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    Coconut Carrot Coffee Cake

    Published: Apr 2, 2015 ยท Updated: Apr 6, 2019 ยท Post may contain affiliate links

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    Coconut Carrot Coffee Cake is a delicious gluten free, dairy free dessert or snack that is low in added sugar. This simple, healthy coffee cake recipe even has a tasty cinnamon pecan crumb topping

    Coconut Carrot Coffee Cake with crumb topping cut into squares on parchment paper

    Coconut Carrot Coffee Cake. Say that three times fast. And maybe go ahead and just make three of these because you'll need a lot.

    As I was testing this recipe, I accidentally took a little taste of the batter. Whoa, I was blown away by how tasty it was. Instead of waiting to taste the finished coconut carrot coffee cake, I immediately started to whip up another batch. Patience is not my strength...

    Luckily, I waited to see what the texture turned out to be because the first batch was a little bit too moist. It was tasty but just not perfect, and I wouldn't want to post a recipe that wasn't perfect. And that ended up being the perfect excuse to make another batch.

    maple syrup, bananas, carrots, vanilla beans, cinnamon sticks, eggs, coconut flour

    For the second batch, I added a few tablespoons of flax meal and cut back on the coconut oil to take a little moisture out.

    It's still dense and moist like I want my carrot cake/banana bread to be, but it isn't soggy.

    Random side note: I can't stand the words moist, soggy, or damp. Can we collectively come up with a better word to describe that?

    Coconut Carrot Coffee Cake with crumb topping cut into squares on parchment paper with knife

    How to Make this Healthier Carrot Cake

    Use really brown bananas  because they're sweeter and shredded carrots, plus a few tablespoons of maple syrup, to add sweetness. Lots of cinnamon, vanilla extract, and a touch of almond extract also help bring out the sweetness without having to use too much added sweeteners.

    Having only 4 tablespoons of maple syrup for the whole coffee cake makes me pretty happy since you won't have a sugar crash after enjoying a slice or two.

    Coconut Carrot Coffee Cake with crumb topping cut into squares on parchment paper with knife, carrots, ripe banana, pecans, tea

    While searching for a recipe to make a coffee cake with bananas that was a carrot cake flavor, I felt overwhelmed. Everything has a ton of ingredients and none of them were in my pantry. I vowed to make a healthy carrot cake that didn't have a million weird or super expensive ingredients.

    Yes, this recipe does have coconut flour and flax meal and you might not have those hanging around your house. But they are not terribly hard to find and are good ingredients to keep in your kitchen if you want to venture into a different world of baking.

    So let's venture into that world together with this coffee cake that is full of carrot cake deliciousness.

    Coconut Carrot Coffee Cake with crumb topping cut into squares

    I highly recommend lining your baking dish with parchment paper or lining with foil and greasing the foil.

    Take it from my experience that this bread sticks to the pan and it is a little bit upsetting; it also sticks to foil if you don't grease it.

    Basically, just use parchment paper and free yourself from the thought of having your coconut carrot coffee cake sticking to the pan.

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    Coconut Carrot Coffee Cake with crumb topping cut into squares on parchment paper

    Coconut Carrot Coffee Cake

    Coconut Carrot Coffee Cake is a delicious gluten free, dairy free dessert or snack that is low in added sugar for a simple, healthier coffee cake recipe.
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    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 30 minutes
    Total Time: 45 minutes
    Servings: 16
    Author: Meme

    Ingredients

    For the coffee cake:

    • 1 cup mashed bananas from 2 bananas
    • 4 large eggs
    • 1 ยฝ cups shredded carrots from about 2-3 carrots
    • 3 tablespoon maple syrup
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • โ…› teaspoon almond extract
    • ยพ cup coconut flour
    • 2 tablespoon flax meal
    • 1 ยฝ teaspoon cinnamon
    • ยฝ teaspoon baking powder
    • ยฝ teaspoon baking soda

    For the topping:

    • ยฝ cup old fashioned oats
    • 1 tablespoon unsweetened coconut flakes
    • 1 tablespoon coconut oil
    • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
    • ยฝ teaspoon cinnamon
    • ยผ cup pecans chopped

    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 350*F. Line a 8 or 9 inch baking pan with parchment paper or grease with coconut oil. Set aside.
    • In a medium bowl, whisk together mashed banana, eggs, carrots, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and almond extract.
    • In small bowl, whisk together coconut flour, flax meal, cinnamon, baking powder, and baking soda. Stir the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until completely combined.
    • Pour into prepared baking dish and put in the preheated oven.
    • Meanwhile, make the topping. Stir together oats, coconut flakes, coconut oil, maple syrup, and cinnamon. Add in pecans.
    • Bake the coffee cake for 10 minutes and then sprinkle with the oat mixture until covered. Pat into the coffee cake with a spatula so it sticks. 
    • Bake another 18 to 22 minutes until cooked -- a toothpick inserted in the middle should come out clean. 
    • Remove from oven and let cool for about 10 minutes before taking out of pan. Slice and enjoy!
    • Keep in the refrigerator. I think it is best when cold or at room temperature.
    Did you try this recipe?Be sure to leave a comment & recipe rating below. Bonus points for tagging @memeinge & #livingwellkitchen on Instagram! THANK YOU! xo

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    Nutrition Facts
    Coconut Carrot Coffee Cake
    Serving Size
     
    1 square
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    110
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    4
    g
    6
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    2
    g
    13
    %
    Cholesterol
     
    46
    mg
    15
    %
    Sodium
     
    78
    mg
    3
    %
    Potassium
     
    158
    mg
    5
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    13
    g
    4
    %
    Fiber
     
    3
    g
    13
    %
    Sugar
     
    5
    g
    6
    %
    Protein
     
    3
    g
    6
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    2080
    IU
    42
    %
    Vitamin C
     
    1.9
    mg
    2
    %
    Calcium
     
    33
    mg
    3
    %
    Iron
     
    0.7
    mg
    4
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    1. Allie says

      April 03, 2015 at 7:59 pm

      I'm a sucker for baked breakfast treats and this looks amazing

      Reply
      • Meme says

        April 04, 2015 at 10:43 am

        Thanks Allie!! Me too ๐Ÿ™‚

        Reply
        • Kirsten says

          April 12, 2022 at 8:06 pm

          What other GF flours would work with this?

          Reply
          • Meme says

            April 14, 2022 at 1:15 pm

            I've only tried it with coconut flour, so I don't have accurate suggestions for alternatives. Sorry about that!

    2. RunnerGirl says

      April 06, 2015 at 6:42 am

      This looks great! One question - you mention only using 4 Tbs of maple syrup - but I only see one (in the frosting), am I missing it somewhere?

      Reply
      • Meme says

        April 08, 2015 at 9:56 pm

        Ah!! Thank you for catching that for me!! Totally left that out, but I've updated the recipe ๐Ÿ™‚ Thanks again!

        Reply
    3. Shashi at RunninSrilankan says

      April 06, 2015 at 10:41 am

      I used to have a co-worker who loathed the words "moist, soggy, or damp" - till today, I thought she was the only one!
      ๐Ÿ™‚
      Love how healthy this coffee cake is - which means - it's breakfast and snack and lunch food too yay!

      Reply
      • Meme says

        April 08, 2015 at 9:55 pm

        Haha!! I love that I'm not that only one! And yes, this totally covers all meal categories... I may or may not have eaten it for dinner the other night too ๐Ÿ™‚

        Reply
    4. Amy @ Happy Healthy RD says

      March 16, 2016 at 12:29 pm

      I have a bag of coconut flour that I need to use. The first time I baked with it the results weren't too good. Excited to try this recipe!

      Reply

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