High Protein Cottage Cheese Cinnamon Roll Mug Cake (Printable View)
Soft cinnamon-swirled mug cake with cottage cheese, ready in minutes for a protein-packed breakfast or snack.
# What You'll Need:
→ Wet Ingredients
01 - 1/3 cup cottage cheese (low-fat or full-fat)
02 - 1 large egg
03 - 1 tbsp milk of choice (dairy or unsweetened plant-based)
04 - 1 tsp 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 tsp baking powder
08 - 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
09 - 1–2 tbsp granulated sweetener of choice (e.g., coconut sugar, erythritol)
10 - Pinch of salt
→ Cinnamon Swirl
11 - 1 tsp melted butter or coconut oil
12 - 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
13 - 1 tsp brown sugar or sweetener
→ Optional Cream Cheese Icing
14 - 1 tbsp cream cheese, softened
15 - 1–2 tsp milk
16 - 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
17 - 1 tsp powdered sugar or sweetener
# How-To Steps:
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 oz 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 vigorously until fully combined and no dry pockets remain.
04 - In a small bowl, mix melted butter, cinnamon, and brown sugar until well combined.
05 - Drizzle or dollop the cinnamon mixture into the mug batter. Gently swirl with a knife or skewer to create marbled effect.
06 - Microwave on high power for 1 minute 30 seconds to 2 minutes, or until cake is set and springs back lightly to touch. Check at 90 seconds as microwave power varies.
07 - If using icing, whisk together softened cream cheese, milk, vanilla extract, and powdered sugar until smooth and drizzleable.
08 - Drizzle icing over warm mug cake and serve immediately for best texture.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- You get 25 grams of protein without drinking another chalky shake or eating plain cottage cheese
- The entire process takes 7 minutes including the time it takes to find your blender
- That cinnamon swirl creates pockets of gooey sweetness that make it feel like a real treat
02 -
- Every microwave heats differently, so the first time you make this check at 90 seconds regardless of what the timer says
- Protein powder affects the final texture significantly and some brands make the cake rubbery or dry, so stick to one you already trust
- The cake will deflate slightly as it cools, which is completely normal and does not mean you did anything wrong
03 -
- Spray your mug with a little coconut oil before adding ingredients for easier removal if you want to plate it
- Let the cake rest for 60 seconds after microwaving to finish setting up before you add any frosting