The Best Cottage Cheese Chocolate Lava Mug Cake
A quick, protein-packed single-serving mug cake with a molten chocolate center, made healthier with cottage cheese.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 minute
- Total Time: 3 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Microwave
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low-Carb
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup cottage cheese (full-fat or low-fat, drained slightly)
- 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour (or almond flour for gluten-free)
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 tablespoon dark chocolate chips or chopped dark chocolate
- Pinch of sea salt
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together the cottage cheese, cocoa powder, maple syrup, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- In another small bowl, stir together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Lightly grease a 12-ounce microwave-safe mug.
- Pour half of the batter into the mug. Press the dark chocolate chips into the center, then cover with the remaining batter.
- Microwave on high for 45 to 60 seconds, until the top is set but the center is slightly jiggly.
- Let rest for 1 minute, then serve immediately.
Notes
For a dairy-free version, use dairy-free cottage cheese. For a gluten-free version, use almond flour. Microwave times vary; start with 45 seconds and adjust as needed.