Heart Healthy Apple Coffee Cake
Indulge in a guilt-free treat with this Heart Healthy Apple Coffee Cake, a wholesome and flavorful baked delight perfect for any time of day. Made with fiber-rich whole wheat flour, naturally sweetened with unsweetened applesauce and maple syrup, and enriched with creamy Greek yogurt, this cake delivers a moist texture and a subtly spiced flavor profile thanks to ground cinnamon. Folded with fresh, juicy apples and optionally topped with crunchy walnuts or pecans, this coffee cake is a comforting way to enjoy better-for-you baking without sacrificing taste. Easy to prepare in just under an hour, it’s a nourishing companion to your morning coffee or afternoon tea. Keywords: heart-healthy apple coffee cake, wholesome baking, low-fat dessert, high-fiber breakfast cake, apples and cinnamon.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Whole wheat flour
- 2 teaspoons Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons Baking soda
- 2 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 1 cup Unsweetened applesauce
- 0.5 cups Maple syrup
- 0.75 cups Plain Greek yogurt (non-fat or low-fat)
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 1 large Egg
- 2 cups Chopped apples (peeled and cored)
- 0.5 cups Walnuts or pecans (optional, for topping)
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8x8-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
In a large bowl, combine the applesauce, maple syrup, Greek yogurt, vanilla extract, and egg. Mix until smooth and well incorporated.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Fold in the chopped apples until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly.
Sprinkle the chopped nuts on top, if using, for added texture and flavor.
Bake in the preheated oven for 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Slice the coffee cake into 8 equal pieces and serve warm or at room temperature. Enjoy as is or with a cup of tea or coffee!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2160 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 50.9 g | 65% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.8 g | 34% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 226 mg | 75% | |
| Sodium | 2332 mg | 101% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 388.7 g | 141% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 48.1 g | 172% | |
| Total Sugars | 177.7 g | ||
| Protein | 69.5 g | 139% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 431 mg | 33% | |
| Iron | 13.3 mg | 74% | |
| Potassium | 2230 mg | 47% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
