Gluten Free Cinnamon Roll in a Mug (Vegan)

Delicious, fluffy, and sweet gluten free cinnamon roll in a mug! It’s so easy and comes together in less than 5 minutes. If you want a quick dessert, you’ll love this cinnamon roll mug cake recipe!

I’m a huge fan of mug desserts (this chocolate chip mug cookie is my favorite!). Not only are they incredibly quick and easy, I love that you can make a single serving dessert whenever you get a craving without having to worry about leftovers or going overboard on sugar. If you are a cinnamon roll lover, this single serving cinnamon roll in a mug a dreamy treat you’ll want to make over and over again!

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Gluten Free Cinnamon Roll Mug Cake Recipe

While this is called a cinnamon “roll,” there’s actually no rolling of the dough and you don’t have to do too much work to enjoy that classic dessert we all love. Instead, cinnamon sugar is swirled into the simple batter and the result still very much resembles that rolled and layered look! Made without dairy or eggs, this cinnamon roll in a mug is also vegan if you use a vegan pancake mix. The whole thing so simple to make that even kids can help with this recipe!

Ingredients Needed

• gluten free pancake mix: I don’t recommend using any regular gluten free flour like gluten free flour mix or almond flour. It won’t result in that fluffy, light texture. Pancake mixes are specifically formulated to get light and airy, which is why they work so well for this quick single serving cinnamon roll! This is my favorite gluten free pancake mix. If you are making a vegan version, you can use this mix.
• baking powder
• almond milk: Any other dairy free milk will also work.
• maple syrup
• coconut oil
• sea salt
• coconut sugar: Brown sugar will also work well in this recipe.
• cinnamon
• powdered sugar

How to Make Gluten-Free Cinnamon Roll in a Mug

1. Grease a shallow mug or a ramekin, then combine all ingredients for cinnamon roll and whisk together with a fork. If the batter is too thick, add in some more almond milk until it resembles a thick pancake batter.
2. In a small bowl, make the cinnamon sugar by mixing coconut sugar and cinnamon together.
3. Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture evenly over the prepared batter.
4. Use a knife or a chopstick to swirl the cinnamon sugar into the batter in a circular motion until evenly incorporated.
5. Microwave for 1 minute – 1 minute 20 seconds, depending on the power of your microwave.
6. Combine ingredients for the sugar glaze until smooth. Drizzle over the cinnamon roll.
7. Enjoy warm!

Can I Make This Gluten Free Cinnamon Roll Mug Cake in the Oven?

If you don’t have a microwave and still want to make this cinnamon roll in a mug, you can definitely make it in the oven! Just preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Bake for 15-20 minutes. I would start checking at 15 minutes and do the toothpick test to make sure it’s baked through. Over baking will lead to a dry cinnamon roll, which we don’t want!

Check out my other delicious mug desserts…

• Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Cookie in a Mug (Paleo, Vegan)
• Flourless Brownie in a Mug (Paleo, Grain Free)
• Paleo Pumpkin Mug Cake
• Paleo Carrot Mug Cake