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prep time
5 min
cook time
2 min
ready time
7 min
Low Carb Vanilla Dream Mug Cake
This high protein, low-carb Keto mug cake is an easy breakfast win that you can spice up any way you like. When moving to a new healthy lifestyle, it’s easy to get overwhelmed. Transitioning to keto can actually be super simple. Just start with one meal. Little changes lead to massive transformation. The easiest meal to win with? You guessed it: breakfast! If you win at breakfast, you start the day off on a great foot and will be more inclined to make simple healthy switches throughout the day. Before you know it, you’ll be living a keto lifestyle that fuels your body.
What’s in the mug cake
This Keto mug cake is made with coconut flour, almond butter, almond milk, and eggs. Liquid stevia drops are used to sweeten the recipe, which adds zero carbs to your breakfast. Although strawberries are in the final photo, they are not included in your ingredients list. Add any strawberries or other berries at your discretion to your food log.
Coconut flour substitute
The best substitution for coconut flour is almond flour. Substitute the coconut flour for almond flour in a 1:3 ratio. So for this recipe, you would substitute the coconut flour for 6 tablespoons of almond flour. You can also use a paleo baking mix in place of coconut flour. These flour substitutions can be found in the gluten-free section at your grocery store or in the specialty section of the baking aisle.
What heat should I cook the mug cake at?
If you’re using a microwave, cook the mug cake at high heat. If you’re using a toaster oven, you can cook the mug cake at 350 F (180 C). Remember, you may want to divide the cooking time into sections, and check on the mug cake in between. You can adjust your cooking heat or time as needed.
Net Carbs
11.3 g
Fiber
9.7 g
Total Carbs
21 g
Protein
27 g
Fats
37.9 g
491 cals
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Ingredients
Baking Powder
¼ tsp
Egg
3 large
Almond Butter
2 tablespoon
Cinnamon
1 tsp
Almond Milk Unsweetened by Vitasoy
2 tablespoon
Stevia Liquid
6 drop
Coconut Flour by Nutiva
2 tbsp
Recipe Steps
steps 4
7 min
Step 1
In a 16oz microwave-safe mug, add the almond butter, eggs, almond milk, and stevia. Whisk the ingredients for about one minute until totally mixed. You can mix these ingredients in a separate mixing bowl if that’s easier.Step 2
Next, add coconut flour, baking powder, and cinnamon to the mug. Whisk the ingredients until they’re totally combined. It will be a thick liquid consistency that fills your mug about halfway, which will rise in the microwave.Step 3
Microwave the mug for two minutes. It’s best to microwave for one minute at a time so you don’t overheat your mug. If you choose to use a toaster oven, bake for 10 minutes.Step 4
Your cake is done when you can stick a fork in the cake and the fork appears clean afterward. You can optionally add a low-carb fruit, like strawberries. Enjoy while warm!
Comments
BobbieJean#1 12 hours ago
Very bland 👎🏻
LizPepper 6 months ago
Read the reviews and made some adjustments. I used butter instead of. Almond butter, I didn't add cinnamon and added some vanilla. The rest was the same. Very blah and too much. Won't be making this one again.
Boss Lady 2 years ago
It was too dry but flavorful
AmazingRadish479046 2 years ago
Substituted almond flour. Bland, dry, and pretty dense. I’d suggest making bread with this recipe and skip the mug.
Zenchick 3 years ago
I made mine in a small pyrex bowl. I didn't have the stevia liquid, so I used some swerve and a teaspoon of monk fruit. Next time I'll add a little more. It's very good.
Lovealways321 3 years ago
Can you cook in a small bowl instead of a mug
Sam 3 years ago
I made this for a second time and used baking soda instead of baking powder, as it says in the instructions (not ingredients list) and it was much better. Topped with some calorie free syrup, it was quite good.
Maggied629 4 years ago
Made this with jiffy naturals peanut butter. Tastes good, but needs more flavor. It made a small load of about 8 slices. Topped with a couple sliced strwberries n cream cheese.
BrendaSchonig 4 years ago
I used Peanut butter because I didn’t have almond butter and I used almond milk because I didn’t have coconut milk and I put blackberries on it then I covered the whole thing with heavy whipping cream after it was cooked and it was delicious
Lady di 4 years ago
Sounds yummy. I’m about to do the same thing!!
Carolt 4 years ago
I'm new to Carb Manager. I made this bread this morning. I stuck to the recipe. I liked it. I cut two slices off and ate it with some strawberries. I like that I can make it in advance and bring a couple of slices with me to the office. I will continue to pick this option in my food plan.
Zee 4 years ago
Too high in carbs
Anonymous 4 years ago
I made this bread this morning but after reading the reviews i twiked it a little. I added 1/4 t of baking soda, omitted the cinnamon and added 1/2 t vanilla. I also added 6 more drops of stevia liquid. It came out liquidy so i poured on a 1 1/4 cup size, half of the mixture and the rest on a 2 cup size Pyrex small bowl. It came out spongy and it gave me 5 bread size slices. I served it like pancakes with s-f syrup and whipping cream, didn’t have fruit. I just ate 2 slices, i was full. Tomorrow I’ll toast it and eat it with butter and s-f jam. Next time I’ll add 1/4 t each of baking powder and baking soda and if i want to eat it with food I’ll omit the liquid stevia and the vanilla. It’s a keeper! I loved it. Thank you so much for this recipe. Five stars.
Jo 4 years ago
Where can I purchase keto sugar free syrup in Australia?
Angyl 2 years ago
Order online Skinny Syrup has their own website.
Swalden 4 years ago
Do you have TJ Maxx? Is yes, they normally have Skinny Girl coffee syrup zero carb/cals I add to my heavy cream and other recipes so good!
Shannon 4 years ago
As far as I'm aware you can get it online
KHarrison 4 years ago
I added 1/4 teaspoon of vanilla, used only 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon and added a handful of blueberries before microwaving. Added 45 seconds to the microwave time due to the moisture in blueberries. Added 2 tablespoons of sugar free syrup before eating. Finished every spoonful feeling full and satisfied
byall1ster14c7 5 years ago
Dry and flavorless.
Wordsmithist 5 years ago
After reading all the reviews first, I was hoping for the best but expecting the worst. Turns out, I was pleasantly surprised. It's not nearly as bland, dry or dense as others found it to be. (Obviously, this is totally subjective.) Also, I drizzled two tablespoons of keto pancake syrup and that was a nice blend of flavors. I didn't find the mug cake to be overly doughy either. But I do agree with one reviewer. It kinda does remind me of wet pate cat food. lol
Jackie 5 years ago
I agree it was super dry. I sliced it and treated it as a pancake with butter, sugar free syrup and fruit. I was only able to eat half as it was filling. both my husband and I enjoyed it this way.
Eternity0023 5 years ago
Very dense. Would definitely add more sugar and some vanilla. I sliced and toasted with butter. Definitely better. Next time I may slice and make French toast with it.
Anonymous 4 years ago
Agreed. Dry, dense, probably a good base for Keto french toast.
Cait423 5 years ago
Dry and Bland, would not make again
Chris 5 years ago
Bland, but edible
Allybobally 5 years ago
This recipes needs some major tweaking.... Idk how it made it on here. I did the recipe exactly as put and then I added more sugar. Used vanilla in it and also unsweetened vanilla almond milk. Eased up on the cinnamon. also used a bowl instead of a mug so the berries I used I could actually have a little bit in every bite because the mugs I have just are those tall skinny type. It was better with the tweaks
TheSunshinesToday 5 years ago
Whhhy! Yuck.
Awalk 5 years ago
Very bland
Shandi 5 years ago
I just ate half of this and am full. I topped it off with fresh raspberries and berries and added a pat of butter because on first bite, the “cake” was pretty bland and I thought the butter would help. My verdict is the second half is going in the trash. I tried mashing it up with the fruits and that didn’t help. It just made it look more like wet cat food out of the can. I used chunky almond butter and unsweetened Macadamia nut milk and it tasted like dry, unsalted peanuts. I think the title is deceiving because there was no vanilla anywhere and it might have actually made a positive difference. With some serious ingredient modifications, perhaps this could make a decent pancake or French toast. Overall, I would vote this recipe off the keto menu list permanently.
Beth 5 years ago
Must say didn't even sound good., but came up on my meal planner so i gave a whirl. Very dry and bland but best bread I've tried so far. I substuted natural peanut butter and sliced then added more cinnamon and butter. They do taste alot like pancakes going to try pumpkin next time with cream cheese and cinnamon on top.