protein mug cake without protein powder

A white mug with an almond mug cake inside with shaved almonds on top.

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protein mug cake without protein powder

Ready in just 10 minutes, this protein mug cake without protein powder has 24g of protein. Light, fluffy, and so, so tender, it's the perfect last-minute snack!

Prep Time5

Cook Time2

Total Time10

Course: Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: American

Keyword: cottage cheese, high protein, no protein powder

Servings: mug cake

Calories: 440kcal

Author: Mika Kinney

Ingredients

1 large egg
⅓ cup low-fat cottage cheese
1 tablespoon maple syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 splash almond extract about ⅛ tsp
4 tablespoon almond flour
1 tablespoon ground flaxseed
½ teaspoon baking powder
⅛ teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon sliced almonds for topping

Instructions

Blend the wet ingredients: blend 1 large egg, ⅓ cup low-fat cottage cheese, 1 tbsp maple syrup, 1 tsp vanilla extract, and 1 splash almond extract until smooth with no curds. You'll need a small blender or a handheld immersion blender for this small amount. Don't overblend.
Mix in the dry: add 4 tbsp almond flour, 1 tbsp ground flaxseed, ½ tsp baking powder, and ⅛ tsp salt and blend or stir just until combined with no dry pockets. Pour into a wide (2.5"-3" dia) greased mug or 8 oz ramekin and sprinkle 1 tbsp sliced almonds on top.
Cook: microwave for 90 seconds on medium, then check. The center should be set and spring back. Add 15-second bursts if needed. Or bake at 350°F for 18-20 minutes.
Cool and eat: let cool 2 minutes before eating straight from the mug.

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Notes

Oven version: Baking at 350°F for 18-20 minutes gives a slightly better crumb and a golden top. The microwave is the everyday method.

Almond extract: It's strong, so a splash (about ⅛ tsp) is all you need.

Make it breakfast: Add a dollop of Greek yogurt and a few raspberries on top for a croissant-adjacent breakfast. It adds about 6g of protein.

Cottage cheese: Blend it with the other wet ingredients to get it mostly smooth, but not overblend. Overblending will liquefy the cottage cheese, making the cake not turn out.

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