Tart and sweet raspberries combine with omega-3 packed flax and lovely vanilla to create one taste bud pleasing breakfast. This raspberry mug cake is cooked in 90 seconds, is gluten-free, vegan, and refined sugar-free!
Let’s bring mug cakes back! Confession, I actually haven’t made one all summer since I’ve had pancake and waffle accessibility in my kitchen and not just a microwave. However, digging through the paper folder where I keep my scraps of to-be-posted recipes, I stumbled upon this gem. This is from last August but I think it needs to be whipped up again…now! There’s no better time for a raspberry mug cake than during raspberry season!
But I have some sad news. I’ve only gotten fresh raspberries once this summer! I made the chia jam with some of them, and snacked on some. But unless I want to spend $5 on a tiny container, raspberries are not happening. The summer berries/small fruit in my area have been majorly lacking. The only things that ever seen good and are priced well are grapes and blueberries. Strawberries were good in June, but then that was lost too. Summer fruit sadness is a major thing right now. I have been able to get my hands on some good white peaches (the best type) and cherries for awhile, but no more cherries.
These are the times when I really wish I could grow a garden. I could have my own raspberry bush. Even some blackberries! O how I miss blackberries. As I’m typing this (on Saturday), I know these is a lovely little mini watermelon in the kitchen that I bought, waiting to be cut. I hope that will be good and appease my summer fruit woes. Now the summer veggies? They have been good at least. Corn, tomatoes, zucchini, summer squash, peppers, eggplant, all the greens. No grocery trip is complete without my lugging gallons of the good stuff back home. It really is a lovely thing and I love gathering as much as I can to bring home and then see what sparks my creativity for a new recipe.
Raspberry Mug Cake
Raspberry Mug Cake
Tart and sweet raspberries combine with omega-3 packed flax and lovely vanilla to create one taste bud pleasing breakfast. This raspberry mug cake recipe is cooked in 90 seconds, is gluten-free, vegan, and refined sugar-free!
- Yield: 1 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 1 TB Milled Flax Seed (+ 3 TB Water)
- 1/4 Cup Millet Flour
- 1/4 Tsp Baking Powder
- 1/4 Tsp Baking Soda
- 2 TB Fresh or Frozen Raspberries (plus more for topping)
- 1/4 Tsp Pure Madagascar Bourbon Vanilla Extract
- 8 Drops of Vanilla Stevia
- 2 1/2 TB Water or Non-Dairy Milk
Instructions
- In a ramekin (or short mug) combine the flax seed and 3 tablespoons of water. Mix together and let sit for 5 minutes until gelled.
- Then add all the other ingredients except the raspberries. Stir to combine into a batter.
- Now add 2 Tablespoons of the raspberries and stir the batter again.
- Microwave for 90 seconds (time depends on your microwave, you may need more or less).
- Carefully remove and top with additional raspberries and any other toppings you’d like!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
There you have it, an easy summer mug cake! You could make this with any small berry really and you can make it all year-round with frozen fruit. Or in my case, frozen fruit in the summer too 😛 The vanilla and sweetness of the millet flour work great as a simple background to the sweet and tart raspberries. The perfect little breakfast cake to start your day with a smile 🙂
So tell me:
+ Have you had good summer fruit in your area this year?
+ What’s your favorite frozen fruit to have stoked up? I always seem to have a bag of strawberries in my freezer!
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Stephanie says
August 24, 2015 at 5:51 pmHow yummy is this!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
August 24, 2015 at 5:53 pmThanks!
Erlene says
August 22, 2015 at 10:13 pmI try to have frozen strawberries, blueberries, and bananas for smoothies. Unfortunately, strawberry season is over and we’re all out 🙁 I’m amazed that this mug cake only takes 90 seconds to cook.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
August 22, 2015 at 10:55 pmTime to stock up on frozen then!
Erlene says
August 23, 2015 at 12:05 amTrue, but the berries are SO expensive pre-frozen. I should planned better and bought more strawberries on sale, but then again, it’s hard to keep fruits stocked when there are four hungry teens in the house.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
August 23, 2015 at 4:11 amThat’s not true. It’s proven that frozen have the same benefits, if not more, than fresh, as they are frozen at peak freshness.
Erlene says
August 23, 2015 at 12:47 pmI’m ok with buying frozen, it’s just the cost can be steep.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
August 23, 2015 at 4:42 pmThat’s not true either, haha!
Sherry says
August 20, 2015 at 10:16 pmMy favorite summer fruit to freeze is strawberries, but I also like to freeze blueberries, too.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
August 21, 2015 at 1:32 amTwo classics!
Deborah Davis says
August 20, 2015 at 1:35 pmI love quick and easy dishes so I am delighted that you shared this healthy and delectable recipe!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
August 20, 2015 at 3:15 pmThanks!
Raia says
August 20, 2015 at 8:14 amI must confess, I’ve never made a mug cake before. They’re always tempting me, but then I realize I could never eat just one, so I end up quadrupling the recipe and just making a regular cake. 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
August 20, 2015 at 8:15 amHahahahaha 😉
Miz Helen says
August 19, 2015 at 10:48 amThis looks wonderful, I love Raspberries.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
August 19, 2015 at 11:35 amYes! Thank you!
Mishael Witty says
August 18, 2015 at 3:45 pmI love mug cakes! And this one looks spectacular! 🙂
We’ve had some good blueberries and strawberries here (and good prices on them too), but raspberries and blackberries are still pretty expensive…although Meijer did just recently have blackberries on sale for $1 a carton. My kids go through them like crazy, though. I can’t keep them in the house long enough to do any baking with them!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
August 18, 2015 at 4:20 pmOmg! I would have bought out that store!
Mishael Witty says
August 18, 2015 at 5:07 pmWe almost did! 🙂
Ate all the berries in less than a day, though. 🙁
I’m gonna have to go back and see if they’re still on sale!
Chrissa - Physical Kitchness says
August 17, 2015 at 12:23 pmBRAVO! This looks really REALLY good! I have never used millet flour. There’s a first time for everything. I love mug cakes (so easy) and this one is GF – YAY!!!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
August 17, 2015 at 12:54 pmThank you!
Lisa @ RunWiki says
August 17, 2015 at 12:09 pmI need to try Millet flour. I do love a quick and easy mug cake. It’s kind of my go to midnight snack ( something I really need to stop doing) but who can resist the lure of a gooey microwave mug cake? As always you have created yet another yummy treat- one that I can try as soon as I get some Millet flour.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
August 17, 2015 at 12:53 pmIt’s so healthy though!! Eat it every night!
Kathy says
August 17, 2015 at 11:59 amWhat a great idea.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
August 17, 2015 at 12:53 pmThanks!
Nicole @ Fitful Focus says
August 17, 2015 at 10:25 amYes to mug cakes and to raspberries! YUM! I’ve had a good summer of fruit. I’ve gotten some tropical fruits and stocked up on my staples. Blueberries and bananas are musts for me!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
August 17, 2015 at 11:13 amFor some reason the tropical and exotic fruits are way more abundant here than common fruits!
Katie @ Gettin' My Healthy On says
August 17, 2015 at 10:22 amThis. Looks. Awesome. I’ve never made a mug cake before–not sure why. But this recipe sounds delish!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
August 17, 2015 at 11:22 amYou have to Katie!!!! Just like overnight oats…you will love it and kick yourself for not doing it sooner!
Deborah @ Confessions of a Mother Runner says
August 17, 2015 at 8:57 amI need to experiment with different types of flour. I’ve never tried millet. Looks good!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
August 17, 2015 at 11:11 amThanks!
Tara | Treble in the Kitchen says
August 17, 2015 at 5:38 amMmmmm sounds so tasty!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
August 17, 2015 at 11:17 amThanks!
Danielle @ Poor and Gluten Free says
August 16, 2015 at 11:17 pmI love mugcakes, and this looks great!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
August 17, 2015 at 11:17 amThanks!
Lucy Bishop says
August 16, 2015 at 3:19 pmI’m still yet to try a mug cake…I must rectify this!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
August 16, 2015 at 4:00 pmyes, yes!
Chelsea @ nibbleonnutrition says
August 15, 2015 at 6:19 pmI’m a mug-cake lover and this looks so yummy and simple! Will definitely be trying!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
August 16, 2015 at 7:18 amYay! Thanks Chelsea!
Christine says
August 15, 2015 at 3:37 pmI want a garden so badly, too. It seems like such a luxury to me. Our friends used to have a raspberry bush and my son used to disappear into it for very long periods of time 😉
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
August 15, 2015 at 4:01 pmA luxury that requires a lot of work though! Haha!
I can imagine why 😉
karen says
August 15, 2015 at 6:56 amthis looks good, will have to try it one day.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
August 15, 2015 at 6:57 amI hope you do!
NancyC says
August 14, 2015 at 8:46 pmThis sounds like a great, healthy treat!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
August 15, 2015 at 12:13 amThanks!
Kim @The Baking ChocolaTess says
August 14, 2015 at 5:41 pmYum! I gotta try this! Thanks for sharing. 😉
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
August 14, 2015 at 6:31 pmThanks!
Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table says
August 14, 2015 at 10:45 amIt’s been wayyyy too long since I’ve had a mugcake. You may have just inspired my dessert tonight. The berries are so sweet and delicious right now too.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
August 14, 2015 at 12:24 pmI still haven’t made one even after posting this! I need to get on it too!
Joann says
August 14, 2015 at 9:07 amThe simplicity of this dessert makes it even more beautiful! I don’t have all of these ingredients on hand right now but I’m tempted to go out and get them as it sounds like I could do this and add other sorts of fruit or sweet treats for various flavorings, right? Raspberries are one of my favorite berries but I don’t see it used too much for baked items, this sounds perfect.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
August 14, 2015 at 9:25 amHaha, breakfast, but dessert would be good too 😉
Bethany says
August 13, 2015 at 11:49 pmLove the idea! I bet the cake tastes great!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
August 14, 2015 at 12:17 amThanks!
Amila @ Food Corner says
August 13, 2015 at 7:26 pmI like to try mug cakes in microwave,but so far I couldn’t do it properly.Sometimes cake is bit wet.This mug cake really looks appealing and inviting.Will give it a try.And it is interesting to know that this cake only requires around 90 seconds.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
August 13, 2015 at 7:31 pmWhen I had a high powered micro, it would take less than that!
Sarah | Well and Full says
August 13, 2015 at 10:07 amI love how you can just throw this in your microwave, and in 90 seconds it’s done!! So perfect 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
August 13, 2015 at 10:55 amWho knew cakes could be so easy AND for breakfast 😉 Haha!
Harriet Emily says
August 13, 2015 at 5:27 amI am obsessed with mug cakes! Single serving desserts are my favourite thing to make, and this looks delicious Rebecca! I love how healthy it is too 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
August 13, 2015 at 6:14 amHaha, I know they are 😉 Single serve goodie queen!
Rebecca says
August 13, 2015 at 12:24 amDefinitely trying this super soon!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
August 13, 2015 at 6:15 amThanks Rebecca!! It only takes a second 😉
Sarah says
August 12, 2015 at 10:07 pmThis looks so good! Give me a mug topped with Creamy Cashew Milk or Vanilla Coconut Milk So Delicious!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
August 13, 2015 at 6:16 amO man….now that would be heaven!
Susan | LunaCafe says
August 12, 2015 at 8:45 pmI don’t think I’ve ever made a mug cake. Such a good idea for that later night sweet tooth.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
August 12, 2015 at 9:34 pmThey’re so easy!
Michele @ paleorunningmomma says
August 12, 2015 at 8:43 pmI also can’t bear to spend on raspberries, especially since the $5 container would feed maybe one of us! Crazy! Good thing we like other berries and fruits, I’ve had pretty good luck with strawberries and blueberries this year.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
August 12, 2015 at 9:33 pmStrawberries were okay, but now, no where to be found!
Alissa @ Positivitea says
August 12, 2015 at 8:05 pmSounds lovely! Mug cakes were always a go-to for me every single night a few years back! I need to get back into them- soo much yum! I always veered towards banana flavored and chocolate! 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
August 12, 2015 at 9:34 pmChocolate will always be the best 😉
Maureen says
August 12, 2015 at 7:41 pmThis looks so easy and so yummy plus healthy too. Mugcake is one of my treats but have never try them with raspberry 😀 Pinned this to try soon. Thanks for sharing.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
August 12, 2015 at 7:56 pmThe healthiest cake around! Thanks dear!
Ashley says
August 12, 2015 at 6:35 pmI haven’t had too many raspberries this summer – I’ve been too stuck on strawberries and blueberries! This mug cake is so fun!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
August 12, 2015 at 6:40 pmYes, at least the blueberries have been abundant here!
Elizabeth says
August 12, 2015 at 5:48 pmGreat post! Love your photos and what a cool concept, in a mug! I just pinned for later, thanks!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
August 12, 2015 at 6:03 pmThank you!
sue says
August 12, 2015 at 5:22 pmI love this idea of making mug cakes.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
August 12, 2015 at 5:23 pmThey’re so easy!
Abbie Katrina says
August 12, 2015 at 4:23 pmPinning this for later!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
August 12, 2015 at 4:46 pmAwesome!
Brittany @ DIY Just Cuz says
August 12, 2015 at 4:02 pmI can’t believe that this is gluten free! My mom just went gluten-free and I know she’d love this. Thanks for sharing!
–Brittany
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
August 12, 2015 at 4:21 pmI hope she does! Thank you!
Ilona's Passion says
August 12, 2015 at 3:06 pmLooks delectable! I have to try millet flour… Pinning:)
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
August 12, 2015 at 3:11 pmThank you dear!
Evolve with Mary says
August 12, 2015 at 2:49 pmI like mug cakes and I like raspberries. Can’t wait to try this one Rebecca 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
August 12, 2015 at 2:52 pmThank you sweetheart!
Jenn says
August 12, 2015 at 2:39 pmYummy! Cake for breakfast? Don’t mind if I do!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
August 12, 2015 at 2:53 pmHaha, you can’t ever go wrong 😉
Shashi at RunninSrilankan says
August 12, 2015 at 1:48 pmI love the texture on this mug cake, Rebecca – it looks so delicious! And, hang in there – you will have a garden one day – but if you wanna borrow mine while you wait, you are more than welcome too!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
August 12, 2015 at 1:50 pmI will gladly take over you’re garden!!!
Cailee says
August 12, 2015 at 12:55 pmYUM!! Doesn’t this look amazing!! SO healthy, nourishing and delicious!! I’ve bought a TON of cantaloupes this summer (55 to be exact!!) 🙂 Gotta love fresh fruit!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
August 12, 2015 at 1:25 pmOmg!! Every time we get one and cut it open…it’s gross and terrible inside 🙁
Megan @ Skinny Fitlaicious says
August 12, 2015 at 12:55 pmI need this in my life! Millet flour is one I haven’t used either.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
August 12, 2015 at 1:24 pmIt’s sweet and light! You’ll love it!
Sabrina says
August 12, 2015 at 12:19 pmI love mug cakes! Usually they are chocolate and unhealthy, this looks light and delicious!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
August 12, 2015 at 12:39 pmMine are usually chocolate too! But never unhealthy! They don’t need to be!
Dapinder says
August 12, 2015 at 12:01 pmWOW! This mug cake is so adorable and yummy looking! I’ve always wanted to try a mug cake out – need to buy a ramekin first!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
August 12, 2015 at 12:06 pmDo it! I like mine in ramekins and think they “cook” better in a wide open space, than a tall mug!
Liz says
August 12, 2015 at 11:47 amYum! I love raspberries.. especially this time of year! So fresh and delicious 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
August 12, 2015 at 11:57 amTotally! I just wish I had fresh ones!
Danielle says
August 12, 2015 at 11:38 amThis looks AMAZING! I wish I had this for breakfast today. I’m bookmarking this for a reference for later. Thanks for sharing.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
August 12, 2015 at 11:56 amTomorrow 😉 Haha, thank you dear!
heather @french press says
August 12, 2015 at 11:38 amnow this is my idea of a delicious breakfast!!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
August 12, 2015 at 12:03 pmHaha, thank you!
Alisa @ Go Dairy Free says
August 12, 2015 at 10:40 amDid you read my mind? Last night I was trying to find some inspiration for a mug muffin I want to make that was gluten-free, dairy-free and healthy, but totally came up short – this is it! Thanks lady – pinning now!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
August 12, 2015 at 11:55 amYes!! Haha, perfect timing!
Thank you dear xoxo Happy mug-caking!
Natalie | Feasting on Fruit says
August 12, 2015 at 10:26 amI can’t believe you have been neglecting mug cakes!!! Actually I have too hehe 😀 I’ve only made one all summer as well, and it was that chocolate cherry one from your recipe! But vanilla + raspberry is another of my favorite flavor pairs, so I might have to try this one too <3 And yeah raspberries are a ripoff, I rarely buy them, but my mom was loving them this summer so I stole a few 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
August 12, 2015 at 11:55 amI think we should turn your lime load into a mug cake…loaf…yea 😉
Raspberry thief 😉 I’d do that too if they were right there, enticing me with their (free) availability!
allie @ through Her Looking Glass says
August 12, 2015 at 9:35 amLooks so delicious Rebecca! Love this sweet little treat. I have no doubt someday you will have your own little garden…
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
August 12, 2015 at 11:52 amHaha, I really hope so 😉
Thank you Allie! xoxo
Hannah @ CleanEatingVeggieGirl says
August 12, 2015 at 9:31 amLet’s be honest. Anything and everything with raspberries in it is delicious! They are definitely one of my favorite fruits.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
August 12, 2015 at 11:51 amThey aren’t my favorite, but I miss them…o the heart grows fonder 😉
Christie says
August 12, 2015 at 9:07 amI agree, bring the mug cake back. We have had a horrible time with raspberries this year. They are expensive and seem to mold the very next day! I think I need to buy only a handful and enjoy them in this cake.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
August 12, 2015 at 12:02 pmI’m glad I’m not the only one! At least we always have frozen 😉
TeresaCoppens says
August 12, 2015 at 8:48 amSounds delicious. I have the raspberries but no millet flour. I might try this and modify using what I have. This would be great to whip up for us all before work and school!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
August 12, 2015 at 11:48 amAny light tasting flour would be lovely!
Lara @ MommyKazam says
August 12, 2015 at 8:35 amMmmm…Raspberries! Confession: I have never actually made a mug cake ( I think that’s going to have to change now!).
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
August 12, 2015 at 8:48 amDo it!!! You’ll become addicted once you do!
Heather@hungryforbalance says
August 12, 2015 at 8:02 amI have only bought one container of raspberries this summer as well. Why are they so expensive? I always have frozen blueberries and frozen cherries on hand, they are my favorite.
This mug cake looks easy and delicious, two of my recipe requirements!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
August 12, 2015 at 8:12 amI think something happened with the fruit/growing season this year in the country. 🙁
O yea! Frozen cherries are so good and blueberries! Best smoothie add-ins!
Thnak you!!!
Miss Polkadot says
August 12, 2015 at 8:02 amMillet flour? Now that’s a new one to me. Certainly not available around here but I guess my Vitamix would probably help me with some grinding action. Does it work just the same way regular flour does?
I hear you on the raspberry prices! That’s why I’m anxiously awaiting the ones in my mum’s garden to finally grow. Another bonus is that we’ve got yellow ones, too, which are hardly found in stores.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
August 12, 2015 at 8:11 amLearn all about it here!
I’ve never seen the yellow ones in stores! 🙁 They would be so fun!
Emily @ My Healthyish Life says
August 12, 2015 at 7:46 amThe fruit in my area has been incredible this summer, especially the strawberries. I actually haven’t had raspberries this summer because of that.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
August 12, 2015 at 7:47 amSend me some of your fruit!
Laura says
August 12, 2015 at 7:25 amOh man, I love raspberries. I’m a sucker for anything berry related and love using millet flour! Always a win in my books! Looks great:)
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
August 12, 2015 at 7:49 amI love the sweetness of millet flour, it’s so light and perfect for delicate berries!
Katie | Healthy Seasonal Recipes says
August 12, 2015 at 7:01 amI haven’t had a mug cake since the spring either. I am with you on loving the summer produce! My mom has a raspberry patch and I am always jealous of her mounds of fresh raspberries.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
August 12, 2015 at 7:47 amI would go crazy with a raspberry patch!! O the fruit-abilities 😉
lindsay says
August 12, 2015 at 6:59 ami havent’ made my own mug cake in ages! just tried the new flapjacked mighty muffins, so kinda hooked. Ohhh they should take your tips and add raspberry!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
August 12, 2015 at 7:46 amAny berry! I love that little burst of FUN!
Sina says
August 12, 2015 at 6:52 amThis sounds so incredibly delicious, Rebecca!! 🙂 I don’t have a microwave, but I’ll definitely try this when I’m at my parents’ house.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
August 12, 2015 at 7:50 amNo microwave!!!! I would die, haha! Thank you Sina!
Rachel @ Athletic Avocado says
August 12, 2015 at 6:30 amThis mug cake looks awesome! I have been obsessed with making them lately! I really need to try millet flour!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
August 12, 2015 at 7:51 amI think I need to whip one up tomorrow!