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Paleo Strawberry Mug Cake

11 Apr

I’ve become pretty efficient in five minute segments since having a child. I can now shower in five minutes, I can eat in five minutes, I can even make an appointment with the dog groomer, run out and get the mail, chop veggies for dinner, and do 30 pushups in five minutes (ok maybe 20 pushups). I can also whip up this paleo strawberry mug cake in five minutes.

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Paleo Strawberry Mug Cake - 5 minutes to make, fruity, and light. Everything you could want in a gluten-free, dairy-free, refined-sugar free mug cake!

When upcoming summa summa summa tiiiiime has me craving something fresh and fruity, this mug cake is just the ticket. Because sometimes JUST fruit doesn’t hit the spot like light and fluffy cake.

CAKE! Remember like 20 years ago when cake was a regular thing? Birthday parties were a weekly rotation, cake doughnuts after church were a given, and you were a childhood hero if you convinced mom and dad to buy those ice cream ones with the crunchy cookie bottom from DQ.

Then something changes and suddenly you’re always passing on cake. And it’s sad. But you don’t know it’s actually sad until you reflect on it like this, and then you get kinda depressed about it. And suddenly you just REALLY want some cake again. Don’t fret my friend. That’s why the mug cake was created.

This single serve, 5-minute, paleo strawberry mug cake is so light and fluffy, it will please any strawberry lover!

There are A LOT of mug cake recipes out there (if you haven’t noticed). I swear I see a new one on Pinterest every day. THIS paleo strawberry mug cake though – it’s soooo ‘healthy-loving, portioned-controlled’ adult and ‘fun and fruity, cake-addicted’ kid all in one.

The best part is it takes five minutes to make. And although I do tote my amazingly efficient time management skills, I will admit I could never make a ‘normal’ strawberry cake in five minutes.

Simply puree the strawberries in a small food processor, add the honey and coconut oil, then pour the mixture into a mug and stir in one large egg.

Raw honey, fresh strawberries, and coconut flour make this lightest, fruitiest paleo mug cake ever!

Next, add the dry ingredients, mix well to combine, then microwave for three minutes. Finally, watch the amazing batter rise and bake then feel free to shove your face with a light, strawberry, paleo mug cake that’s totally worth five minutes of your time.

This healthy, gluten-free, dairy-free paleo mug cake is packed with sweet and light strawberry flavor for the perfect single-serve dessert.

Let it cool FULLY or else you’ll burn your little tongue off – this mug cake will be hot. It might be the most tortured five-ish (or more) minutes ever, but I promise the wait is worth it!

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Paleo Strawberry Mug Cake

Paleo Strawberry Mug Cake - 5 minutes to make, fruity, and light. Everything you could want in a gluten-free, dairy-free, refined-sugar free mug cake!

★★★★★

5 from 8 reviews

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Ingredients

  • 6 large strawberries
  • 1 teaspoon raw honey (or more if you want more sweetness)
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon coconut oil
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tablespoons + 1 1/2 teaspoons coconut flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder

Instructions

  1. Cut the green tops off 6 strawberries and place in to a small food processor or blender
  2. Combine the raw honey and coconut oil in a small, microwavable bowl. Microwave 5-10 seconds, until the oil and honey is slightly melted, then add to the food processor
  3. Pulse or blend until well combined
  4. Pour the mixture into a large mug and add the large egg. Mix well
  5. Add the coconut flour and baking powder to the mug. Mix until everything is well combined
  6. Microwave for 3 minutes
  7. Cake will be VERY hot so let cool before consuming
  8. Optional – top with slices of fresh strawberries

 

 

This single serve, 5-minute, paleo strawberry mug cake is so light and fluffy, it will please any strawberry lover! Gluten-free, dairy-free, and refined-sugar free.
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About Chrissa

I'm Chrissa - a lover of cooking, hater of spiders, fitness enthusiast, red lipstick wearer, mom and wife. Here you will find healthy recipes the family will love, step-by-step workout tutorials, meal planning guides and wellness tips.

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Comments

  1. Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

    April 11, 2016 at 4:53 am

    Not even joking, last year, freshman year in my dorm…I LIVED on mug cakes! Haha!

    Reply
    • Chrissa says

      April 11, 2016 at 7:29 pm

      Well they are like the perfect late night study food, right?! Makes total sense!

      Reply
  2. Carla says

    April 11, 2016 at 5:47 am

    Thanks toโ€ฆ I don’t even know what ๐Ÿ™‚ my child is finally realizing on the weekends she can get up, make make her own breakfast and not wake me.
    THIS. IS. PERFECT.
    I can easily and happily get her organized for it the night before.

    Reply
    • Chrissa says

      April 11, 2016 at 7:28 pm

      WHAT?! Can I teach my 19-month old to do this?! Hehehehe. Enjoy Carla! Get that little sweetie to bring you breakfast mug cake in bed! ๐Ÿ˜‰

      Reply
  3. Ashley @ Fit Mitten Kitchen says

    April 11, 2016 at 6:06 am

    I will SO be trying this. I llovvveeee coconut flour mug cakes but have yet to do a strawberry version. You are amazing.

    Reply
    • Chrissa says

      April 11, 2016 at 7:27 pm

      I’m SO happy you are going to give this a whirl. You are the healthy baking QUEEN so I must have our approval!! xo

      Reply
  4. Amber says

    April 11, 2016 at 6:15 am

    Mmmm…

    I love all things strawberry so I’m sure I’d like this.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Chrissa says

      April 11, 2016 at 7:24 pm

      I’m sure you would too Amber. Strawberries and cake = perfection.

      Reply
  5. candy says

    April 11, 2016 at 6:23 am

    Love these single serving mug recipes. Plus strawberries are coming on.

    Reply
    • Chrissa says

      April 11, 2016 at 7:23 pm

      Me too. Especially for desserts. Soon strawberries will be EVERYWHERE! Thanks Candy!

      Reply
  6. Klauss says

    April 11, 2016 at 6:57 am

    Wow, so easy and so fast ๐Ÿ™‚ Daughters would be pleasure, thanks ๐Ÿ™‚

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Chrissa says

      April 11, 2016 at 7:22 pm

      Enjoy Klauss! I hope they ask for seconds!

      Reply
  7. Madeline says

    April 11, 2016 at 7:01 am

    I’ve never tried a mug cake before, but this looks too good I may just need to! Often I have cake cravings but don’t want to make an entire batch…that’s why mug cakes were invented I guess, right? Love that this is paleo too!

    Reply
    • Chrissa says

      April 11, 2016 at 7:21 pm

      You DEFINITELY need to Madeline! Necessary when I major craving hits and you want something portion-controlled and FAST! Enjoy ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  8. Kamara says

    April 11, 2016 at 7:05 am

    Ah, if only I had a microwave! I wonder if I could just bake these ingredients instead? Of course, it would take longer…it just looks so delicious!

    Euriental

    Reply
    • Chrissa says

      April 11, 2016 at 7:19 pm

      Hmmmm that’s a really good question. I bet you could absolutely bake it. I would shoot for 350 for 30 minutes and see how that goes. Keep me posted if you try it Kamara!

      Reply
  9. Cara says

    April 11, 2016 at 7:33 am

    Yum! I will definitely be trying this recipe out soon. Perfect for nights when you have a craving for cake but don’t want to go overboard. ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply
    • Chrissa says

      April 11, 2016 at 7:16 pm

      YES. Pretty much every night lately for this prego lady! Thanks Cara ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  10. Logan says

    April 11, 2016 at 7:38 am

    This looks delicious! I love that it is paleo! My husband is a huge fan of Strawberry cake, so I will have to make this for him!

    Reply
    • Chrissa says

      April 11, 2016 at 7:16 pm

      I hope he loves it Logan! Sneak some for yourself too ๐Ÿ˜‰

      Reply
  11. Kate says

    April 11, 2016 at 9:02 am

    When I have all the ingredients= :D!
    I need more strawberry cake in my life.

    Reply
    • Chrissa says

      April 11, 2016 at 7:14 pm

      Good call Kate. Yes, chocolate and vanilla cake are both good, but more strawberry cake is needed in life!

      Reply
  12. Heather with WELLFITandFED says

    April 11, 2016 at 9:09 am

    Mug cakes = cryptinite. Pinned and ready to make this weekend with some paleo coconut whip cream!

    Reply
    • Chrissa says

      April 11, 2016 at 7:11 pm

      YES. OMG YES. But at least it’s single serve. Cause when it’s gone, there isn’t anymore temptation like a big @ss cake ๐Ÿ˜‰

      Reply
  13. Jessica Bradshaw says

    April 11, 2016 at 10:20 am

    This looks wonderful!! I usually make chocolate mug cake, but every now and then get a strawberry craving. ๐Ÿ™‚ I am saving this for the next time I do.

    Reply
    • Chrissa says

      April 11, 2016 at 7:11 pm

      Mmmm I love me some chocolate mug cake too. I don’t discriminate when it comes to mug cakes, let’s just be honest. Thanks Jessica!

      Reply
  14. Chelsea says

    April 11, 2016 at 10:23 am

    YUM! I’m a bit obsessed with mug cakes, only because I love baking and when I do, I end up eating like 10 cupcakes plus batter instead of just one. Just pinned this! Thanks!

    Reply
    • Chrissa says

      April 11, 2016 at 7:10 pm

      BAHAHAHAHA Chelsea I love you. Self control is SO HARD when it comes to baked goods for me too. Single serve is where it’s at. Thanks for the pin love!

      Reply
  15. Allison Brooke Gallagher says

    April 11, 2016 at 10:50 am

    This looks ridiculously good and SO easy! Totally trying it out

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Chrissa says

      April 11, 2016 at 7:08 pm

      YES DO! I hope you love it Allison!

      Reply
  16. Maggie Unzueta says

    April 11, 2016 at 11:06 am

    Yum! I haven’t worked much with coconut flour. I’m going to have to pin this for later.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Chrissa says

      April 11, 2016 at 7:06 pm

      It’s definitely different than wheat flour, but it’s my flour of choice for baking since I cut out gluten. Thanks Maggie!

      Reply
  17. andrea says

    April 11, 2016 at 11:06 am

    I love that this is fast and a single serve. Thanks for sharing I have a ton of strawberries and now I know exactly what I am going to do with them

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Chrissa says

      April 11, 2016 at 6:52 pm

      Oooo glad I caught you when you have a stash of strawberries on hand! Enjoy Andrea ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  18. Elaine says

    April 11, 2016 at 12:13 pm

    That does look Yummy! and better for you too!

    Reply
    • Chrissa says

      April 11, 2016 at 6:49 pm

      So yummy and a much healthier alternative! Thanks Elaine!

      Reply
  19. kristen says

    April 11, 2016 at 1:18 pm

    I’ve always wanted to try these one cup desserts and now you’ve convinced me to since its paleo!! This looks amazing and I already know I’m gonna burn myself, self control is not a strong suit ๐Ÿ™‚

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Chrissa says

      April 11, 2016 at 6:49 pm

      Oh I’m so glad! I think you will totally dig this Kristen! But I’m not responsible for tongue burns, just sayin’ ๐Ÿ˜‰

      Reply
  20. Leah says

    April 11, 2016 at 1:31 pm

    This sounds amazing! What a healthy treat!

    Reply
    • Chrissa says

      April 11, 2016 at 6:48 pm

      Thanks Leah. Healthy and nummy – just how I like it!

      Reply
  21. Morgan says

    April 11, 2016 at 1:40 pm

    Yum! Gotta love a good single serving mug cake!

    http://www.liliesandlambs.com

    Reply
    • Chrissa says

      April 11, 2016 at 6:48 pm

      I mean, how can you NOT?!

      Reply
  22. Trish Delgado says

    April 11, 2016 at 3:03 pm

    Quick, simple and I bet it’s really yummy. My children would love a treat so I think this is perfect.

    Reply
    • Chrissa says

      April 11, 2016 at 6:43 pm

      Totally perfect! For adults and children. Enjoy Trish!

      Reply
  23. Ashleigh says

    April 11, 2016 at 3:44 pm

    Great Strawberry mug cake! I’m a lover of all mug cakes and I can’t wait to try this one! Thank you for sharing!!

    Reply
    • Chrissa says

      April 11, 2016 at 6:39 pm

      I hope you love this Ashleigh. Mug cakes are the BEST!

      Reply
  24. Clare Speer says

    April 11, 2016 at 5:09 pm

    This looks so good – my husband loves anything strawberry – he would truly love this! And looks simple enough to make!

    Reply
    • Chrissa says

      April 11, 2016 at 6:36 pm

      I hope he takes you on an awesome date for making this strawberry cake just for him Clare!

      Reply
  25. Heather @ Polyglot Jot says

    April 11, 2016 at 5:32 pm

    wow thank you. I must say, I agree with you on the sad reality of the cake situation for adults. Cant wait to try this out. I may or may not also add in some dark chocolate chips so its like a chocolate covered strawberry type feel.

    Reply
    • Chrissa says

      April 11, 2016 at 6:34 pm

      Right?! Why does adulthood mean no more yummy cake. It’s a shame! And I love you even more for adding chocolate chips. Yes yes and yes. Period.

      Reply
  26. rachel @ athletic avocado says

    April 11, 2016 at 5:46 pm

    OH my gosh this color though!!! And that fluffiness <3

    Reply
    • Chrissa says

      April 11, 2016 at 6:32 pm

      It’s just the color of happy, isn’t it?! Everything is better pink and fluffy ๐Ÿ˜‰

      Reply
  27. suzanne says

    April 11, 2016 at 6:50 pm

    Mug cakes are THE best, and this one looks absolutely delicious!

    xo
    Suzanne
    http://mykindofsweet.com/

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Chrissa says

      April 11, 2016 at 7:34 pm

      The best, for realz. Thanks Suzanne!

      Reply
  28. jill conyers says

    April 12, 2016 at 1:37 am

    Chrissa this looks so good. I love making mug cakes but haven’t tried strawberry.

    Reply
    • Chrissa says

      April 13, 2016 at 1:00 pm

      Thanks Jill! Chocolate is definitely mug cake king, but hopefully this will change all that ๐Ÿ˜‰ Hehehehe

      Reply
  29. Aishwarya S says

    April 12, 2016 at 3:56 am

    Wow!!! The colour of the strawberry makes it so tempting!!! Amazing! ๐Ÿ˜€

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Chrissa says

      April 13, 2016 at 12:59 pm

      Thanks so much Aishwarya! That pink pop of color gets me every time too ๐Ÿ˜‰

      Reply
  30. Patricia @ Grab a Plate says

    April 12, 2016 at 7:32 am

    It is sad (and hard!) to pass up cake! I love this recipe for a little bit of healthier cake love! Strawberries! Loving them now!

    Reply
    • Chrissa says

      April 13, 2016 at 12:58 pm

      Sooo hard! I never pass up cake on special occasions, to be honest. Life is too short! But sometimes when you need a sweet treat for no special reason, this is perfect. Thanks Patricia.

      Reply
  31. Alison says

    April 12, 2016 at 8:56 am

    Oh this looks delicious! Pinned it for later ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply
    • Chrissa says

      April 13, 2016 at 12:55 pm

      Thanks so much Alison! I love pin love ๐Ÿ˜‰

      Reply
  32. Tamara says

    April 12, 2016 at 12:55 pm

    Going to try this, it looks so good!

    Reply
    • Chrissa says

      April 13, 2016 at 12:52 pm

      I hope you love it Tamara!

      Reply
  33. Kristina Padgett says

    April 12, 2016 at 2:25 pm

    I have been so obsessed with strawberries lately. This cake looks amazing and I can’t wait to try ๐Ÿ™‚

    kristinacamille.com

    Reply
    • Chrissa says

      April 13, 2016 at 12:52 pm

      I LOVE fresh strawberries at the peak of the season. Especially in a cake ๐Ÿ˜‰

      Reply
  34. Heather Davis says

    April 12, 2016 at 2:51 pm

    Yum! I love mug cakes. So easy and so god!

    Reply
    • Chrissa says

      April 13, 2016 at 12:51 pm

      Gotta love easy treats!! Thanks Heather.

      Reply
  35. Samantha says

    April 13, 2016 at 2:48 pm

    I’m allergic to coconut ๐Ÿ™
    is there a different flour&oil I can use while still keeping it delicious?

    Reply
    • Chrissa says

      April 13, 2016 at 7:06 pm

      You could absolutely sub for regular wheat flour. You may only need 2 tablespoons (or less) for the batter. As for the oil, you could try omitting completely or a traditional baking oil like canola. Let me know how it turns out Samantha!

      Reply
  36. Courtney says

    April 13, 2016 at 3:03 pm

    Yum! This looks awesome!

    Reply
    • Chrissa says

      April 13, 2016 at 7:04 pm

      Thanks Courtney!

      Reply
  37. Cassandra says

    April 14, 2016 at 5:17 pm

    Oh wow. definitely need to try this!

    Reply
    • Chrissa says

      April 16, 2016 at 7:40 am

      I hope you do Cassandra!!

      Reply
  38. Noelle says

    July 2, 2017 at 7:18 pm

    Hi, I can’t eat coconut flour- can I substitute almond flour in any way? Thanks

    Reply
    • Chrissa says

      July 8, 2017 at 9:44 am

      Hmmm I haven’t tried with almond flour but I don’t see why not! I’d use a tad less if subbing with almond flour.

      Reply
  39. Courtney says

    August 2, 2017 at 7:25 pm

    Can you sub maple syrup for the honey? (I’m on low FODMAP diet)

    Reply
    • Chrissa says

      August 8, 2017 at 2:05 pm

      Yes totally!

      Reply

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