Healthy Coffee Cake

Treat yourself to this moist, delicious, Healthy Coffee Cake recipe. This naturally gluten-free Starbucks copycat is made with almond flour and uses natural sweetener for the cinnamon streusel topping.

As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

Indulge in a sweet dessert like this Healthy Coffee Cake without compromising your healthy lifestyle. We also love these yummy Gluten Free Brownies and these No Bake Chocolate Oat Bars. Check out all of our healthier Dessert Recipes!

Why You Will Love This Recipe

• It is the perfect treat for special occasions like Mother’s Day or Easter brunch. Everyone will be asking for the recipe.
• This healthier coffee cake tastes moist and flavorful. It boasts a sweet coconut sugar streusel topping with a warm cinnamon flavor. You WILL want seconds
• It is naturally gluten-free. Bonus!

Ingredients

Find the complete ingredient list, with measurements, in the recipe card below.

For the cake:

• Almond Flour – A great option for gluten-free and grain-free baking.
• Baking powder + Baking Soda – Using both helps to achieve the right balance and flavor
• Salt – A pinch of fine sea salt brings out the flavor of all of your ingredients.
• Eggs – Using room temperature helps to mix your batter with ease.
• Maple Syrup – This natural sweetener is also rich in antioxidants and potassium.
• Vanilla Extract – For that classic warm. sweetness.
• Greek yogurt – Yogurt adds moistness and creaminess to the cake – and it is high in protein!

For the crumb topping:

• Coconut Sugar – This unrefined sugar has a caramel-like taste and is delicious in this recipe.
• Almond Flour – Give the streusel topping some structure and richness with a bit of almond flour.
• Cinnamon – This lends that toasty, comfy vibe.
• Salt – A pinch of fine sea salt brings balance to the sweet topping.
• Coconut Oil – To help create a crumble, tender texture.

Equipment

• Mixing Bowl – A large mixing bowl is used to blend the batter, and a medium bowl is used to mix together the streusel ingredients.
• Whisk and Spatula – Use the whisk to mix the dry ingredients and a spatula to combine the wet with the dry.
• Baking Dish – This recipe uses a 9×9 ceramic baking dish.
• Parchment Paper – A must for easy cleanup. We recommend using unbleached parchment paper.

Instructions

Scroll to the recipe card at the bottom for the FULL recipe details.

Step 1

Start by preheating the oven to 350. Then line a 9×9 baking dish with parchment paper and set aside.

Step 2

Next, combine the dry ingredients: almond flour, baking soda, baking powder, and fine sea salt in a large mixing bowl.

We use a whisk for this task and it works perfectly.

Step 3

Then stir in the wet ingredients – eggs, maple syrup, and vanilla.

Use a spatula and mix until everything is incorporated.

Step 4

Next, gently fold in the Greek yogurt.

We love using yogurt in baked goods to add moisture. No dry coffee cake here!

Step 5

Then, pour the batter evenly into the prepared baking dish.

Set this aside while you make the topping.

Step 6

Next, to make the crumble topping, add the streusel ingredients to a small bowl and mix them together with your fingers until a sandy texture forms.

You want it to be slightly tacky so it sticks together when you press it between the tips of your fingers.

Step 7

Finally, evenly sprinkle the topping mixture over top of the batter in the baking dish.

Pop this into the preheated oven to bake.

Step 8

Check with a toothpick at the 35-minute mark. If it comes out clean the cake is ready to come out of the oven. Keep baking until the toothpick is clean – up to 45 minutes.

If the top starts to brown too quickly you can cover the pan with foil until the cake is baked.

Substitutions 

• Substitute sour cream for the Greek yogurt in the cake batter. For dairy-free use 1/4 cup of olive oil or avocado oil instead. You could also use applesauce or mashed banana.
• Avocado oil or melted butter are both great swaps for the coconut oil in the streusel topping.
• Instead of coconut sugar, you can substitute brown sugar.

Recipe Variations

• Add chopped nuts like toasted pecans or walnuts for some extra crunch and delicious nutty texture.
• Fold chocolate chips into the batter before baking for a rich and decadent spin.
• For a tropical twist, mix shredded coconut into the streusel topping before baking.
• Make coffee cake muffins! Just reduce the baking time to about 20 minutes and check with a toothpick.

Serving Suggestions

• The most obvious one is to serve this coffee. Be unique and try a chai spiced coffee or vegan bulletproof coffee.
• If you’ve wondered how to host a baby shower or Mother’s Day brunch with homemade charm, this mouthwatering coffee cake recipe is the perfect solution. Your guests will be asking for the recipe.

FAQS

Storage Tips

• To Store: Freshly baked coffee cake can stay in an airtight container or wrapped in plastic wrap at room temperature for about three days. After that store any leftovers covered in your refrigerator for up to a week longer. Bring it to room temperature before serving.
• To Freeze: To freeze this recipe, wrap the cooled cake tightly with plastic freezer-safe wrap or aluminum foil and place it in a freezer bag. It will last 2-3 months in the freezer. Defrost it by opening the freezer bag and letting it sit at room temperature for a couple of hours before serving.

More Almond Flour Recipes

**This recipe was originally posted on March 15, 2023. Updated on May 3, 2024, with recipe notes, writing, and photos.**

If you’ve tried this healthy cinnamon coffee cake recipe, please rate it and let us know how it turned out by leaving a comment below. We’re always interested in feedback!

Be sure to follow me on social media! We love pinning to Pinterest, sharing on Facebook, and posting pics to Instagram. See you there. 🙂

As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.