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Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Cookie in a Mug (Paleo, Vegan)

Last Updated on February 8, 2021 by Jean Choi 29 Comments

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Moist and decadent gluten free chocolate chip cookie in a mug that’s ready in under 2 minutes in the microwave. It’s so easy when you have a sweet tooth, with simple ingredients!

gluten free chocolate chip cookie in a mug recipe

I’ve been trying to create a delicious gluten free and paleo mug cookie that actually has the texture of a cookie rather a cake. I wanted it dense, chewy, and soft, and I think I finally nailed it with this easy mug chocolate chip cookie recipe. I’ve already made it twice this week, and I’m writing this on Wednesday!

Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Cookie in a Mug Recipe

If you’ve never heard of a mug cake or cookie, the concept is wonderful. You make 1-2 servings of a dessert in a mug, and it’s microwaved and ready in just 1-2 minutes. This paleo and vegan cookie in a mug uses just 6 simple ingredients that you probably have on hand if you used to grain free baking. It’s such an easy and quick way to satisfy your sweet tooth!

vegan cookie in a mug baked in the microwave

Simple and Easy Ingredients

As I mentioned above, there are just 6 simple ingredients in this paleo and vegan mug cookie recipe, if you don’t count salt:

  • almond flour
  • coconut sugar
  • baking powder
  • dairy free milk (I used almond milk)
  • almond butter
  • chocolate chips ( I like these for a paleo and vegan option)

That’s it! As you can see, this is an eggless chocolate chip cookie in a mug, but don’t worry. With the help of baking powder, it’ll rise perfectly into a wonderful cookie mixture.

close up of eggless chocolate chip cookie in a mug

How to Make a Chocolate Chip Cookie in a Mug

The instructions couldn’t be easier for this microwave chocolate chip cookie in a mug. You don’t have to turn on the oven, it’s insanely quick, and you can make a small serving at a time. Here’s how to make a chocolate chip cookie in a mug:

  1. In a mug, add almond flour, coconut sugar, baking powder, and salt, and stir together.
  2. Add in the wet ingredients: milk and almond butter. Stir well with a fork until combined.
  3. Fold in chocolate chips.
  4. Microwave for 1 minute 30 seconds.
  5. Remove from the microwave and top with more chocolate chips while the paleo mug cookie is still hot.
  6. Cool for 5 minutes, then enjoy with spoon!

As you can see, this easy mug chocolate chip cookie takes minimal effort and it’s dangerously quick. You’ll want to make it over and over again!

easy mug chocolate chip cookie

Notes & Substitutions

  • If you are nut free, you can make this vegan cookie in a mug recipe with gluten free flour. I’ve tried it with Bob’s Red Mill Gluten Free Flour and it turned out wonderful! It won’t be paleo though because it’s made with grains.
  • Maple syrup or honey can be used in place of coconut sugar. However, if you do this, I would reduce the almond butter to 2 tbsps.
  • Make sure to use a mug that’s big enough for the batter to rise about 1 inch.
  • I like to add chocolate chips on top after the cookie is done cooking to make it look more like a chocolate chip cookie. However, this is optional and you can feel free to mix in all 2 tbsp to the batter.

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Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Cookie in a Mug (Paleo, Vegan)

Moist and decadent gluten free chocolate chip cookie in a mug that's ready in under 2 minutes in the microwave. It's so easy when you have a sweet tooth, with simple ingredients!
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 1 minute
Cook Time: 2 minutes
Servings: 1 mug cookie
Calories: 504kcal

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup almond flour or Bob's Red Mill Gluten Free Flour for nut free
  • 1 tbsp coconut sugar
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • A pinch of sea salt
  • 1/4 cup dairy free milk
  • 3 tbsp almond butter or your favorite nut or seed butter
  • 2 tbsp dairy free chocolate chips divided

Instructions

  • Combine almond flour, coconut sugar, baking powder, and salt in a mug and stir together.
  • Add milk and almond butter, and whisk together with a fork until a batter is formed.
  • Fold in 1½ tbsp of chocolate chips.
  • Microwave for 1 minute 30 seconds.
  • While the cookie is still hot from the microwave, top with ½ tbsp of the remaining chocolate chips so they melt into the cookie.
  • Cool for 5 minutes before enjoying!
Nutrition Facts
Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Cookie in a Mug (Paleo, Vegan)
Amount Per Serving (1 large mug cookie – about 2 servings)
Calories 504 Calories from Fat 369
% Daily Value*
Fat 41g63%
Saturated Fat 3g19%
Sodium 111mg5%
Potassium 561mg16%
Carbohydrates 27g9%
Fiber 8g33%
Sugar 11g12%
Protein 16g32%
Vitamin A 1IU0%
Calcium 387mg39%
Iron 3mg17%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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By Jean Choi | February 8, 2021

Comments

  1. CP says

    February 8, 2021 at 8:08 pm

    This sounds delicious! My only concern is 500 calories is super high for a single serve desert (because let’s be real, no one is gonna only eat HALF the mug cookie!) 😂 lol so I’m going to try it with half as much coconut sugar and chocolate chips, but also would 3 tbsp POWDERED almond butter work the same or do you need the actual almond butter for the proper texture?

    Reply
    • Jean Choi says

      February 9, 2021 at 12:25 pm

      I’ve never worked with powdered almond butter so I can’t say for sure. But the almond butter works as an egg substitute to help the cookie to rise so I don’t think that would work.

      Reply
    • Jill says

      February 25, 2022 at 10:28 pm

      This is my new go-to paleo mug cake. SO yummy! I like it best with peanut butter (so far 😉 )

      Reply
      • Jean Choi says

        February 26, 2022 at 7:48 am

        Thank you so much!!

        Reply
  2. Stacey says

    February 9, 2021 at 1:44 pm

    5 stars
    If I could give this 1,000 stars I would. I followed the recipe, but only had coconut milk so that’s what I used. It turned out SO GOOD. I have made various paleo mug recipes in the past and the results have been ok, but usually something is kind of off…but this mug cookie is perfect. Awesome texture, awesome flavor. I will be putting this on rotation for sure.

    Reply
    • Jean Choi says

      February 9, 2021 at 2:15 pm

      Thank you so much for this review! I tried hard to make it cookie-like in texture and I’m so glad that came through. I’m so glad you enjoyed it!!

      Reply
  3. Angelica says

    February 12, 2021 at 3:33 pm

    Ok second day in a row making one of your recipes! WOW!!! Hands down delicious!!! And so so easy- it’s a double win in my book!!

    Reply
  4. Megan Stevens says

    February 17, 2021 at 4:32 pm

    5 stars
    I’m so impressed. Just 1 T of coconut sugar, not bad, plus the texture turns out great! Great job creating such a fun, spontaneous treat! 🙂

    Reply
  5. yang says

    February 19, 2021 at 5:37 pm

    5 stars
    cookie in a mug is pretty genius!!! :’)

    Reply
  6. Erin says

    February 20, 2021 at 3:16 am

    This looks SO good! Perfect for late night cravings. I’m so excited to give it a try!

    Reply
  7. Sunrita says

    February 21, 2021 at 5:47 am

    5 stars
    A make anytime dessert. What a fab idea to use gluten free and healthy sugar. Pinning this so that I can make it soon.

    Reply
  8. jennifer says

    February 22, 2021 at 4:55 am

    5 stars
    Ooooh so perfect when I need a little treat!!! thanks for sharing this wonderful mug recipe

    Reply
  9. Donny says

    February 22, 2021 at 6:49 am

    5 stars
    OMG, this looks so good and I have all the ingredients! Definitely trying this.

    Reply
  10. Rward A. says

    February 26, 2021 at 1:39 am

    5 stars
    Hey Jean! If found to add 10 starts then I must added that 🙂 but there 5! However, All are not good but best! Little bit suggestion, plz do optimize your blog speed. Thank’s

    Reply
  11. Marguerite says

    March 1, 2021 at 5:55 pm

    5 stars
    We’ve made this …6?…times in the last two weeks. It’s delicious.
    Not dry like so many other recipes. It needs a little less than the directed time in our microwave!

    Reply
    • Jean Choi says

      March 29, 2021 at 11:26 am

      Thank you so much!! Yes – I find that every microwave is a little different so it’s good to be aware of.

      Reply
  12. Lauren says

    March 22, 2021 at 10:07 pm

    5 stars
    Have made this multiple times after the kids went to bed, and it is amazing!!! It’s not too many ingredients or steps, so not too much to clean up after at night. It tastes so good, and is such a great consistency!! I was new to almond flour and coconut sugar and am glad I got them so I could try this. Thank you for all that you do, and this one especially!!

    Reply
    • Jean Choi says

      March 26, 2021 at 7:35 am

      Aw thank you so much!!

      Reply
  13. Vicki says

    May 16, 2021 at 4:39 pm

    5 stars
    Thank you for such an easy, yummy recipe!! My Almond Flour in the frig had expired in January 21 lol so I used a GF all purpose and high protein Oat Milk, everything else as written and my this is amazing!! I gave one spoonful to my husband to try and ate half of the mug, saving the rest for tomorrow!! So good!!

    Reply
    • Jean Choi says

      May 17, 2021 at 7:59 am

      Haha, I’m so glad it worked out with the substitutions. Yes – one of the awesome things about this recipe is how adaptable it is to different flours, milk, etc. Thanks so much for leaving a review!

      Reply
  14. Debbie says

    August 23, 2021 at 11:32 am

    You made my day! Warm chocolate chip cookie is the ultimate comfort food. I made it in 2 small disposable coffe cups, so I wouldn’t eat the whole thing. It’s too good to eat half a mug & save the rest for tomorrow! Yummm.

    Reply
    • Debbie says

      August 24, 2021 at 12:32 am

      5 stars
      I forgot to add the star rating. Definitely 5 star.

      Reply
    • Jean Choi says

      August 24, 2021 at 9:07 am

      Thank you so much! So glad you enjoyed it!!

      Reply
  15. Melissa Cox says

    September 8, 2021 at 1:22 pm

    5 stars
    Jean posted this on IG today and I decided to try it out because I was feeling an afternoon slump and thought this may pep me up. Guess what? It did! It’s so good! I didn’t measure my almond butter or chocolate chips and just kinda eyeballed but it still turned out great. The only thing I noticed was that I’ll need to put it in the microwave closer to only 1 minute to no more than 1 minute 15 seconds. I have a new and pretty powerful microwave so it dried it out just a bit. But it’s a perfect recipe. I haven’t even finished eating it yet and I’m excited to make it again!

    Reply
    • Jean Choi says

      September 8, 2021 at 5:15 pm

      This makes me so happy, Melissa! Thanks for the note about the cook time, I’ll make a note of it in the recipe. So appreciate you leaving a review!!

      Reply
  16. Caroline says

    September 22, 2021 at 1:55 pm

    5 stars
    So quick & easy & yummy! I’m breastfeeding and needing a quick way to get extra calories & feel like I’ve struck gold with this recipe! Thank you, Jean!

    Reply
    • Jean Choi says

      September 23, 2021 at 1:04 pm

      Yes – such a good breastfeeding snack!! So happy you like it. Thanks for leaving a review, Caroline!

      Reply
  17. Nina T says

    October 21, 2021 at 2:02 pm

    5 stars
    I absolutely ADORE this!!! OMG so good!! I was having a craving for a chocolate chip cookie but have been trying to eat better and knew that if I made a batch of choc chip cookies I would eat A LOT 😛 In any case, made this and it is so dang good and really hit the spot! Best part for me is that it’s GF and DF! Thank you!

    Reply
    • Jean Choi says

      October 22, 2021 at 11:14 am

      Amazing! Thank you so much!!

      Reply

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