Cottage Cheese Banana Bread Mug Cake
This Cottage Cheese Banana Bread Mug Cake is a warm, fluffy, protein-packed treat that’s ready in under 5 minutes. It’s perfect for breakfast, snack, or a healthy dessert with no need for an oven.
Ingredients
- ¼ cup cottage cheese
- ½ ripe banana mashed
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon almond flour or oat flour for softer texture
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- Pinch of salt
- Optional: 1 teaspoon maple syrup or honey chopped walnuts, or dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- Mash the banana in a mug. Stir in cottage cheese and egg until mostly smooth.
- Mix in almond flour, vanilla, cinnamon, baking powder, and a pinch of salt—just until combined.
- Fold in maple syrup, chocolate chips, or nuts if using.
- Microwave for 1–2 minutes until the cake is set. Add time in 15-second bursts if needed.
- Let cool for 1 minute. Top as desired or enjoy warm straight from the mug.