Name: Pumpkin Cinnamon Cottage Cheese Mug Cake
Prep time: 2 min
Cook time: 3 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 1 serving
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 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

Pumpkin Cinnamon Cottage Cheese Mug Cake

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This Pumpkin Cinnamon Cottage Cheese Mug Cake is a cozy, high-protein treat ready in just 5 minutes with pumpkin spice flavor.

Prep time: 2 minutes
Cook time: 3 minutes
Total time: 5 minutes
Yield: 1 serving

Ingredients

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

Instructions

Step 1: In a bowl, whisk together cottage cheese, pumpkin puree, and egg until smooth.
Step 2: Stir in almond flour, cinnamon, and maple syrup until combined.
Step 3: Pour mixture into a greased microwave-safe mug and cook for 2–3 minutes.
Step 4: Cool slightly before enjoying. Add toppings if desired.

Notes

For extra protein, stir in 1–2 tsp vanilla protein powder. Swap almond flour with oat flour for nut-free. Best enjoyed fresh but can be refrigerated up to 2 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 220
Fat: 9g
Saturated fat: 3g
Sugar: 6g
Sodium: 120mg
Protein: 15g
Carbohydrates: 14g
Fiber: 2g