Apple cinnamon gluten free mug cake is the perfectly sized individual gluten free coffee cake. Full of apple, cinnamon and a gluten free oatmeal cookie streusel.
This post is part of a sponsored collaboration between Goodie Girl Cookies and My Gluten Free Miami. All opinions are my own.
Cookie Love
Oatmeal cookies are a favorite around here. Well, really all cookies, but I love oatmeal ones because they kinda feel like I’m sneaking in a little something healthy. They do have oatmeal of course!
Anytime I can sneak in cookies for breakfast (like with these Oatmeal Cookie Overnight Oats) it’s a win. This individual apple cinnamon gluten free mug cake is perfection. It only takes a couple of minutes to whip up, a few in the microwave, and bam- the perfect little gluten free coffee cake.
I especially like treats like this on those rare mornings I have a few minutes to myself. The little bits of cookie streusel and bites of apple are absolute perfection.
Oatmeal Cookies
If you are a celiac or have a gluten sensitivity it is important to know that just any oatmeal cookie is not gluten free. Make sure that they are certified gluten free. Even though oats are naturally gluten free, they often have high levels of cross-contamination.
My favorite gluten free oatmeal cookies are Goodie Girl’s Oatmeal Raisin. They are just the right amount of sweet, and have a nice crunch. I have to hide them from my daughter! She loves them. On top of being delicious on their own, they are great in dishes like this Apple Cinnamon Gluten Free Mug Cake or my Inside Out Apple Crisp.
Apple Cinnamon Gluten Free Mug Cake
I tested this recipe out multiple times trying to get the ratios just right. It’s moist, but still has that slight denseness that you want from a gluten free coffee cake.
If you aren’t a huge fan of cinnamon, you can omit it and it is still delicious. I tried it!
For gluten free flour, I used GF Jules, which does contain xanthan gum. It’s my favorite blend. If your flour blend does not already contain it, you may want to try adding it, but it is such a small cake, it shouldn’t be necessary. As soon as I get my hands on some other gluten free flour I will give it a try!
What really makes this gluten free mug cake is the streusel. Any good gluten free coffee cake is going to have streusel and Goodie Girl’s Oatmeal Cookies are perfect for this. You get a bit of cookie in every bite!
You are going to love this apple cinnamon gluten free mug cake. It’s the perfect size for not sharing…if you need to share, you may want to make two!
If individual desserts are your thing, then this Single Serve Low Carb Deep Dish Chocolate Chip Cookie from All Day I Dream About Food is perfect!
Happy Gluten Free Eating!
Apple Cinnamon Gluten Free Mug Cake
Equipment
- Microwave
Ingredients
Cake
- 1/4 cup gluten free flour
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 Tablespoons sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 Tablespoon melted butter let cool before mixing
- 2 Tablespoons milk
- 2 Tablespoons finely chopped apple
Streusel
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 1 Tablespoon melted butter
- 3 small gluten free oatmeal cookies crushed
Instructions
- Mix together cake dry ingredients.
- Separately mix together cake wet ingredients,
- Combine and mix until no lumps.
- Fold in chopped apple.
- Combine all streusel ingredients.
- Reserve one Tablespoon streusel for topping.
- Fold remaining streusel into batter.
- Pour into greased mug.
- Top with reserved streusel.
- Microwave for 3 minutes.
23 Comments
JOSEFINE
September 15, 2019 at 10:35 amI must thank you for sharing such nice recipes for a healthy life. I need to lose some pounds and I think that this can help me in achieving my goals.
Monica
September 10, 2019 at 8:36 amMug cakes are so fun and this one looks absolutely delicious!
Amanda
September 11, 2019 at 9:36 amI love this mug cake, it is so tasty! Perfect for September.
Jules Shepard
March 6, 2019 at 1:52 pmWow! This is calling my name and I’m an apple cinnamon all year long kinda girl. Not limited to fall! Thanks for sharing your recipe!
freddie Ross
October 23, 2017 at 1:56 amHey, Amanda so many great recipes will definitely try some thanks for sharing.
Angie
October 12, 2017 at 6:50 pmI can’t tolerate oats is there anything else I could use in its place? I haven’t had an Apple Strudel since my celiac diagnosis 5 years ago & it was one of my favorite treats, I miss it so much!
Laura
October 7, 2017 at 3:20 pmThis is such a fun fall treat! I love mug cakes and gluten free is perfect for my gluten free daughter- I can’t wait to make these with the kids!!
Jess
October 5, 2017 at 10:49 amLooks so yummy! I love how it’s one serving. Would prevent me from eating an entire huge cake to just have one mug ?
Sandi
October 5, 2017 at 2:02 amMug cakes are so fun to make…I love the single portion.
Nicole Dawson
October 4, 2017 at 12:59 pmSuch a fun mug cake idea! Will be trying very soon.
Jenni LeBaron
October 3, 2017 at 9:53 pmWhat a great way to use some fall apples up. This sounds like it would make my kitchen smell wonderful!
jehava
October 3, 2017 at 8:10 pmThis looks so amazing!! I can almost taste it! LOL YUM!
Paula @ I'm Busy Being Awesome
October 3, 2017 at 7:09 pmI’ve seen this brand of GF cookies before, but I’ve never given them a try. Now I definitely will so I can try this yummy recipe 🙂 Also – your pictures are fab!
Chrystal @ Gluten-Free Palate
October 3, 2017 at 3:52 pmI love mug cakes — so simple and versatile. This one looks supper yummy!
Heather
October 3, 2017 at 12:07 pmThis looks delicious and so perfect for fall! I love that there are so many gluten free options available now!
Kortney
October 3, 2017 at 11:04 amWhat a fun way to repurpose a cookie! It’s like two desserts in one.
Heather Kinnaird
October 3, 2017 at 9:49 ami love anyting apples and cinnamon, but mug cakes have got to be my favorite when it comes to fast and easy treats
Jordan | Read. Eat. Repeat.
October 3, 2017 at 9:24 am? Is it bad that I would totally eat this for breakfast on a cold winter morning? I love mug cakes!
Ayanna @ 21FlavorsofSplendor
October 3, 2017 at 8:19 amYummy! I love oatmeal cookies too. I have never made a mug cake before, but I will definitely have to start and do so with this recipe.
Megan
October 2, 2017 at 10:21 pmI haven’t made a mug cake in forever! Time to break out the mugs!
Sharon @ What the Fork
October 2, 2017 at 9:01 pmYou did a really nice job with this recipe! Love the photos!
marie buckley
October 2, 2017 at 5:56 pmIs there a way to make the streusel without using the cookies?
Kelly @ TastingPage
October 2, 2017 at 2:46 pmSo many great fall flavors here. Looks delicious!