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Grain Free Lemon Mug Cake for One

Published: Oct 16, 2019 by Sharon McCaskill · Modified: Mar 9, 2023 · ✅Edited and Reviewed by: Sharon McCaskill, MA, RDN · This post may contain affiliate links · 5 Comments

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This grain free lemon mug cake for one is gluten free, made with protein, and is the perfect protein-packed low carb muffin recipe made in 2 minutes. 

This recipe includes two microwave protein cake options: a keto option and a dairy free option so you can customize for your health goals.

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Grain Free Lemon Mug Cake for One

In our family, we need quick snacks.  Having easy sweet treats can be a challenge, but this mug cake is a healthy protein-packed breakfast or snack on the go without a sugar crash one hour later!  Win!

Be sure to add this super-simple recipe to your weekly menu, and keep reading for the recipe!

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Keto Lemon Mug Cake Made With Almond Flour

The keto option for this protein powder mug cake includes dairy.  As part of the base you’ll use Keto Chow protein and sour cream as a binder.  If you don't want a Keto Chow mug cake you could try to sub another whey protein instead, but you’ll have to experiment to see if it works in this recipe.

What is Keto Chow?

Keto Chow is a certified gluten-free and sugar-free meal replacement shake.  I’ve tried a LOT of protein powders and shakes throughout the years.  And when I say a lot…. you’ll be hard pressed to find a protein powder I haven’t tasted. 

Keto Chow the BEST tasting I’ve tried.  It comes in so many flavors and is customizable to your personal nutrition needs!  …And it’s hubby approved.

The best place to buy Keto Chow is from their website directly—so click on through and browse around to see if Keto Chow may be a good choice for your nutritional requirements.

They even have samples of the different flavors! For this recipe I just used vanilla.

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Dairy Free Option

For a dairy free option, you’ll use Arbonne Essentials Vegan Protein as part of the base and use unsweetened applesauce as the binder.  When using these ingredients, this recipe becomes suitable for Arbonne’s 30 Days to Healthy Living.

Why Arbonne Protein?

Arbonne Essentials protein powders are not only certified gluten-free and certified vegan, but also GMO project verified and much more!

If you’re looking for a dependable gluten-free & vegan protein powder, this one is the best tasting vegan protein I’ve tried…. and like I said above, I’ve tried a lot! Plus, the price per serving is comparable to that of many other vegan protein powders… except that this one is also CERTIFIED gluten-free.

Click here to learn more about Arbonne Essentials vegan protein.

Looking for a different option? I review the best gluten-free protein powders in this post.

Ingredients for The Grain Free Lemon Mug Cake For One

This easy gluten free lemon muffin is made with just a few simple ingredients and are super speedy to whip up! 

With the exception of the Keto Chow or Arbonne Essentials, most of these ingredients can be found at the grocery store—but I prefer to buy my Monkfruit Sweetener at Thrive Market.  This recipe also uses almond flour.  My favorite brand of almond flour is Anthony’s super-fine almond flour.  It makes such a smooth baked good!  The best deal on this almond flour is on Amazon.

Click here to learn more about how Thrive Market saves me money on groceries and a promotional link to save 20% on your first order!

To make this grain free lemon mug cake for one you’ll need:

  • 3 tablespoon almond flour
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla protein powder
  • ¼ teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 tablespoon Lakanto Monk Fruit Sweetener*
  • pinch of salt
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tablespoon sour cream (for the keto version)
  • 2 tablespoon applesauce (for the dairy-free version)
  • ½ teaspoon lemon extract (be sure that your brand is gluten-free!)

*You could sub in your sweetener of choice: Swerve is certified gluten-free, or you could use coconut sugar if you aren’t concerned about keeping the gluten-free cinnamon muffins recipe keto.

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Tools Needed for The Grain Free Lemon Mug Cake For One

You’ll need a large mug, a bowl for mixing, and a microwave.  That’s it!

I also use avocado oil spray to make sure the cake doesn’t stick to the mug.

How to make The Grain Free Lemon Mug Cake For One

Step 1: Mix the dry ingredients in a small bowl

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Step 2: Add the wet ingredients into the dry mix and stir until well mixed

Step 3: Spray a large mug with cooking spray and pour in the mixture

Step 4: Microwave for 90 seconds – 2 minutes

  • This time will vary depending on the temperature of your microwave.  I recommend starting with 90 seconds and assessing your muffin.  It will taste better a bit under-done than over-done.

STEP 5: Eat your muffin!

  • For the keto version, I eat with a tablespoon of butter.  If following the 30 days to healthy living, I’d enjoy with some berries!

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Grain Free Lemon Mug Cake for One

This grain free lemon mug cake for one is grain-free, made with protein, and is the perfect protein-packed low carb muffin recipe made in 2 minutes.
This recipe includes two options: a keto option and a dairy free option so you can customize for your health goals.
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Prep Time 1 minute min
Cook Time 1 minute min
Total Time 2 minutes mins
Course Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 1 cake
Calories 240 kcal

Equipment

  • small bowl
  • spoon
  • mug

Ingredients
  

  • 3 tablespoon almond flour
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla protein *Keto Chow for keto; Arbonne Essentials for dairy-free
  • ¼ teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 tablespoon Lakanto Monk Fruit Sweetener
  • pinch salt
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tablespoon sour cream (for keto)
  • 2 tablespoon applesauce (for dairy-free)
  • ½ teaspoon lemon extract
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Instructions
 

  • Mix all the dry ingredients in a small bowl
  • Add the wet ingredients into the dry mix and stir until well mixed
  • Spray a large mug with cooking spray and pour in the mixture
  • Microwave for 90 seconds-2 minutes (time may vary depending on your microwave. Start with 90 seconds--it will taste better under done than over done)
  • Eat up!

Notes

**Buy Keto Chow through this link and use promo code GFKC20 for 10% off your order!
note: nutrition information is provided as a courtesy, but may not accurately reflect the final nutrition composition of your final dish depending on ingredients, substitutions, and serving size.
see the full blog post above post for:
  • ingredient and equipment suggestions & substitutions,
  • tips for preparing the recipe, and
  • frequently asked questions
 
Keyword arbonne 30 days to healthy living, cake, gluten-free, keto, keto chow, lemon, muffin, protein, quick, sugar free

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  1. Deb

    October 19, 2019 at 12:52 pm

    5 stars
    Perfectly moist and cooked at 90 seconds...might add a little more lemon extract next time - and there will be a next time! 🍋 Yum!

    Reply
    • thehelpfulgf

      October 22, 2019 at 7:46 am

      I'm so happy you enjoyed it! To kick up the lemon a bit try a bit of lemon zest. 🙂

      Reply
  2. Leigha

    October 30, 2019 at 11:24 am

    ABSOLUTELY going to make this over the weekend! I love lemon & simple recipes! Going for the keto version!

    Reply
    • thehelpfulgf

      October 30, 2019 at 1:12 pm

      I hope you love it!

      Reply

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