Description
Cinnamon Roll Mug Cake – A quick, protein-rich twist on classic cinnamon rolls! Made with cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, and oat flour, then swirled with cinnamon sugar and topped with cream cheese glaze. Ready in minutes—perfect for a cozy breakfast, snack, or guilt-free dessert.
Ingredients
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Oat or Almond Flour (3 tbsp)
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Vanilla Protein Powder (1 tbsp)
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Cottage Cheese (1 tbsp)
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Greek Yogurt (1 tbsp)
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Egg (1)
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Maple Syrup or Honey (1 tbsp)
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Vanilla Extract (½ tsp)
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Cinnamon (½ tsp)
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Baking Powder (½ tsp)
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Salt (Pinch)
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Cinnamon (½ tsp)
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Maple Syrup (½ tsp)
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Coconut Oil or Butter, melted (¼ tsp)
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Whipped or Softened Cream Cheese (1 tbsp)
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Greek Yogurt (½ tbsp)
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Maple Syrup (½ tsp)
Instructions
1. Mix the Mug Cake Batter
In a microwave-safe mug or small bowl, whisk together:
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3 tbsp oat or almond flour
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1 tbsp vanilla protein powder
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1 tbsp cottage cheese
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1 tbsp Greek yogurt
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1 egg
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1 tbsp maple syrup or honey
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½ tsp vanilla extract
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½ tsp cinnamon
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½ tsp baking powder
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Pinch of salt
Stir until smooth and well combined.
2. Make the Cinnamon Swirl
In a small bowl, mix:
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½ tsp cinnamon
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½ tsp maple syrup
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¼ tsp melted coconut oil or butter
Drizzle the swirl over the top of the mug cake batter. Use a toothpick or knife to swirl it into the batter.
3. Microwave
Microwave the mug cake for 60–90 seconds, or until just set in the center. Avoid overcooking.
4. Prepare the Glaze
In a separate bowl, whisk together:
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1 tbsp cream cheese
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½ tbsp Greek yogurt
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½ tsp maple syrup
5. Glaze and Serve
Drizzle the glaze over the warm mug cake. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
This cinnamon roll mug cake is everything you want in a comforting treat—easy, healthy, and ready in minutes. Perfect for high-protein meal prep, sugar-conscious diets, or a quick breakfast on the go.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 1–2 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Microwave
- Cuisine: American