Description
This Sugar-Free Peach Cobbler Cottage Cheese Mug Cake is a warm, soft, creamy single-serve dessert that tastes like peach cobbler in a mug. Made with cottage cheese, almond flour, juicy fresh peaches, cinnamon, and sugar-free maple-style syrup, it comes together in about 5 minutes and cooks in the microwave in under 2 minutes. It is a quick, high-protein, lower-carb treat with a tender crumb and jammy peach bites in every spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup diced fresh peaches
- 2 tablespoons almond flour
- 1 tablespoon sugar-free maple-style syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Add the cottage cheese to a microwave-safe mug. Mash it lightly with a fork to break up large curds.
- Stir in the sugar-free maple-style syrup and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Add the almond flour, cinnamon, and baking powder. Mix until a thick batter forms, scraping the bottom and sides of the mug to incorporate everything evenly.
- Gently fold most of the diced peaches into the batter, reserving a few pieces for topping if desired. If the peaches are very juicy, pat them dry with a paper towel first.
- Microwave on high for 90 to 120 seconds, or until the center is set. Start checking at 90 seconds because microwave power varies.
- Let the mug cake cool for 1 to 2 minutes so the center can finish setting.
- Top with the reserved peaches and an extra pinch of cinnamon. Serve warm.
Notes
- Use small-curd cottage cheese: It blends more easily and creates a smoother batter.
- For a smoother texture: Blend the cottage cheese before combining it with the other ingredients.
- Pat peaches dry: Very juicy peaches can add excess moisture and make the mug cake too wet.
- Avoid overcooking: Microwave just until the center is set. Overcooking can make the cake dry or rubbery.
- Adjust microwave time: Begin checking at 90 seconds and add time in short increments if necessary.
- Mug size: Use a microwave-safe mug that holds at least 10 to 12 ounces to prevent overflow.
- Frozen peaches: Thaw and drain them thoroughly, then pat dry before using.
- Canned peaches: Drain well and pat dry. Peaches packed in water or their own juice are preferable.
- Flavor variations: Add chopped pecans or walnuts for crunch, a pinch of nutmeg for extra warmth, or a little lemon zest for a peach-pie flavor.
- Topping ideas: Serve with plain Greek yogurt, sugar-free whipped topping, or a small scoop of vanilla ice cream.
- Oven option: Bake in a small oven-safe ramekin at 350°F for approximately 15 to 20 minutes, or until set.
- Storage: This recipe is designed as a single-serve dessert and is best enjoyed immediately while warm.
- Keto note: The recipe is lower in carbohydrates than a traditional flour-and-sugar mug cake, but whether it fits a strict keto diet depends on the specific ingredients and individual carb targets.
- Prep Time: 3 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mug cake
- Calories: 205
- Fat: 9g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
Keywords: Sugar-Free Peach Cobbler Cottage Cheese Mug Cake