Fit as a Mama Bear

Helping make fitness, healthy food and natural living PRACTICAL for busy moms!

  • Home
  • Start Here
  • Recipes
    • Snacks
    • Breakfast
    • Smoothies
    • Main Meals
    • Desserts
  • Motherhood
    • Healthy Pregnancy
  • DIY
  • Get Fit
    • Full Body Workouts At Home For Moms
    • Basic Weight Loss Calculator
  • Healthy Living
  • Podcast
  • Shop
    • Organic Beauty Products
    • Energizing Coffee
    • Diy Beauty Ingredients
    • Pantry Ingredients

Disclosure: I have an advertisement relationship with the stores and ads in this post. Check out my disclaimer here.

You are here: Home / Healthy Recipes / Desserts / Apple Cinnamon Coffee Cake-DF

Last Updated on Mar 8th, 2020 fitasamamabear

Apple Cinnamon Coffee Cake-DF

Recipes for coffee cake don’t normally contain real coffee but this apple cinnamon coffee cake does! Easy to make and just as tasty as any cookie (here’s a list of my favorite cookie recipes!). This apple coffee cake recipe contains minimal sugars but a whole lot of flavors.

Pinterest image with text: sliced coffee cake with full red apple beside it and coffee beans scattered

This cinnamon coffee cake recipe is perfect to bring to the next random gathering or for brunch on the weekend. It’s sweet but not too sweet because while my hubby loves sugar, I personally do not have a sugar addiction 😛 It contains simple ingredients to keep it healthy but the best part will always be that the coffee cake recipe contains actual freaking coffee.

Grab Your Printable

a loaf of coffee cake, sliced, beside an apple with coffee beans around it and a blue decorative napkin
0 from 0 votes
Print

Healthy Cinnamon Apple Coffee Cake

An apple cinnamon coffee cake is moist, sweet and best of all healthy! It contains minimal sugars, real coffee and lots of real food ingredients. Plus, it has that delicious coffee flavor!

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 7 slices
Calories 235 kcal
Author Fit as a Mama Bear

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup almond meal
  • 1 cup spelt flour
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 tablespoons coconut palm sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup applesauce
  • 1/4 cup brewed coffee
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • Topping
  • 1 tablespoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1 tablespoon coconut palm sugar
  • 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup

Instructions

  1. How to make healthy coffee cake
  2. Pre-heat the oven to 350 degrees.
  3. In a large bowl combine the first six ingredients. Mix well.
    cinnamon and flours in a alrge bowl with a measuring spoon
  4. In a smaller bowl combine the remaining wet ingredients & whisk together.
    in process image for coffee cake, maple syrup being poured from a measuring cup into a banana and egg mixture
  5. Pour wet into dry and mix until combined.'
    In process image for coffee cake, pouring wet batter ingredients into the dry ingredients
  6. In a mini bowl, stir together the sugar, nutmeg and cinnamon topping.
  7. Grease an 8x4 loaf pan.
  8. Pour half the mixture into the pan. Sprinkle half the topping mixture.
    In process image for coffee cake, a rectangle cake pan filled halfway with batter and sprinkled with cinnamon
  9. Pour the remaining mixture on top and sprinkle the topping mixture. Divide the walnuts over the batter and drizzle the maple syrup.
    In process image for coffee cake, coffee cake batter topped with walnuts and cinnamon sugar waiting to be baked
  10. Bake in the oven for 32-35 minutes.
  11. Let sit in the loaf pan for fifteen minutes before removing.

Recipe Notes

Note: all of these health boosting ingredients can be purchased through my favorite retailer Well.ca– and the best part is that they offer free shipping!

Nutrition Facts
Healthy Cinnamon Apple Coffee Cake
Amount Per Serving
Calories 235 Calories from Fat 81
% Daily Value*
Fat 9g14%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Cholesterol 47mg16%
Sodium 71mg3%
Potassium 152mg4%
Carbohydrates 35g12%
Fiber 5g21%
Sugar 16g18%
Protein 6g12%
Vitamin A 80IU2%
Vitamin C 0.3mg0%
Calcium 83mg8%
Iron 1.7mg9%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Perks Of This Coffee Cake Recipe

  1. It’s dairy-free – here are some daily tips on cutting dairy if you need them
  2. Contains minimal processed sugars
  3. A unique flavor twist on a classic dessert
  4. Simple ingredients you probably already have

Are You Coffee Obsessed?

All cake aside, as a mom, I totally live off coffee. Like I NEED that cup in the morning. And sometimes… I need another. Which is where Four Sigmatics Coffee comes in. \

Mamas, if you need some extra energy check out the Chaga & Lions Mane blend, it’s become a staple for me and I find it gives me a mini energy jolt and focus boost when I need to get sh*t done (which, as a work at home mom is always). Learn more about the coffee and my favorites or snag some for yourself and use code mamabear to save yourself 10% off your entire first order!

Kitchen Tools You May Find Helpful

  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Silicone spatula

Healthy apple cinnamon coffee cake

My Hilarious Cinnamon Coffee Cake Attempts

Coffee cake has always reminded me of old ladies and random parties (bridal, baby, second aunts birthday. You know random). And to be honest, the last thing I think of when it comes to this kind of cake is the word healthy.

So when I began my attempts at creating a healthy recipe for coffee cake, I started with almond meal. I use this as the base for a lot of my desserts and breakfasts to be truthful (almond pancakes anyone??) because it helps keep recipes light, low carb and healthy.

So I started out with almond meal and coffee and knowing that I wanted to keep the sugar content pretty low. Obviously this apple coffee cake wouldn’t be a recipe for baby bear due to the caffeine so a bit of sugar was ok but I do like to minimize.

a loaf of coffee cake, sliced, beside an apple with coffee beans around it and a blue decorative napkin

My first attempt was awful. Like truly horrific. It was kind of like eating thick aw dust. And because I refuse to waste anything I totally ate it. I smothered it in chia jam but I freaking ate it.

After much thinking and lots of tweaking though, I finally had a coffee cake recipe I was proud of. Even the hubby devoured it and he typically stays away from my baking (not because it’s bad but because he has a sugar addiction and won’t eat things without it. Drives me bonkers but that’s a rant for another day..).

Don’t forget to pin this Cinnamon Coffee Cake

Pinterest image with text: sliced coffee cake with full red apple beside it and coffee beans scattered

This cinnamon apple coffee cake is soft, moist and best of all healthy. It contains real coffee and minimal sugars. It makes the perfect healthy dessert to bring to showers and birthdays or to make for a comforting weekend brunch. Easy to make and deliciously coffee flavored.

Related Posts:

  • Dairy Free Yogurt Coffee Cake
    Dairy Free Yogurt Coffee Cake
  • Slow Cooker Apple Cider Recipe With Orange & Cinnamon
    Slow Cooker Apple Cider Recipe With Orange & Cinnamon
  • Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal- GF/V
    Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal- GF/V
Last updated on 03/08/2020

Filed Under: Desserts, Healthy Recipes Tagged With: apple cinnamon, coffee cake, dessert, healthy

Comments

  1. Carolyn says

    04/17/2018 at 12:25 pm

    Yum! This looks delicious and a healthy alternative to my baked goods obsession!

    Reply
    • fitasamamabear says

      04/18/2018 at 12:56 am

      Haha I also have a baked goods obsession.. actually just a dessert obsession in general 😀

      Reply
  2. Farrah says

    04/17/2018 at 6:30 pm

    What what?! A healthy apple cinnamon coffee cake!? Sign me up! 😀 I think I actually have most of the ingredients to make this! :]

    Reply
    • fitasamamabear says

      04/18/2018 at 12:56 am

      Make it and let me know what you think! Plus.. coffee!!!

      Reply
  3. Teresa says

    04/18/2018 at 6:11 pm

    I always found that odd too – calling something coffee cake, but not actually having coffee as an ingredient in it. However, the first thing I thought of when I saw coffee as an ingredient in your recipe was that seems different. I wonder what that tastes like. How funny! This looks like a yummy recipe.

    Reply
    • fitasamamabear says

      04/19/2018 at 12:10 am

      It drives me nuts that there’s no coffee in coffee cake! Why?! This one isn’t overpowering, mostly the apple/cinnamon flavor comes out more but there’s a hint of coffee 🙂

      Reply
  4. Chelsea Duffy says

    04/18/2018 at 6:27 pm

    So excited to try this! Coffee cake is one of my dad’s favorites, so I’ve tried many over the years. Maybe I will make this one for him 🙂

    Reply
    • fitasamamabear says

      04/19/2018 at 12:11 am

      Give it a try and let me know what you think! It took a few tries for me to get this one the right consistency but now I’m addicted 😀

      Reply
  5. Sara says

    04/18/2018 at 10:20 pm

    I’m not much of a cake person either! (I love the salty snacks) I also love banana bread and coffee cakes. This looks like a delicious option! Thanks for all the detailed step by step photos 🙂

    Reply

Trackbacks

  1. 45 Thanksgiving Desserts That Are Not Pie • A Joyfully Mad Kitchen says:
    02/08/2019 at 1:37 pm

    […] Meringue Frosting by The Suburban SoapboxPumpkin Pecan Pudding Cake by Haute And Healthy LivingHealthy Cinnamon Apple Coffee Cake by Fit As A Mama […]

    Reply
  2. 45 Thanksgiving Desserts That Are Not Pie | A Joyfully Mad Kitchen says:
    10/13/2019 at 1:16 pm

    […] Meringue Frosting by The Suburban Soapbox Pumpkin Pecan Pudding Cake by Haute And Healthy Living Healthy Cinnamon Apple Coffee Cake by Fit As A Mama […]

    Reply
  3. Dairy Free Yogurt Coffee Cake - Fit as a Mama Bear says:
    10/21/2019 at 5:00 am

    […] staple. It’s brought to just about everything. If you scroll back I have a great recipe for apple cinnamon coffee cake but I wanted to switch it […]

    Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recipe Rating




  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter
  • YouTube

Primally Pure Natural Deodorant that works

About Me

About Me

Hey There! I’m Shelby, a Certified Strength Coach (CSCS) and certified nutrition coach (PN) in everyday life as well as mama to two beautiful girls! I’m a chronic foodie, workout junkie and feeder of stray cats. I love heavy lifting but am a firm believer that as a mama you’ve got to do whatever the hell that works FOR YOU and I’m here to give you a few ideas. I believe food is fuel but indulgences are a must because well, as you’ll see… I’m a chocolate fiend!

Categories

RSS Fit As A Mama Bear Podcast

  • How To Start Eating Real Food (and make it practical for busy moms!)

Don't Miss a Post!
Get the Weekly Newsletter Sent Right to Your Inbox!

Top Post:

  • Pinterest image with text: homemade raspberry mocktail in a mason jar with fruit behind it Five Tasty, Healthy Pregnancy Mocktails For Summertime
  • Homemade body butter photos in different jars and text. The Do’s & Don’ts Of Natural Skincare Products
  • Four images of homemade bath bombs, the first of the bath bombs complete and being held and the other three of in process images making the bath bombs. How To Make Bath Bombs- Tips & Tricks
  • 6 Hip Exercises You Should Do While Pregnant
  • Pinterest image with text: yogurt pancakes on plate with jam on top and maple syrup behind in ramekin High Protein Yogurt Pancakes
Use Code mamabearfit For Discount
Use Code mamabear15 For Discount

Get the Newsletter

Sign up and get weekly updates sent right to your inbox!

DISCLAIMERS As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
The content on Fit as a Mama Bear is provided for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Please consult with a qualified health care professional before acting on any information presented here. Statements on this website have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. No products mentioned are intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease.

  • Contact
  • Podcast Guest
  • Work With Me
  • Disclaimer
  • Privacy Policy
  • Comment Policy
  • Advertise
DISCLAIMERS As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.The content on Fit as a Mama Bear is provided for educational and informational purposes only, and is not intended as medical advice. Please consult with a qualified health care professional before acting on any information presented here. Statements on this website have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. No products mentioned are intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease.