This Lemon Cottage Cheese Mug Cake is a quick, bright, high-protein treat with zesty citrus flavor and a moist texture. Keto, gluten-free, and ready in just minutes.
- Author:Â saidwydad saidwydad
- Prep Time:Â 2 minutes
- Cook Time:Â 1 minute
- Total Time:Â 3 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category:Â Dessert
- Method:Â Microwave
- Cuisine:Â American
Ingredients
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2 tbsp cottage cheese
2 tbsp almond flour
1Â egg
1 tbsp lemon juice
1/2 tsp lemon zest
1 tbsp keto sweetener
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp vanilla extract
Optional Glaze:
1 tbsp powdered sweetener
1 tsp lemon juiceCook Mode Prevent your screen from going dark
Instructions
1. In a mug, combine cottage cheese, egg, lemon juice, vanilla, and sweetener.
2. Add almond flour, baking powder, and lemon zest. Stir well.
3. Let sit for 30 seconds.
4. Microwave for 60–75 seconds until set.
5. Cool slightly and top with lemon glaze or berries.
Notes
Use a large mug to prevent overflow.
Blending the batter creates a smooth texture.
Let cool for better flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size:Â 1 mug
- Calories:Â 220
- Sugar:Â 1g
- Sodium:Â 170mg
- Fat:Â 18g
- Saturated Fat:Â 7g
- Unsaturated Fat:Â 9g
- Trans Fat:Â 0g
- Carbohydrates:Â 6g
- Fiber:Â 2g
- Protein:Â 11g
- Cholesterol:Â 170mg
