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Maple Pecan Cottage Cheese Mug Cake

A quick, comforting mug cake made with cottage cheese and pecans, perfect for a single serving of warmth and indulgence.
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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: 280
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the mug cake
  • 1/2 cup cottage cheese (full-fat or low-fat)
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tbsp pure maple syrup Adjust to taste
  • 1/4 cup oat flour (or finely blended oats) Measure by spooning and leveling
  • 1 tbsp milk (any kind) Use a milk alternative if desired
  • 1/4 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp cinnamon
  • Pinch salt
  • 2 tbsp chopped pecans Toast briefly for added aroma
Optional toppings
  • extra maple syrup
  • Greek yogurt
  • powdered sugar
  • more pecans

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, checking at 90 seconds.
  2. Let sit for 1 minute, then add toppings and enjoy warm.

Notes

For best texture, enjoy the cake the day it’s made. Store in an airtight container for up to 48 hours.