Healthy (Ier) Apple Coffee Cake Recipe

Name: Healthy (Ier) Apple Coffee Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ½ cup whole wheat pastry flour; ⅓ cup whole wheat flour; ⅓ cup all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 ½ teaspoons cinnamon; ¼ teaspoon salt; 2 cups chopped or diced apples (About 2 Apples, I leave skin on); 1 egg; 1 egg white; ½ cup sugar (more or less depending on the sweetness of the Apple); ¼ cup unsweetened applesauce; ¼ cup brown sugar; 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour; 1 tablespoon whole wheat flour; ½ teaspoon cinnamon; 1 tablespoon margarine (I use Smart Balance Light); ¼ cup oats (or 1 granola bar, finely chopped)

Servings: persons

½ cup whole wheat pastry flour
⅓ cup whole wheat flour
⅓ cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 ½ teaspoons cinnamon
¼ teaspoon salt
2 cups chopped or diced apples (About 2 Apples, I leave skin on)
1 egg
1 egg white
½ cup sugar (more or less depending on the sweetness of the Apple)
¼ cup unsweetened applesauce
¼ cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon whole wheat flour
½ teaspoon cinnamon
1 tablespoon margarine (I use Smart Balance Light)
¼ cup oats (or 1 granola bar, finely chopped)

1
Preheat oven to 350.
2
Using 'cake' part of ingredients: In a small bowl, stir the flours, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
3
Using a food processor, chop up the apples.
4
In a large bowl, combine apples, egg, egg white, sugar, and applesauce.
5
Stir together until blended.
6
Fold the dry ingredients to bowl, until combined.
7
Pour entire batter into a sprayed 9x9 (or 9-inch round) pan.
8
Using 'topping' ingredients: Stir together brown sugar, flours, cinnamon, and softened margarine.
9
Then add in oats or granola and spread evenly on top of batter.
10
NOTE: When I bake this, I use either a package (2 bars) of Nature Valley Oats 'n Honey granola, or Kashi crunchy Almond granola bars.
11
I take the bars and run them through the food processor.
12
Make a delicious and crunchy topping.
13
Bake at 350 for 30-35 minutes, until toothpick comes out clean.
14
Serve warm.

470

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ½ cup whole wheat pastry flour, ⅓ cup whole wheat flour, ⅓ cup all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and more.

Yes, Healthy (Ier) Apple Coffee Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Healthy (Ier) Apple Coffee Cake

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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