Snickerdoodle Mug Cake (5-Minute Low-Carb)
Looking for an easy to go that fits your snickerdoodle mug cake routine? This snickerdoodle mug cake is naturally low-carb, gluten-free and grain-free, made with whole ingredients you can pronounce. It’s one of our favorite low-carb recipes for anyone cutting carbs or following a keto or low-carb diet — quick to prepare, packed with protein and healthy fats, and guaranteed to keep you full and energized. With just 1 g of carbs per serving, it fits easily into your daily carb budget.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Time: 2 minutes prep, 2 minutes cook
- Servings: 1 mug cake
- Carbs: 1 g per serving
- Diet: Low-carb, keto-friendly, gluten-free, grain-free
- Difficulty: Easy
Ingredients
- 10 g blanched ground almonds
- 5 g coconut flour
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon blossom or cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp vanilla
- 1 egg
- 30 g butter
- 15 g xylitol
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
Instructions
- For the batter, blend the ground almonds, coconut flour, 1 egg, 30 g butter, 15 g xylitol, 1/2 tsp baking powder and vanilla in the mixer for 45 seconds; pour into a mug.
- Cook the mug cake in the microwave on high for 90 seconds.
- Mix 1 tsp xylitol with 1/4 tsp cinnamon and sprinkle over the finished cake.
Tips & Variations
Serve warm with a knob of butter melting on top — like a fresh-baked snickerdoodle.
Nutrition & Health Benefits
This recipe keeps carbohydrates low — just 1 g per serving — while delivering plenty of healthy fats and protein. Keeping carbs moderate helps stabilize blood sugar and insulin levels, which makes weight loss easier and prevents the energy crashes and cravings that come with high-carb meals. It’s also naturally gluten-free and grain-free, making it a great choice for anyone with gluten or lactose sensitivities.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this recipe really low-carb?
Yes. Snickerdoodle Mug Cake contains just 1 g of carbs per serving — well within even a strict keto budget.
Can I meal-prep this recipe?
Absolutely. Most of these recipes store well in an airtight container in the fridge for 3–4 days, and many freeze beautifully for quick lunches.
How many servings does this make?
This recipe makes 1 mug cake.
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