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Strawberry Shortcake in a Mug (gluten-free, refined sugar free)

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Another year older, another year wiser, and a Strawberry Shortcake in a Mug. I look forward to my birthday each year… the texts, calls, emails, and messages on social media.Strawberry Shortcake in a Mug - gluten-free, refined sugar free

While I’ve had many happy birthdays, this year will be one of the happiest ones, I can just feel it.Strawberry Shortcake in a Mug - gluten-free, refined sugar free

As I sit back and reflect on this past year, I realize timing is everything and things happen when you least expect them to. If someone told me a few years ago how different my life would be right now, I wouldn’t have believed them.
Strawberry Shortcake in a Mug - gluten-free, refined sugar free

Each day goes by and it feels like nothing has really changed, but as I look back on an entire year so much has changed. I have changed.Strawberry Shortcake in a Mug - gluten-free, refined sugar free

My lesson learned this birthday is that I’m going to embrace what life has to offer me, and stop resisting it. Like someone told me the other day, it’s all part of God’s plan, and I need to just trust, have faith and follow my heart.Strawberry Shortcake in a Mug - gluten-free, refined sugar free

Alright, I won’t bore you with more deep stuff. To celebrate my birthday on National Strawberry Shortcake Day, a Strawberry Shortcake in a Mug seemed most fitting. This mug cake turned out so moist and delicious, plus it’s gluten-free and refined sugar free. Yup! So good. 🙂Strawberry Shortcake in a Mug - gluten-free, refined sugar free

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Strawberry Shortcake in a Mug (gluten-free, refined sugar free)

A quick and delicious treat that you can whip up in under 10 minutes. It tastes as good as the real thing.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time8 mins
Cook Time2 mins
Total Time10 mins
Course Dessert
Servings: 2 servings in a mug
Calories: 165kcal
Author: Nisha @ honeywhatscooking

Ingredients

  • Organic Coconut Flour - 2 tbsp
  • Baking Soda - 1/4 tsp
  • Salt - just a pinch
  • Unsalted Melted Butter - 1 tbsp
  • Organic Fat-Free Milk - 2 tbsp
  • Organic Maple Syrup - 2 tbsp
  • Pure Vanilla Extract - 1/2 tsp
  • Organic Egg - 1 medium
  • Organic Fresh Strawberry - 1 big chopped
  • Rainbow Sprinkles - for garnish optional

Instructions

  • In a mug, combine the dry ingredients... coconut flour, baking soda and salt. Mix and set aside.
  • In a small bowl combine the wet ingredients... butter, milk, maple syrup, vanilla and egg.
  • Beat until combined.
  • Pour the wet ingredients over the dry.
  • Stir using a fork until the batter is smooth and very slightly lumpy. Make sure you get all the flour incorporated into the wet ingredients.
  • Top with chopped strawberries.
  • Stir gently.
  • Into the microwave for 90 seconds.
  • Garnish with strawberry and sprinkles, or you can top it with whipped cream, or Greek yogurt.

Notes

* for a dairy-free option - use vegan butter in equal parts and use coconut milk instead of fat-free milk.
** for a completely refined sugar free option - omit the rainbow sprinkles, I just added them for garnish for the birthday cake!

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 165kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 4.25g | Fat: 8.75g | Saturated Fat: 4.75g | Fiber: 2.25g | Sugar: 14.5g
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  2. Munzi says

    Happy birthday Nish!!! Looks like some is having an amazing bday! You deserve all the happiness!!!

    So so does the *ahem* friend still claims NYers are the rude bunch? Haha. You two are so cute together!

    Couldn’t help messing with you. Today is Trump’s bday too. ???

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  3. Jhiane says

    Happy Birthday to an amazing , caring , kind, and talented friend . Love the cupcake in the mug idea . Love that you added sprinkles my favorite.?????

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  4. Shumaila says

    So happy to hear that you are embracing whatever is coming your way. Happy happy birthday to you! Hope you had a great day. This strawberry mug cake sure seems like a great way to celebrate it!!

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    • honeywhatscooking says

      Hi Sri. I haven’t tried this cake eggless, nor I have I made this in the oven. For the eggless part, you can try 1 tbsp of flax seeds and 3 tbsp of water, however the taste will definitely be altered. For the oven, you can try baking the cake in an oven safe dish at 350 degrees F for about 7-10 minutes and test the results. Let me know. Good luck.

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