Description
A warm, protein-packed pumpkin mug cake that comes together in minutes, perfect for cozy fall mornings or a quick dessert fix.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup cottage cheese
- 3 tbsp pumpkin puree
- 1 large egg
- 2 tbsp almond flour (or oat flour)
- 1 tbsp maple syrup or honey
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp pumpkin pie spice (optional)
- ½ tsp baking powder
- Pinch of salt
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a blender, combine cottage cheese, pumpkin puree, egg, almond flour, maple syrup, cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, baking powder, salt, and vanilla extract.
- Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Pour the batter into a microwave-safe mug.
- Microwave on high for 2-3 minutes, or until the cake is set in the center.
- Let it cool slightly before enjoying.
Notes
Adjust sweetness to taste. Cooking time may vary depending on your microwave’s power.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Microwave
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mug cake
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: pumpkin, cottage cheese, mug cake, cinnamon, quick dessert