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Busy, busy, busy this morning! With my little one screaming for attention, cooking for a family get-together this evening, and trying to get the house in order, time is a luxury. On a hectic morning like this, I need a quick healthy breakfast that will keep me satisfied. This cinnamon flax seed low carb muffin in a mug recipe is perfect.
This takes just two minutes to make! When I have no time whatsoever, a low carb muffin in a mug is my favorite.
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Healthy Cinnamon Muffin in a Mug with Flax Seed and Coconut Flour
Low carb mug cakes and mug muffins like this make a perfect quick breakfast! They take so little time that you can make them even when you think you don’t have time for breakfast.
Seriously, with a 2-minute muffin in a mug as an option, there are no excuses. Now you have the time. The combination of protein and healthy fats will keep you full through lunch.
This particular flax seed muffin has a gorgeous cinnamon swirl, which creates amazing flavor dimension. I adore anything with cinnamon, even more so when it’s swirled into something.
Sharing this with my husband or daughter makes me feel like I’m starting the day on the right note! It’s a generous size, so it’s definitely big enough to share for two – but you can have one on your own if you’re hungry.
Coconut oil in this mug muffin recipe provides delicious moisture you’d expect from a muffin and provides tons of nutritional benefits, too. I love incorporating it into recipes as a healthy fat. It contains caprylic acid, lauric acid, and capric acid, all of which are unique medium-chain fatty acids. These are easier to digest than other fats, don’t get stored as fat as readily, and have anti-microbial, anti-viral, and anti-fungal properties. (Sources here and here.)
Who knew a low carb muffin in a mug that tastes so good can be so healthy?
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Another great thing about this mug muffin is that it’s very friendly toward a wide variety of food allergies without sacrificing taste. A combination of coconut flour and golden flax seed form the flour blend used here, so it’s gluten-free, nut-free, and dairy-free.
Even if you don’t have allergies, you may have kids that need quick snacks at school. This one works well because it doesn’t break the nut-free rule that many schools have, it’s easy to pack, and it’s absolutely delicious. When my daughter starts school, I’ll definitely be including this low carb muffin in a mug as part of her lunches!
You can enjoy this mug muffin straight out of the mug for easy cleanup. One mug and that’s it!
I like to top it with homemade whipped cream with no sugar added and just dig in with a spoon. Another fantastic way to eat this is to run a butter knife along the edge, flip it over a plate, and cut into slices. This way, you can top it with grass-fed butter, nut butter (if you’re not nut-free), or your favorite spread.
Do you like your low carb mug muffins plain, or topped with something? I’d love to hear your ideas!
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Low Carb Cinnamon Flax Seed Muffin in a Mug Recipe
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- 2 tbsp Coconut flour
- 1 tbsp Golden flaxseed meal
- 1/4 tsp Gluten-free baking powder
- 1 pinch Sea salt
- 1 large Egg
- 3 tbsp Coconut oil (melted)
- 2 tbsp Erythritol (or any granular sweetener of choice)
- 1/2 tbsp Cinnamon
Instructions
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VIDEO + NUTRITION INFO + RECIPE NOTES below!
Mix coconut flour, golden flaxseed meal, gluten-free baking powder, and sea salt in a mug. Add half of the erythritol (1 tbsp (14 g) if making one serving).
Add the egg and melted coconut oil. Stir well, until smooth, making sure no dry ingredients are left at the bottom. Let sit for a minute to thicken.
Optional step: Depending on your coconut flour, if the batter is very stiff, you can thin it out with water or milk of choice (unsweetened almond milk, coconut milk beverage, or heavy cream are all low carb options). If you do this, add the liquid a teaspoon at a time until thin enough. It should be easy to stir, but not liquid; the amount will depend on your brand of coconut flour.
In a small bowl, combine the remaining erythritol and cinnamon. Place the cinnamon mixture in a heap in the center of the mug on top of the batter, then use a spoon to swirl just a couple of times. (Don't over-stir to keep the marble effect.) Level the top with the back of a spoon.
Microwave on high for 1 to 2 minutes, until set. (If you prefer to use the oven, bake in an oven-safe ramekin at 350 degrees F (177 degrees C) for 10-20 minutes, depending on the shape of your ramekin.)
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Recipe Notes
Serving size: 1/2 of a large mug cake (1/2 of entire recipe)
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NUTRITION INFORMATION PER SERVING
Where does nutrition info come from? Nutrition facts are provided as a courtesy, sourced from the USDA Food Database. You can find individual ingredient carb counts we use in the Low Carb & Keto Food List. Carb count excludes sugar alcohols. Net carb count excludes both fiber and sugar alcohols, because these do not affect blood sugar in most people. We try to be accurate, but feel free to make your own calculations.
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151 Comments
Karen T
OMG! DO NOT use *liquid* sweetner…gag! I didn’t notice until it was too late to use granulated sweetner. I used 1.5 t. liquid and it was terrible. Next time I promise to follow the recipe correctly.
Jacinda Cote
Can this be made with liquid stevia instead of granular? or is the granular a must? Love your blog!
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Jacinda, Granulated is probably best because it affects the wet/dry ratio of the batter. But it’s not a huge amount so it’s possible it might work anyway. Let me know how it goes if you try.
Cori
This was great but I don’t know what I did wrong… I put in the nutritional info and my calculations were 4 grams of carbs, 500+ calories, and 50 grams of fat . The only thing I changed was one tablespoon of almond flour in place of the flax seed.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Cori, The recipe makes 2 servings, and nutrition info on the recipe card is per serving. It sounds like the nutrition info you are looking at is for the whole recipe instead of per serving.
Daniella
I make this all the time now. It is delicious and so easy to whip up. It meets my cinnamon cravings!
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Wendi
Thank you for the recipe, it was different from the Cinnamon Mug Muffin that I have made in the past. For my personal taste, it has too much cinnamon, but I did like the “sugar” on top and “swirled” in – I think that for fear of mixing too much, I didn’t do that very good so maybe it was just that there was too much cinnamon at the top of the muffin, because the bottom 2 slices seemed to taste better to me.
It is a good nut free alternative. Thanks for sharing! And thank you for doing such a good job on all your recipes, I have tried many and have many more to try so I really appreciate you taking the time to share!
May you be blessed for your efforts!
Margie
I have liked your recipes so far. Just an FYI my google home hub has been able to find the recipes easily and I have been adding them to me good home hub cookbook! I got the home hub for recipes so I don’t dirty up my phone if I can’t find my print outs.
Jennifer
I like to top mine with “cream cheese glaze” :
I have a table spoon or two of cream cheese warmed up in the microwave oven, stir some sweetener of choice (for me it’s Erytrithol and Stevia 1:1) and pour it over…
Brooke
Haha, a liiiiittle more than 2 min… gotta take everything out, measure, melt oil, fish out that shell that you biffed .. I usually detest recipes with coconut flour as prominent ingredient, but from me & non-keto hubby .. will make again but will split into 2 & add a touch more erythritol.
Dee
What other oils can I use? Olive oil or avacado oil?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Dee, I haven’t tried those but you probably can.
Doreen
This was delicious. Hope to make it again soon.
Amy
I made this today. I tweaked a couple of things. I did not use the flaxseed (didn’t have them in my pantry), instead used the same amount of coconut flour. I also added 1TBS of coconut powder (I really really love anything coconut). I also used half a large egg add I really dislike the eggy taste. My mix became a little tight, so I added some coconut milk. They turned out awesome. Thank you so much for the recipe!!
Kara
This is the absolute best version of this muffin! Adding a few splashes of almond milk at the end was a game changer! The last time I tried keto for a few months, I hate this every weekday morning sometimes with eggs and/or bacon and lost 15+ pounds. I’m back to keto being a lifestyle and it’s better than I remembered. It’s made with staple low carb ingredients so I never need to shop. Thank you, and I will be trying more of your recipes soon!
Audrey
This was the best! Thank you!
Sarah
For something that was a morning search with almost all the ingredients except the sugar. It was great. It was a new breakfast that replaced my normal 3 eggs and avocado. It was easy to make. It’s a little dry alone but I added some homemade cream cheese icing because with cinnamon rolls it’s a must, it was a perfect combination. This will be my go to. ❤️❤️
Mika
That was delicious. My 3 year old asked for seconds. I made this recipe as a keto dessert however ill use it again for the kids as a breakfast option. Thanks for sharing!
Tutu
Love it! I put Keto cream cheese frosting on it! Yum! A Cinnabon copycat that’s Keto friendly!
Paul
Made it!
Enjoyed it. I used stevia because I can’t find my swerve bag…used less, but will use the full amount next time. Found it hard to get a good swirl with a spoon, might use handle next time.
Thank you!
Jan
Made the cinnamon mug this morning. Only made 1 serving. Who ever heard of leaving any
in your mug for the next day? It was great! I used the whole egg instead of only half – but it
wasn’t too eggy for me. Its great to have a quick breakfast!
Holly Hayes
My daughter is allergic to almost everything. All nuts, corn, gluten, all seeds, carrots, grapes, soy, and intolerant to dairy. She can handle most Keto recipes and we love your blog. Any suggestion what I can substitute the flax seed with? Also, for those recipes that include almond flour, what is a good substitute for that??? P.S. i used a lot of your recipes for thanksgivong dinner. It was a hit with my Keto family. I also made regular mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, etc, etc for the rest of the family.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Holly, Most substitutes for almond flour are flours from other nuts or seeds. However, that’s for low carb, so if your daughter doesn’t need to be low carb, you could try cassava flour. I’m so glad you like the recipes!
Sharon
Can you make this recipe with almond flour?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Sharon, Yes, you can replace the flaxseed meal with almond flour in this one if you’d like.
Kris
Just made this, and I’m pleasantly surprised. The idea of microwaving muffins has always been weird to me, but since starting keto, cooking is such a hassle, I wanted an easier breakfast. Was a bit dry, and since I’m new to keto, I’m still not used to the very stiffed sweetness. But definitely the best use of erythritol I’ve had since I got the bag of it.
Might top with sweetened heavy whipping cream to alleviate some of the dryness and suit my sweet tooth next time. But definitely enjoyed it. Thanks for the recipe!
Maya | Wholesome Yum
I am so happy to hear that, Kris! Have a great day!
Karen
I love this so much I want to convert it into a bigger version cooked in a loaf pan. How in the world would I do that?
It’s so good with a tablespoon or so of cream cheese smeared on top. I have this for breakfast quite often. So often, I have the recipe memorized!
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Thank you so much, Karen! I haven’t tried this in a loaf pan. It should work, but not sure what the bake time would be without testing. I’d bake it at 350 degrees and keep checking on it every 5-10 minutes starting at around 40 minutes or so, but would guess it will take closer to an hour to be done. You can tent the top with foil if it starts to burn before a toothpick comes out clean. Let me know how it goes if you try it!
Jo
Hi… Mine came out very dry and crumbly. I did keep adding water till it was easy to stir. Otherwise followed directions exactly. Really need a good keto sweet recipe that’s quick and easy. It’s rough following keto for me being vegetarian. Need something sweet I can turn to sometimes.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Jo, It could be the brand of coconut flour you used – try the one that is the link on the recipe card. Otherwise, feel free to add more coconut oil next time which will make it less dry.
Barbara Horan
Can I substitute golden flaxseed for regular flaxseed?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Barbara, You can! It will have a stronger flax seed flavor that way, though.
Brittany Stewart
I made this twice and found it to be extremely dry and dense. I assumed it was a moisture problem since coconut flour needs more liquid and added two tablespoons of heavy whipping cream to the mix when I made it a third time. The result: soft, flavorful, and completely edible.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Thank you for sharing, Brittany! I need to try that next time.
Brianna
Is there a substitute for the egg? I’m holding the recipe also so would I still need the egg?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Brianna, You might be able to use a flax egg instead.
Rhonda
Just made this and I loved it. Thank you.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Thank you, Rhonda!
Karen
Hi, can you tell me how big of a mug I need for this? I have lots of different sizes…
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Karen, I used a 12 oz mug. Any smaller than that and it might overflow, so if yours are smaller you can divide the batter among multiple mugs. Exact cook time will vary depending on mug size and shape.
Joyce
This was great! Thanks for a great recipe. I also substituted almond flour for the flax seed meal. Worked great. Absolutely delicious!
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Thank you, Joyce! Yes, almond flour is a great substitute here if needed.
Kim Brunko
Just made the muffins and they turned out perfectly!! I used almond flour in place of the flax because that is what I had on hand. Divided between 2 custard cups and topped with butter when they came out of the oven. I did use my conventional oven. I will be making these on a regular basis. They work into my Keto diet plan. Great job!!
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Thank you for sharing these tips with us, Kim!
Jen
Thanks so much for the recipe! Just thought I’d make a suggestion for others who’ve been strictly keto: cut the sweetener, at least in half. I can have a major sweet tooth but since switching to a keto diet, sugar is out. I’m only starting to incorporate other sweeteners and I followed this recipe exactly, but was quite overwhelmed by how sweet it is. Given that adjustment, I’ll absolutely be making this again!
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Thanks for sharing with us, Jen! I am so happy you enjoyed the muffins!
Jennifer S BRAMMER
Wow! This is delicious. I subbed butter for the coconut oil and it’s perfect for me! My second attempt I topped it with some stevia sweetened cream cheese. I’m in heaven.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
I am so happy you liked it, Jennifer! Thanks for stopping by!
Ashley O.
This was amazing! It hit the spot when I needed something sweet! Thank you!!
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Ashley! I am so happy you liked them! Have a great day!
Jen
Amazing! This was close to my memories of cinnamon muffins. The only tweak I made was to add about 2 TBSP water instead of a few tsp.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
I am so happy you liked them, Jen! Thanks for stopping by!
Debbie
Love this! I put a little coconut butter on top and it was like a glaze. Was good with or without it.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
That sounds delicious with coconut butter, Debbie!
Susan
Very good. Will use more cinnamon next time but good as posted. Thanks for sharing
Maya | Wholesome Yum
I love cinnamon, Susan! I am glad you like them!
Lisa
Made this tonight and it was really good. I think next time I’ll add a little cinnamon to the batter also.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
That’s a great idea, Lisa! I am so happy you liked it!
Norhala
Hi Maya – tried this recipe today for the 2nd time. As with my first attempt, it was VERY dry after adding the coconut oil and egg (perhaps my brand of coconut flour or flaxseed meal?) I added 1/4 cup half-and-half to thin before microwaving, and it turned out perfectly. Dropped a pat of butter into the top after cooking, and added another 1/4 cup half-and-half…was very nearly like a breakfast cake! Delicious! May try a touch of clove next time…hmmm… 🙂
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Adding a clove is a wonderful idea, Norhala! Thanks for stopping by!
Debbie
Best low carb mug muffins ever, and I’ve made lots! The texture is perfect, and the flavor is, too! The cinnamon is a must! Thanks
Maya | Wholesome Yum
I am so happy you liked it, Debbie! Have a great day!
GINA ROSATO
No…Thank you! Love this!!
Maya | Wholesome Yum
I am so happy you liked the muffin, Gina!
Elizabeth Sullivan
This is amazing. So good. Thank you.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Elizabeth! I am so happy you liked the muffins!
Marjorie
My husband was very inquisitive once I took this out of the microwave because we both love cinnamon and it smelled wonderful! We ended up sharing it (it is very large and filling!). When I told him the carb count for half he said with a bite in his mouth “make me another 7!” Absolutely delicious and a great addition for any time of day!
We did substitute the golden flax for almond flour and had a great muffin consistency. So if someone is wondering, it still turns out amazing!
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Thank you, Marjorie! So glad you bother liked it!
Connie Condra
I just found this recipe. Tried it. Loved it! I was wondering if I could substitute 1 oz of blueberries for the cinnamon.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Thank you, Connie! Yes, you can!
Liz
This was amazingly delicious, by far the tastiest low carb “muffin in a mug” recipe I’ve tried so far. Very satisfying, and I love how moist it is! Awesome.
But when I plugged it into MyFitnessPal with the specific brands of things I used (these ingredients of course, used Pyure for the sweetener which is a stevia/ehthyritol blend and only added 1/4 tsp of vanilla extract), it listed it as having 23g total carbs per serving and 16g fiber per serving for 7g net carbs per serving, not 2! Any idea why?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Thank you, Liz! I’m glad you liked it. The difference was likely the sweetener. Since Erythritol carbs don’t get absorbed, I don’t include them in the carb count. MFP is notorious for including them.
Julie
Yum! My husband and I shared one for breakfast this morning. He generally hates coconut. But you can’t really even taste it. Just the sweet cinnamon goodness! No complaints from him! I call this one a success!
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Thank you, Julie! I’m glad you both enjoyed it!
Elaine
Is there any way to add apple to this recipe?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
The carb count would be higher with apples in it but I’m sure you could add some to the batter before cooking.
Alli
Can this be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge over night?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Alli, Yes, you can, as long as you actually heat it first (microwave or oven). Then you can just reheat. It’s not as good as fresh, but still decent. You definitely don’t want the wet ingredients sitting overnight, because they will react and the muffin won’t rise well when you microwave or bake it in the morning. Otherwise, if you want the fresh taste, another alternative is to mix the dry ingredients the night before, but only add the wet ingredients in the morning.
Jessica
Delicious! I have made this twice now. The second time I used a custard dish, and once it cooled a bit I lifted it out onto a plate. What a beautiful little cake serving for one! Thanks for the recipe! PS I used almond flour in place of the coconut flour, and butter in place of the coconut oil, and it turned out great!
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Thank you, Jessica! Great idea to make it in a custard dish.
Jenn
Hi, can this be made and then re-heated? I’m really sick right now so am relying on my mom to make my breakfast in the mornings and leave it out for me for whenever I get up x
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Jenn, Yes, you can reheat it but it’s best fresh (basically just like any other muffin). Sorry to hear you are sick – hope you feel better soon!
Betsy
I made this following the recipe, and found it delicious! The next day however, I added up the net carbs in each ingredient and came up with a much higher number than your nutritional facts. Bummer. I was looking forward to adding this to my routine.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Thank you, Betsy! I’m glad you liked it. I use the Fat Secret recipe calculator. Net carbs subtract fiber and sugar alcohols from the total carb count. Other than that, this makes a huge mug cake so it’s 2 servings. Maybe that was the difference in the numbers you got?
Fran
Hi Maya! I love your recipes! What is a Fat Secret recipe calculator? Thanks for sharing your wonderful recipes!!
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Thank you, Fran! I’ve actually since switched over to using the USDA Food Database for all my nutrition info.
Stacy Yeager
Was it just me, or was this WAY too sweet and way too much cinnamon?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Stacy, Sorry that the sweetness and cinnamon weren’t to your liking. I haven’t heard this from others but feel free to adjust as needed.
Terry S.
I used almond flour, I just had to use a bit more. I just added 1 tbsp. at a time till it was a cake like consistency. I also used hemp protein powder.
Terry S.
Good to know about the baking powder, thanks for that tip. I plan to mix dry ingredients the night before so it will be easier to put together in the am before work.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
That’s a great idea, Terry! Dry ingredients can be mixed in advance. Just don’t mix with the wet ones until right before cooking, because otherwise the baking powder won’t work well.
Terry S.
So, so excited to find this! So yummy! I had to tweek it a bit as I can’t have some of the ingredients. I used 4 tbsp. almond flour in place of coconut flour, 1 tbsp. Hemp protein powder in place of flaxseed because I didn’t have any, 2 tbsp. ghee as I can’t have coconut anything, 1 1/2 tbsp. maple syrup instead of the erythritol, I used 1/4 tsp. cinnamon just because I don’t care for too much cinnamon. It’s perfect for me this way! Thank you so much for sharing this recipe. I’m new to the Paleo thing, I actually have a bunch of allergies and paleo is the closest thing I can get and be able to tweek as needed for me. I can’t wait to try your others. Love the mug things as no one else in my family is ready to make all the switches. I’m working on them just for health reasons. Keep on cooking!!!
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Thank you, Terry! I’m so glad you were able to make adjustments that worked for you, food restrictions can be tough. I hope you continue to try more of my recipes!
Lizzie Royer
I just made this and it is SO GOOD!!!
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Thank you, Lizzie!
Gwyn
I love this recipe! I halved the recipe so it would be 1 serving and made a butter glaze to put on it:
1 Tbps utter
.5 Tbps heavy cream
1/4 tsp vanilla
1 Tbps Swerve confections sugar substitute.
This helped kick my sweet tooth the other day. Super sweet and I didn’t use all the glaze. The mug recipe is amazing and I will be using it again in the future.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Thank you, Gwyn! That glaze sounds like a delicious addition!
Becky S.
Thanks for the sweetener comparison and conversion chart – I really needed that!
Maya | Wholesome Yum
You’re welcome, Becky! I’m glad it’s helpful!
Vanessa Annabel Tate
Hi, I notice this makes 2 portions, if I split mix between 2 ramekins instead of a single mug and microwaved together would this still work – so hubby and I each feel like we’ve had our own dessert? Getting really fed up with sugar free jelly now and would love something quick to make like this. (Following very low carb to keep my BG down as diabetic). Thanks, Vanessa
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Vanessa, Yes, you can absolutely split it between two ramekins! You may need to reduce the cooking time, so just check on them at 15 second increments after 45 seconds, until firm.
Tracie Fisher
Omg, made this again tonight! Used 1 tbsp of butter and microwaved for 1 minute. Soooo good. Last night it was dry and hard. Tonight light, fluffy and buttery! My life is complete! Thank you!
Maya | Wholesome Yum
You’re welcome, I’m glad it worked this time!
Tracie Fisher
Love the detail. I made 1 serving and it was good, but I overcooked it for sure! Came out way too dry, microwaved for 2 full minutes. Whew, lesson learned, haha. Will try again… maybe tomorrow 🙂
I don’t have or really like coconut oil. Can I replace with butter or olive oil? I replaced with butter tonight but probably only a half tablespoon.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Tracie, Microwaves vary, so start with 90 seconds and then check if it’s done before adding more time if needed. You can replace the coconut oil with butter (same amount). It will probably be dry if using only 1/2 a tablespoon – use a full tablespoon for 1 serving (half the recipe), or 2 tablespoons for the full recipe.
Estelle Jordaan
This was amazing! I used egg white powder instead of flax and made a cream cheese frosting… and finished the serving. Perfect dessert for a cold winter night!
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Thank you, Estelle! I’ll need to try that variation.
Lynz
I just finished making one of these and it is *so good* that I’ll probably have it again for breakfast in the morning! I halved the recipe, since I don’t trust myself to have the self-control to stick to just one portion :p The half-size fit perfectly into one of the ramekins I usually use to make individually-portioned custards.
A few notes:
-I microwaved my half-sized one for 1m15s, which I think was a little too long, as it’s a tad more dry than I would have liked. Still delicious, though.
-I only had ground brown flaxseeds; they worked quite nicely too!
-I don’t mind dairy, so I topped it with a teensy bit of salted butter right out of the microwave, which moistened the top quite nicely. Next time I’ll probably reduce the coconut oil a little bit and add the butter directly to the batter.
-Again, since dairy and I get along, I went ahead and added more! I wanted to emulate a cream cheese dressing but realized, after midnight when everything is closed, that I don’t have any on-hand. I do, however, have creme fraiche, and a dollop of that (with a little more powdered Swerve dusted atop it) went a long way toward hitting the traditional glaze flavour.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Lynz, I’m so glad you liked it! Thank you for the detailed notes. That creme frache glaze sounds yummy!
Erin Hackett
Hiya! New to the paleo thing and trying to find batters I can make the night before… would this be ok in the fridge overnight?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Erin, In general, anything with baking powder (including this mug cake) will not be the same if the batter is stored overnight. It starts to react right away. If you want to make it the night before, I’d recommend leaving out the baking powder when preparing and add that in right before cooking the next morning. Otherwise, you could mix all the dry ingredients ahead of time (including the baking powder but leaving out the wet ingredients), and just add the wet ones when ready in the morning. Hope that helps!
Rachael B
It worked! Used 4 oz unsweetened applesauce instead of the oil. Did not add the extra water. So good! Thanks!!
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Thank you, Rachael! Good to know that worked!
Rachael B
This sounds delish! Could you use unsweetened applesauce in place of the coconut oil to reduce the fat? Thanks!
Kristen
Delicious! I used almost flour in place of flax seed meal and it worked perfectly!
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Thank you, Kristen! I’m glad the almond flour substitution worked out for you, too.
Mez
Just made this and it was delicious! A great and different way to get my tablespoon of flax seeds in for the day without just sprinkling it on my meals. This is going to be my Saturday morning treat. Thank you!
Maya | Wholesome Yum
You’re welcome, Mez! Sounds like a perfect Saturday morning treat.
Elaine
This is delicious! I normally have high hopes for low carb baked goods, but then am disappointed. Not so with this mug muffin. I did use Splenda because that’s the granular sweetener I have. I’ll definitely be making this again. Thanks Maya!
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Thank you, Elaine!
Regee napz
This was super! I used stevia and tapioca syrup (+/-1 T) for the sweetener. I’ve tried several recipes but this is the best! The texture is really cake-like and not gooey…..and there’s no nuts.
Thanks!
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Thank you, Regee!
Rachael Potter
Could I use honey instead of artificial sweetener?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Rachael, I recommend a granulated sweetener rather than a liquid one like honey. I’m not sure if honey would work or not, since it would change the overall wet/dry ratio in the recipe (let me know if you try it). Just one thing to keep in mind, erythritol is actually a natural sweetener (not artificial), but any other granulated one will work the same way. You could use coconut sugar if you prefer not to use a sugar-free sweetener. I have a comparison of natural sweeteners and conversion chart here – hope that helps.
Danielle
Would it be ok to make the batter ahead of time? Maybe the night before, then cook it in the morning.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Danielle, I wouldn’t recommend making the batter the night before. The baking powder won’t work the same way, so the muffin won’t rise. If you really wanted to, you could pre-mix the first four dry ingredients in advance to save a small amount of time, but I wouldn’t add the wet ingredients or do the rest of the steps until right before cooking. Otherwise, another alternative would be to make the entire muffin the night before (including heating), but of course the downside is it wouldn’t be as fresh or warm the next morning. If you can, I’d recommend just making the whole thing right when you’re going to eat it. 🙂
Niki
I made this a few days ago. I found I had to add quite a bit of liquid, and cook it for 3.5 mins (900w) oven, but they came out really well. Will definitely make again.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
I’m glad you liked it, Niki! The cooking time in the recipe is based on my 1100W microwave and the mug I used, but can take a little longer with a lower power oven or different mug. For anyone else that isn’t sure about timing, you’ll know it’s done when the top is firm and spring-y.
Emily
This is so delicious!! It makes a low carb lifestyle so much easier. Thank you!
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Thank you, Emily! Totally agree – sometimes you need treats like this even when eating low carb.
acpigott
It was delicious!
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Thank you!
Heather
Is there a substitute for coconut flour?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Heather, Unfortunately not for this recipe. Coconut flour absorbs a lot of moisture, so using something else wouldn’t work the same way and multiple other ingredients in the recipe would have to change. I do have a molten lava Nutella mug cake recipe that may be easier to adjust without coconut flour – since that one only calls for 1/2 tablespoon of coconut flour, you may be able so substitute it with 1 whole tablespoon of almond flour instead. I know it’s a totally different flavor, but it’s still a mug cake so thought I’d mention it. 🙂
Eva Wardyla
Maya, I made this today and it was delicious! Thank you!
Becki
Have made this a couple of times now for breakfast and it is soooo good! Warming and comforting on a cold morning – like a cinnamon bun, porridge and cake had a baby!!
Annie
Just made this and then shared with my cousin! It’s incredible!!! I don’t think I’ve had this satisfying of a dessert since starting keto. Oh, and I topped mine with low carb cream cheese frosting… just butter, cream cheese, sweetener and vanilla. =)
Mona
Hi. This sounds great. What do you recommend in place of flaxseed?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
You can try almond flour. The texture will be a little different, but it can still work.
Lynn
Just made this for breakfast…..terrific!
marietteferreira
Great for a yummy quick breakfast. Prep time is more like 6 min. I know it’s not a big difference, but I like planning rather meticulously. Enjoying one right now. Delicious.
Samantha
I LOVE this recipe, it’s so good, and that’s an understatement! I use stevia instead of the erythritol, cause it’s what I usually have and use. I make a cream cheese “drizzle” and put that all over it and do a happy dance… cream cheese, sour cream, vanilla, stevia, and some water. I just wanted to ask though, are the nutritional facts for half of the muffin? Awesome recipe, thanks so much!
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Thank you Samantha! That drizzle sounds amazing, I’ll have to try it next time. The nutrition facts are for half the muffin (it’s big!!) but of course that doesn’t mean you can’t have two servings. 🙂
Samantha
It is pretty amazing, I do recommend trying it! That’s what I thought, I was just making sure 🙂 and I usually do have the two servings lol! Thanks you so much for responding!
Infoélla
Yum!! Such a delicious snack idea!! Must try this 🙂
nicoleleemcneil
Mmmmm! What a yummy breakfast! I love the ease & versatility of mug cakes — and I like your healthy twist 🙂 thanks for sharing !
Bee
I wish there was an easy way to do this without a microwave. We broke up with ours 2 years ago. But I’ve had something similar to this and it sounds amazing. Don’t mind me, just reminiscing.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Bee, Not a problem – you can make this in the oven too! Just use an oven safe ramekin at 350 F. I’m not sure about the exact time in the oven, but just watch it and take it out when it’s firm and golden. I would start checking every couple of minutes after 10 minutes.
kage2015
I’m ready to jump on this mug craze. Single serving and this sounds so satisfying.