Cottage Cheese Chocolate Protein Mug Cake
Ready in 1 minute: This high-protein chocolate mug cake uses cottage cheese & almond flour. Just 227 calories, 20g protein, 5g carbs. No bake required.
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 227kcal
Cost: $8
Equipment
- Glass container or mug
Ingredients
- ¼ cup cottage cheese room temperature
- ¼ cup almond flour
- 1 tablespoon cacao powder
- 1 large egg room temperature
- 1 scoop low carb vanilla protein powder 3 tablespoon - Vanilla or Peanut Butter Flavor
- 1 tablespoon natural creamy peanut butter
Optional Ingredients
- drizzle of peanut butter for topping
- sugar free chocolate chips
Instructions
- Mix all inredients in a blender until smooth, transfer to a microwaveable safe mug or container. (taste for sweetness)
- Microwave for 1 minute, drizzle with peanut butter and top with sugar free chocolate chips.
- Let cool and enjoy.
- It actually gets even better after it sits in the fridge for a couple hours as it firms up and becomes extra fudgy.
- Enjoy as dessert or just a few tablespoons as a quick high protein snack.
- Note: if you use unsweetened protein powder, add 1 tablespoon powdered sweetener.
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Notes
- Room temperature eggs blend easier than cold eggs
- The center will sink slightly, creating a fudgy lava cake effect, which is normal and desirable
- Let cool for 1 minute before eating to prevent burns
- For a fudge-like texture, refrigerate for a couple hours before serving
- Microwave power varies, so adjust timing by 10 seconds up or down based on your first batch
Nutrition
Calories: 227kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 12g | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g
