As an ideal way to start your morning or finish brunch right, this healthy coffee cake recipe will not disappoint. Packed full of all the best parts of traditional coffee cakes but made healthier thanks to Greek yogurt and whole wheat flour crumb, an irresistibly fragrant drizzle that tastes just like icing drizzle, juicy sweet berries, and an irresistibly decadent streusel topping. Not to mention being vegan-, dairy- and gluten-free!

Traditional coffee cake has long been associated with its ability to pair well with a cup of java. But contrary to popular belief, American-style coffee cake does not contain any actual caffeine! Instead, it is actually a type of sweet pound cake that pairs perfectly with your morning cup (or foamy latte!). Making for an irresistibly decadent breakfast or brunch treat.

How To Bake the Perfect Healthy Coffee Cake

Our healthy version of coffee cake is surprisingly straightforward! First, prepare the cinnamon filling and streusel crumble topping by combining sugar, cinnamon, and salt in a small bowl, before stirring it thoroughly into another container. Add light butter and use a fork to break it up into coarse, pebby crumbs. Set this aside. In a separate large mixing bowl, whisk all of the dry ingredients: flours, 3/4 cup brown sugar, baking powder and baking soda together until evenly mixed. Stir together egg whites, vanilla extract and melted coconut oil in another bowl until well mixed. Combine both batters, and pour half into a greased 9×13-inch baking pan; spread evenly. Then sprinkle cinnamon sugar mixture and the streusel topping over it all, followed by spoonfuls of remaining batter that you will drop onto top and spread carefully by spreading spoon. Bake until it puffs up when poked with a toothpick inserted in its center comes out clean.

Leave to cool before cutting and serving with milk, cold coffee or hot tea! This coffee cake can keep at room temperature for two days in an airtight container; or freeze slices individually by wrapping tightly in plastic and foil when ready.

If coconut oil isn’t your thing, try substituting with either melted butter or olive oil instead. The key to the moist texture of this coffee cake lies in its combination of healthy ingredients like whole wheat flour and apple sauce; natural fruit flavors combine perfectly with cinnamon-y maple syrup sweetness for an irresistibly delicious treat! Finally, top off your masterpiece with an irresistibly light drizzle of light icing that looks just like its real-life counterpart!

This healthy coffee cake will become your brunch go-to! Easy to prepare and packed with nutritious ingredients, it makes an irresistibly delectable brunch item. Leftovers keep nicely in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 3 days; or frozen up to 6 months later for longer storage!