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Healthy Lemon Poppy Seed Crumb Cake
Super moist healthy lemon poppy seed crumb cake made with almond flour, fresh lemon, and naturally sweetened dash of pure maple syrup. This easy, kid-friendly, and delicious lemon cake recipe tastes like Summer and is the perfect healthier snack, breakfast, and dessert.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 211 kcal
Course:
Dessert , Breakfast , Snacks
Cuisine:
American , International
Ingredients
Cake:
- 2 egg
- ½ cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt I used Chobani 0%
- ½ cup real maple syrup
- ¼ cup melted unrefined coconut oil
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups almond flour
- 2 tablespoon coconut flour
- 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- Zest of 1 lemon about 1 teaspoon packed
Crumble:
- ⅓ cup almond flour
- ¼ cup coconut sugar
- Zest of 1 lemon about 1 teaspoon packed
- 2 ½ tablespoon melted unrefined coconut oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and lightly grease, and line an 8” x 8” tin with parchment paper.
- Zest your lemon and set it to the side.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk eggs, yogurt, maple syrup, melted coconut oil, fresh lemon juice, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Add in almond flour, coconut flour, poppy seeds, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gently hand fold in lemon zest and pour into the lined baking tin.
- In a small bowl, combine all the crumble toppings and evenly sprinkle on top of the batter.
- Bake for 38 - 42 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
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Notes
- Can substitute coconut sugar with light brown sugar.
- Can try to substitute coconut oil with melted unsalted butter.
- TO STORE: at temperature for up to 3 days by covering the pan in foil or plastic wrap at room temperature. It can also be store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days!
- TO FREEZE: Place cake in an airtight container, or wrap in plastic wrap or tinfoil, and freeze for up to 2-3 months.
Nutrition Information
Calories
211kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
18g
(6%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
19g
(29%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
31mg
(10%)
Sodium
155mg
(6%)
Potassium
65mg
(2%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
9g
(18%)
Vitamin A
46IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
105mg
(11%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 211
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 211kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 18g | 6% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 31mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 155mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 65mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 46IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 105mg | 11% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.