It takes 2 minutes.
Uses just 3 ingredients.
And hits that magical combo of:
- Creamy on the inside
- Fluffy and golden on top
- Protein-packed and blood-sugar-steady
You can eat it for breakfast, dessert, snack, or even post-workout — it’s THAT versatile
Base Ingredients:
- ½ cup (120g) cottage cheese
Protein-packed, adds moisture and creaminess (no cheese flavor once cooked) - 1 large egg
Binds and gives structure - 2 tbsp (15g) almond flour
Low-carb, naturally nutty, and gluten-free
Optional Add-Ins (Customize It!)
- 1–2 tsp honey or maple syrup (or monk fruit/stevia for low-carb)
- ½ tsp vanilla or almond extract
- Pinch of salt
- 1–2 tbsp protein powder (optional boost)
- Toppings: sugar-free syrup, nut butter, fresh berries, dark chocolate chips
- Blend (Optional for Texture):
For a silky cake, blend cottage cheese, egg, and almond flour.
For rustic texture, just mix everything with a fork in your mug. - Microwave:
- Pour into a mug or ramekin
- Microwave on high for 60–90 seconds, depending on power
- Cake should puff up and look set but moist inside
- Top + Serve:
- Drizzle with syrup, nut butter, cinnamon, or berries
- Eat warm with a spoon = heaven
