Looking for a quick and fun healthy breakfast recipe for kids and the family? Then try this cottage cheese puff in a mug! It’s so much fun to make and eat, your kids will look forward to breakfast!
The recipe is inspired by the book 250 Best Meals in a mug (affiliate link). I am in love with this book: the recipes are easy and quick. They are also organized by meal: breakfast, main meal, dessert. Last week, I shared this breakfast recipe: Maple Berry Compote. Although I loved it and it became a staple in my home, I wanted to try another breakfast recipe in a mug! So I went with this Cottage Cheese puff in a mug as a fun healthy breakfast recipe! I am a cottage cheese fan. I usually add it to my salad but I have never tried it in a breakfast meal.
Cottage Cheese Puff in a Mug: A Healthy Breakfast Recipe for the Whole Family
Ingredients
- A nice mug: 12 to 16 oz .
- 1 1/2 tbsp all purpose or whole wheat flour. I went with all purpose one.
- 1/4 tsp of baking powder.
- 1 large egg
- 2 TBSP of cottage cheese. The original recipe called for 1/4 cup. I tried it and I found it tasted too much sour so I tried it again with 2 TBSP of cottage cheese.
- 3 Tbsp of shredded cheese. I went with Mozzarella. I did not even bother to shred but you can use this shredded mozzarella I bet it will taste so good.
- 2 tsp of vegetable oil
- Optional: I added some shredded Butterball Turkey that I had in my fridge. It is added protein to the breakfast recipe. The original recipe called for ready-to-eat real bacon bites.
Make it
- In the mug, whisk the flour, baking powder, egg, cottage cheese, cheese, meat (if you added), oil until well blended
- Microwave on High for 60 to 75 seconds or until puffed.
Easy peasy. What I like about this healthy breakfast recipe is that it is quick to make. My teen can make it by himself. You can even prepare it ahead of time (except flour) and microwaveit in the morning. It will save precious minutes for those on the go mornings. Serve it with a cup of milk and a homemade yogurt.
The book suggested the following variations of this breakfast recipe:
- You can use goat cheese instead of Mozzarella. I am not a fan of goat cheese and I find it is a bit strong for the mornings.
- You can replace the cottage cheese with Ricotta. I find it is an interesting variation as cottage cheese can be strong and some kids may not like that taste.
What do you think of this fun healthy breakfast recipe? Have you ever made a cottage cheese puff?
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33 thoughts on “Healthy Breakfast Recipe: Cottage Cheese Puff in a Mug”
Nick Ponomarev
October 28, 2014 at 5:00 pm
Looks great! I would like to try it.
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Audrey Skinner
October 27, 2014 at 4:13 pm
I will definitely be making this breakfast.
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October 25, 2014 at 8:19 pm
What a perfect idea, looks great! Thank you so much for linking up at Tasty Tuesday! Your recipe has been pinned to the Tasty Tuesday Pinterest board! Please join us again this week!
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Silvia D
October 20, 2014 at 1:08 pm
great idea and recipe. Would be quick and easy for breakfasts! Thank you
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Wendy hutton
October 13, 2014 at 2:43 pm
going to try this it looks real good
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Carol M (Lushka S)
October 13, 2014 at 11:16 am
What a great idea. I’ll be sure to try it. Thanks!
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I love cottage cheese so this looks like an easy, quick, tasty morning meal to try. I’ll probably use cheddar cheese or colby jack since I like those flavors that are a bit stronger. Goat cheese is too strong for me too. Looking forward to trying this. Thanks.
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Andrea Amy
October 11, 2014 at 2:30 am
I am totally making this! Perfect for next week when I will have some leftover turkey!
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Vesper
October 8, 2014 at 8:30 am
instead of the turkey I would add hemp or flax seeds for protein
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jessica eapen
October 6, 2014 at 7:00 pm
this is such a great idea! I’m going to try it!
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kathy downey
October 4, 2014 at 6:25 pm
Oh my this is so delicious ! Thanks for sharing
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Robyn Bellefleur
October 3, 2014 at 3:03 pm
This sounds very interesting. And so easy to make as well as giving me some very needed extra minutes in the morning to get ready because it’ s so quick.
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Anne Taylor
October 2, 2014 at 4:58 pm
Does the cottage cheese keep its lumpy texture? I’ve never been able to get past it :-(
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roger simmons
September 30, 2014 at 9:17 pm
This looks delicious
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Audrey Skinner
September 29, 2014 at 6:10 pm
I will definitely be trying this recipe over the Thanksgiving weekend.
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September 28, 2014 at 7:48 pm
I was intrigued by the breakfast in a mug idea and it also being a cottage cheese puff. We prefer cottage cheese to ricotta. I wonder about adding a dash of cinnamon and nutmeg to this recipe.
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heidi c.
September 24, 2014 at 9:04 pm
At first, I wasn’t sure if this recipe would appeal to me but it actually sounds delicious and nutritious!
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Rachel
September 23, 2014 at 7:45 pm
Im always looking for new breakfast recipes, this looks delicious!
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September 21, 2014 at 7:19 pm
I am always looking for something delicious to make for breakfast.This sounds easy and delicious.I also like that it can be varied with the bacon and cheese.Thanks so much.
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April Farley
September 19, 2014 at 10:42 am
I pinned this one as I know it will be a favorite around here! Thank you for sharing it. I am stoked about giving it the old taste test with my taste test picky panel!
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Roz
September 13, 2014 at 3:23 pm
Wow, what an interesting dish! I love cottage cheese, I think I will have to try this in the very near future.
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September 8, 2014 at 7:17 am
That sounds delicious. I love cottage cheese but never thought to cook with it.
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Olfa Turki
September 8, 2014 at 9:12 am
Thank you Ellen. Yes we tend to forget cottage cheese because of the texture but I add it in so many dishes: like lasagna and salads.
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September 7, 2014 at 4:00 pm
What a great idea! I have made brownies in a mug, but didn’t realize you could make so much more.
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Olfa Turki
September 8, 2014 at 9:11 am
I have never tried brownies in a mug. That is very interesting. I love this cookbook: it has 250 recipes in a mug
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September 7, 2014 at 1:44 pm
This is such a healthy and delicious looking breakfast. It is perfect for the kids to have before school.
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Olfa Turki
September 8, 2014 at 9:11 am
Totally agree. Thank you
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September 7, 2014 at 11:47 am
I remember making something like this every day before school. It was quick and easy and so yummy.
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Olfa Turki
September 8, 2014 at 9:10 am
That sounds great. I love how easy it is
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Nicole
September 6, 2014 at 6:37 pm
This looks awesome, with all ingredients I usually always have on hand, love this in the mug, so easy to make. Great recipe!!
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Olfa Turki
September 8, 2014 at 9:09 am
Thank you Nicole. I like using ingredients on hand: makes it easier. And the mug idea avoids waste
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September 6, 2014 at 6:23 pm
I am going to admit, I was turned off at first by the cottage cheese thing. Then I looked at the recipe and realized how delicious it sounded! Yummy.
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Olfa Turki
September 8, 2014 at 9:08 am
I have never tried cottage cheese in my recipes before. The texture used to turn me off but I admit it adds a nice flavor to dishes. To be used with moderation though. :-)
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