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Maple Pecan Cottage Cheese Mug Cake

A quick and delicious mug cake featuring cottage cheese, oat flour, and maple syrup, perfect for breakfast or dessert.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 2 minutes
Total Time 7 minutes
Servings: 1 serving
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup cottage cheese Use smooth, well-drained cottage cheese for best texture.
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tbsp pure maple syrup Can reduce for less sweetness.
  • 1/4 cup oat flour Measure by spooning it into the cup.
  • 1 tbsp milk
  • 1/4 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp cinnamon
  • Pinch salt
  • 2 tbsp chopped pecans Toast briefly for enhanced flavor.
Optional Toppings
  • extra maple syrup For serving.
  • Greek yogurt For serving.
  • powdered sugar For serving.
  • more pecans For serving.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Blend or mash cottage cheese until creamy.
  2. In a microwave-safe mug, whisk together cottage cheese, egg, maple syrup, and milk.
  3. Stir in oat flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
  4. Fold in chopped pecans.
Cooking
  1. Microwave on high for 90 seconds to 2 minutes until set in the center.
  2. Let sit for 1 minute, then add toppings and enjoy warm.

Notes

For best results, keep an eye on the microwave time and adjust according to your device’s power. Serve straight from the mug for maximum warmth and aroma.