Name: Vegan Banana Mug Cake (Paleo, Nut Free)
Prep time: 3 min
Cook time: 2 min
Total time: 5 min
Ingredients: 1/4 cup mashed banana (65g); 1 Tbsp tahini; 1/2 tsp vanilla extract; 1/4 cup water; 2 Tbsp cassava flour (16g); 2 Tbsp coconut flour (16g); 2 Tbsp ground flax (12g); 1/4 tsp baking soda; pinch of salt

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Mug cakes aren't just for dessert. Nope! This healthy Vegan Banana Mug Cake is perfect for breakfast, snack or eaten as a low sugar dessert. This simple cake is cooked in the microwave, Paleo, Vegan, nut free, egg free, gluten free and doesn't contain any added sugar. It's an all around great recipe for any occasion.

mug cake topped with raspberries, chopped banana, bee pollen, chocolate chips and tahini

I made it a point to start writing down my mug cake recipes to share with you all. Have you noticed?!

For instance, last month I shared two of my go-to mug cake recipes: Chocolate Collagen Mug Cake and a Vegan Chocolate Mug Cake. Both are low in sugar and super easy to make. I'm on a roll!

So, hopefully you share my love for single serving microwave cakes. And if not, then I urge you to try one of my many paleo mug cake recipes. Hopefully one of them will convert you 😉

So, what's so great about this flourless banana mug cake recipe? Well, many things. Most importantly taste and texture.

This single serving banana cake has a slightly sweet banana and vanilla flavor with a dense, yet fluffy and moist texture. It's literally perfect!

Recipe Highlights

Paleo & Vegan
nut free
egg free
grain free & gluten free: no flour
dairy free
only sweetened with banana: no added sugar
takes 5 minutes to make

Is that a great list or what? Pretty sure it checks all of my boxes.

Ingredients in Vegan Banana Mug Cake

So, now on to the most important part...what IS in this mug cake. My recipe uses the following ingredients:

ripe banana
cassava flour
coconut flour
ground flax
baking soda
salt
tahini (or any nut/seed butter)
vanilla extract
water
chocolate chips (optional)

This particular recipe requires the combination of cassava flour, coconut flour and ground flax to get the right texture. However, the tahini may be substituted with any nut or seed butter.

This paleo banana mug cake is only sweetened with banana. But, feel free to add a teaspoon or two of sugar/sweetener (like honey, maple syrup or coconut sugar).

How to Make a Banana Mug Cake

Microwave mug cakes are SO easy to make! Here's what you need to do:

First, mash the banana in a large mug or small microwaveable bowl. Next, mix in the wet ingredients (tahini, vanilla, water). Then mix in the dry ingredients (cassava, coconut, flax, baking soda, salt).

Lastly, place the dish in the microwave and microwave on high for 2 minutes.

Cool slightly, add your favorite toppings and eat!

Best Mug Cake Toppings

My favorite mug cake toppings include the following:

fresh, frozen or dried fruit
nut or seed butter
dairy free yogurt
dairy free cream cheese
chopped nuts or seeds
dark chocolate chips
dye free sprinkles
bee pollen (not vegan)
cinnamon

How to Store Mug Cakes

Leftovers are best stored in the fridge. Either cover the mug cake or place it in a sealed container. It will keep well for a couple of days. When you're ready to eat it, warm it in the microwave for just 10 seconds.

Enjoy!