Gluten Free Cinnamon Roll in a Mug Recipe
This Gluten Free Cinnamon Roll in a Mug is a quick and easy single-serving treat perfect for a cozy breakfast or snack. Made with gluten-free pancake mix and naturally sweetened with maple syrup and coconut sugar, it’s a delicious, microwave-friendly recipe ideal for those avoiding gluten. The mug cake is swirled with cinnamon sugar and topped with a smooth powdered sugar glaze, delivering all the flavors of a classic cinnamon roll in minutes.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 minute 20 seconds
- Total Time: 6 minutes 20 seconds
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Microwaving
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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Cinnamon Roll Batter
- 1/4 cup gluten free pancake mix (use a vegan variety if desired)
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
- 2 tbsp almond milk (plus more if needed)
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tsp coconut oil
- Pinch of sea salt
Cinnamon Sugar Swirl
- 2 tsp coconut sugar
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
Glaze
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
- 1 tsp almond milk
Instructions
- Prepare the Batter: In a greased shallow mug or ramekin, combine the gluten free pancake mix, baking powder, almond milk, maple syrup, coconut oil, and sea salt. Whisk together thoroughly with a fork. If the batter is too thick, add a splash more almond milk to achieve a thick pancake batter consistency.
- Make Cinnamon Sugar: In a separate small bowl, mix the coconut sugar and cinnamon until well combined.
- Add Cinnamon Sugar: Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar evenly over the batter in the mug, ensuring good coverage.
- Create the Swirl: Using a knife or chopstick, gently swirl the cinnamon sugar into the batter in a circular motion until evenly incorporated but still visibly swirled.
- Microwave Cooking: Microwave the mug cake on high for 1 to 1 minute 20 seconds, depending on your microwave power. The cake should be cooked through but still moist. For oven instructions, preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake the batter in an oven-safe ramekin for 12-15 minutes.
- Prepare the Glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar and almond milk until smooth and creamy.
- Glaze and Serve: Drizzle the glaze over the warm cinnamon roll in a mug and enjoy immediately while warm.
Notes
- You can substitute almond milk with any plant-based or dairy milk as preferred.
- Use a vegan gluten free pancake mix to keep the recipe vegan.
- For an oven method, bake the cinnamon roll batter in a small ramekin at 350°F (175°C) for 12-15 minutes instead of microwaving.
- Adjust cooking time based on your microwave’s wattage to avoid overcooking.
- Serve immediately for best texture and flavor.
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