Chocolate Protein Mug Cake
A single serving chocolate cake made in the microwave with cottage cheese and egg.
Equipment
- Large microwave safe mug
- Spoon
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- ⅓ cup cottage cheese small curd, mashed
- 1 large egg
- 3 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3 tbsp monk fruit sweetener measure for measure
- 1 tbsp almond flour
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp chocolate chips
Instructions
Cooking
- Mix. Stir the cottage cheese and egg together in a large mug until fully blended.
- Add. Add the cocoa powder, sweetener, almond flour, and vanilla and stir until smooth.
- Fold. Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Cook. Microwave on high for 1 to 2 minutes until the center is set.
- Rest. Let the cake cool for a minute and top with yogurt or berries.
Notes
Substitutions: Use plain Greek yogurt for the cottage cheese.
Tips: Use a large mug and stop cooking as soon as the center sets.
Storage: Eat right away or refrigerate for up to 1 day.
Nutrition does not include the optional Greek yogurt, berries, or nut butter toppings.