GF Healthy Blueberry Cake

Prep. Time
15 minutes
Cook Time
30 minutes
Servings
1 loaf pan
Difficulty
Easy
Gluten-Free, Soy-Free, dairy-free, egg-free
Cooking required:
We're trying to cut carbs, but in vegan world this is a tough task.. Our goal is to keep desserts to a minimum and at least at lunch focus on protein and vegetables only. But in the afternoon with our second cup of coffee, we were missing a dessert that won't make us feel guilty for having it, and this cake was such a success! I put it together while keeping mindfulness of 3 things in general - no refined sugar, no white flour and all-healthy ingredients. It leans on nutrient-dense pantry staples that actually pull their weight. Almond flour brings healthy fats and a soft crumb, while lentil flour adds plant protein and structure so the slice feels substantial rather than airy and empty. Banana, applesauce, and silan have better glycemic index, and they handle sweetness with fiber and minerals instead of refined sugar spikes, and olive oil gives healthy fats to keep the texture moist. Blueberries add freshness and antioxidants, poppy seeds give gentle crunch that also balance the moist in this batter, and flax helps bind everything together while boosting omega-3s. It’s a simple mix-and-bake situation, but has so much nutritional value that works for any age in your household and so easy to make! You can whip it for weekday snacks, lunchboxes, or a not-too-sweet dessert that still satisfies that crave in the afternoon.
Ingredients
Dry ingredients
1¼ cups almond flour
¾ cup lentil flour
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
3 tbsp poppy seeds
2 tbsp flaxseed meal
Wet ingredients
¾ cup fresh blueberries
½ cup unsweetened applesauce
1 medium ripe banana, mashed
1 tbsp apple vinegar
⅓ cup date syrup (silan)
¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
juice from ½ lemon
¾ cup protein-rich plant-based milk
Instructions
Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F) and line or grease a baking loaf pan.
In a large bowl, mix the dry ingredients: almond flour, lentil flour, baking powder, baking soda, poppy seeds, and flaxseed meal.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the wet ingredients: applesauce, mashed banana, date syrup, olive oil, lemon juice, plant milk, and apple vinegar until smooth.
Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until fully combined.
Gently fold in the fresh blueberries.
Transfer batter to the prepared pan and level the top.
Bake for 30 minutes, until golden-brown on top, and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out mostly clean.
Let cool before slicing so the crumb sets properly.
Notes
Olive oil can be substituted with coconut oil (refined/unrefined).
Your preferred sweetener can substitute silan mostly in a 1:1 ratio, but keep in mind that granulated sugar will yield a sweeter result.
For a soy- and gluten-free recipe, make sure to check the labels of any store-bought ingredients to confirm they are free of these allergens.
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