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Craving banana bread but don’t want to wait an hour for it to bake? This vegan banana bread mug cake is your answer. Made with simple pantry ingredients and ready in just a few minutes, it’s the perfect single-serve treat when you’re in the mood for something cozy, sweet, and wholesome. Whether you’re vegan, gluten-free, or just love a quick dessert, this mug cake delivers all the comforting flavors of classic banana bread—right from your microwave.

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Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Quick & easy – Ready in under 5 minutes from start to finish.
Single-serve – Perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth without leftovers.
Vegan & gluten-free – Made without dairy, eggs, or traditional flour.
Naturally sweetened – Ripe banana and chocolate chips bring natural sweetness.
Minimal cleanup – Everything mixes in one mug!

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Ingredients

All you need to make this tasty vegan banana mug cake!

Banana – Adds moisture, natural sweetness, and that classic banana bread flavor.

Coconut flour – A gluten-free flour that absorbs liquid well and adds a light texture. This can be substituted with almond flour to keep the recipe gluten free, or all purpose flour for a regular mug cake.

Baking powder – Helps the mug cake rise and become fluffy.

Almond butter – Adds richness, healthy fats, and binds everything together.

Almond milk – Keeps the batter moist and smooth; any plant milk works.

Vanilla extract – Enhances the sweet, banana flavor with warm, aromatic notes.

Chocolate chips – Add melty, gooey bites of chocolate to every spoonful. Ensure that they are dairy-free and vegan friendly.

How To Make Vegan Banana Bread Mug Cake

A mug containing mashed banana sits on a speckled countertop.

Mash the banana in a mug.

A white mug with a green handle contains a brown paste-like substance and some liquid, placed on a speckled countertop.

Add the almond butter, almond milk and vanilla extract.

A mug containing dry flour mixture on top of a partially mixed batter, placed on a speckled countertop.

Add the coconut flour and baking powder.

A green-handled mug filled with unbaked cookie dough and chocolate chips sits on a speckled countertop.

Stir in the chocolate chips.

Recipe Tips

Use a very ripe banana with lots of brown spots for the best flavor and natural sweetness.

Make sure to mix well, especially at the bottom of the mug where flour can settle.

Microwave times may vary slightly—start with 60 seconds and add 10-second bursts if needed until the top is set.

Let the mug cake sit for a minute after microwaving to finish setting and cool slightly.

Serving Suggestions

Enjoy it warm straight from the mug for a soft, gooey banana bread experience.
Top with a dollop of vegan yogurt, a drizzle of maple syrup, or extra chocolate chips for an indulgent twist.
Serve with a cup of herbal tea or plant-based milk for a cozy afternoon snack.

A green mug filled with vegan banana bread mug cake, topped with chocolate chips, sits on a floral cloth, with a bunch of ripe bananas in the background.

More Vegan Mug Cake Recipes

Enjoy a vegan dessert in a mug with these other easy recipes:

Vegan Biscoff Mug Cake

Lemon Poppy Seed Mug Cake