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A slice of healthy gingerbread coffee cake with a walnut oat streusel on a white plate.
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Healthy Gingerbread Coffee Cake

Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Total Time55 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 215kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 cups whole wheat pastry flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon sal t
  • 2 teaspoons ground ginger
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 cup non -fat Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 cup unsulphured molasses
  • 1/3 cup pure maple syrup
  • 2 large egg s
  • 1/4 cup melted coconut oil
  • 1/4 cup rolled oats (for topping)
  • 1/4 cup chopped walnuts (for topping)
  • 2 tablespoons coconut sugar (for topping)
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for topping)

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8-inch or 9-inch square baking pan.
  • In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg.
  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk the Greek yogurt, molasses, maple syrup, eggs, and melted coconut oil until well incorporated.
  • Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients using a spatula until just combined; do not overmix.
  • In a small bowl, combine the rolled oats, chopped walnuts, coconut sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon for the streusel.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly.
  • Sprinkle the oat and walnut streusel mixture over the top of the batter.
  • Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
  • Remove from the oven and allow to cool on a wire rack for at least 15 minutes before serving.