Description
A zesty, high-protein microwave cake made with cottage cheese for a moist, healthy dessert in 5 minutes.
Ingredients
1/2 cup cottage cheese (2% or 4% recommended)
1 large egg
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest
3 tablespoons oat flour or almond flour
1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Step 1: In a large microwave-safe mug, whisk together the cottage cheese, egg, lemon juice, lemon zest, sweetener, and vanilla extract until well combined.
Step 2: Add the oat flour and baking powder to the wet mixture and stir until a thick batter forms.
Step 3: Place the mug in the microwave and cook on high for 90 seconds to 2 minutes, or until the top is set and firm to the touch.
Step 4: Let the cake sit for 1 minute before serving. Garnish with more zest or a drizzle of honey if desired.
Notes
For a smoother texture, blend the cottage cheese before adding other ingredients. Do not overcook or the protein will become tough.
- Prep Time: 3 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Microwaving
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mug cake
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 190mg
