The Ultimate 90-Second High-Protein Cottage Cheese Microwave Brownie Mug Cake (Fudgy & Single Serve)
Make this warm, fudgy, single-serve chocolate brownie in your microwave in under two minutes. This recipe uses cottage cheese to deliver a high-protein, low-carb, gluten-free dessert with minimal cleanup.
- Prep Time: 3 min
- Cook Time: 2 min
- Total Time: 5 min
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Microwaving
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup low-fat cottage cheese
- 1 large egg
- 1 scoop (about 30g) chocolate protein powder
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup or preferred sweetener
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 tablespoon dark chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Combine the cottage cheese and egg in a small, microwave-safe mug or ramekin. Blend thoroughly with a fork or immersion blender until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy.
- Add the chocolate protein powder, cocoa powder, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and baking powder to the mug. Mix until just combined and no dry streaks remain. Do not overmix.
- Stir in the chocolate chips, if using.
- Microwave on high for 70 to 90 seconds. Cooking time varies based on microwave wattage; start checking at 70 seconds for a gooey center.
- Let the brownie cool in the mug for one minute before eating. Enjoy this instant sweet tooth fix.
Notes
- For the fudgiest texture, undercook slightly. The center should look slightly wet when you remove it from the microwave.
- If you do not have a high-powered blender, press the cottage cheese through a fine-mesh sieve before mixing to remove lumps.
- This recipe yields approximately 25g of protein per serving, making it a great post workout dessert.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mug
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Unsaturated Fat: 4
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 20
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 35
- Cholesterol: 120