt‑free indulgence, it stays moist, fluffy and satisfying without any added refined sugar. Enjoy it from the mug with ber
Ingredients
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- 1/4 cup cottage cheese
- 1 egg
- 1 tbsp unsweetened shredded coconut
- 2 tbsp almond flour
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
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- Mash cottage cheese in a microwave‑safe mug until smooth.
- Add the egg and whisk together.
- Stir in shredded coconut, almond flour, baking powder, vanilla extract, maple syrup and salt until a uniform batter forms.
- Microwave on high for 60‑75 seconds, or until the cake is set.
- Let cool briefly, then enjoy directly from the mug.
Notes
- For a chocolate version
- add 1 tsp cocoa powder. For extra fiber
- mix in chia seeds. Serve with fresh fruit or a dollop of Greek yogurt.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 minute
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Microwave
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mug
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
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