Growing up, I dreamed of a life where I could eat cake for breakfast every morning. Vanilla, chocolate, carrot, cheese, it didn’t matter the flavor. It was tradition in my house that when someone had a birthday, and there was leftover cake, we could eat it for breakfast the next day, and my young self thought, “Now this is the life.”

Well, that day is here folks, and you can live the life you’ve dreamed about too. I’ve spent months perfecting the fluffiest, most delectable lectin-free vanilla mug muffin recipe. It takes 2 minutes to make, and it is the closest thing to eating cake for breakfast since eating cake for breakfast. You’ll also want to check out my other “I can’t believe it’s not cake!” breakfast recipes:

• Cinnamon Cassava Flour Pancakes
• Warm Gingerbread in a Mug
• Peach Cobbler Pancake

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Vanilla Cake in a Mug

If you’re not accustomed to the go-to ingredients for lectin-free followers, check out my article on all 12 Plant Paradox approved flours . I can find these at my local grocery store, but some of my readers in the far reaches of Remote, USA aren’t as lucky with the grocery selection. I’ve provided links to both Amazon & Thrive Market where you can buy the specific brands I personally use.

Extra-Virgin Olive Oil

Dr. Gundry recommends getting 12 tablespoons of olive oil per day. Putting two into your morning breakfast is only the beginning. Be sure to get a light, milder one that won’t overpower the vanilla. This brand from Thrive Market is my favorite brand for every use or this one from Amazon.

Monk Fruit Sweetener

This is one of the 6 approved sweeteners on the Plant Paradox diet. It doesn’t have the bitter aftertaste of stevia, and I find it at the grocery store in the “natural” section (vs. the “unnatural” section?) It says on the back of mine:

In the remote mountain highlands of Asia, a group of Buddhist monks called the Luohan achieved enlightenments and ascension through meditation, prayer, and pure living. On the slopes of a primeval forest, the monks discovered and cultivated a rare fruit prized for its sweetness. This sacred fruit was named Monk Fruit, or Luohan Guo, after its devoted caretakers and was used in elixirs to raise chi, or life energy.

Yup, you read that right. This stuff will increase your chi with its low glycemic deliciousness. Not to mention it could help you on your path to enlightenment and ascension. The only brand my store carries is Lakanto, which is a tasty, chi-raising blend of erythritol and monk fruit extract (both compliant sugar alcohol). It’s available for even less at Thrive Market.

Tigernut Flour

The final unordinary ingredient you’ll need for this is tigernut flour–my new favorite flour. It’s made not from nuts, but from slightly sweet-tasting root vegetables. This is the best flour for baked goods I’ve ever had, and I have made a lot of these mug muffins. The coconut/tigernut flour combo yields the fluffiest, most delicious cake texture ever. My favorite brand is available through Amazon Prime or Thrive Market. You can also get good coconut flour while you’re at it.

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The Recipe

• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon coconut flour
• 1 tablespoon tigernut flour
• 2 teaspoons monk’s fruit sweetener
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• pinch of sea salt
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• small handful of seasonal fruit or dark chocolate chips (optional)
• to make a chocolate version, add 1/2 tablespoon cocoa powder

COMBINE the olive oil, coconut flour, tigernut flour, sweetener, vanilla, baking powder, and salt in a microwave-safe mug. Add the egg, and whip with a fork until texture is smooth and consistent, with no lumps. Be sure to scrape the sides and bottom of the mug.  Fold in the fruit or chocolate chips, if using.

MICROWAVE for 1 minute and 30 seconds. Let cool for a couple minutes, then shake out onto a plate. Serve plain or with butter, honey, or whatever topping you prefer.

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