Craving a warm cinnamon roll, but don't have hours to spend in the kitchen? Enter this Vegan Cinnamon Roll in a Mug. You can whip up a warm, gooey cinnamon bun in just minutes. It's the ultimate vegan dessert for one!

You may have seen these cinnamon bun mug cakes making the rounds on TikTok over the last few months. So of course I had to try my hand at creating a vegan version of this tasty little treat. And I am totally in love with the results!

This Vegan Cinnamon Roll in a Mug is:

Quick and easy to make in just minutes!
An easy vegan dessert.
Perfect for just one or two people.
100% Vegan and Vegetarian friendly.

Tips & Variations

Make it gluten free.

For this recipe I utilized regular all-purpose flour, however, for individuals following a gluten-free diet, almond or coconut flour can be an excellent substitute. Alternatively, you can also replace it with your preferred 1:1 gluten-free baking flour.

Add mix-ins.

Add new flavors or mix-ins for a completely new spin on the cinnamon roll. Some ideas include:

Dark chocolate chips for a chocolate-chip cinnamon roll.
Add a dash of cocoa powder for a chocolate cinnamon roll.
Chopped pecans or walnuts for extra crunch.
Shredded coconut.
Raisins or dried cherries for a fruity spin.
Maple or agave syrup.

Plant based milk.

I used oat milk for my cinnamon bun mug cake. But you can substitute any vegan friendly milk of your choice. Cashew, almond, or soy milk would all work fine.

Use organic sugar.

Note that I have specified organic sugar in the recipe. This is because many brands of non-organic sugar are not actually vegan! If this is important to you, choosing brands marked organic will ensure no bone char was used in the processing.