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cranberry orange breakfast cake healthy brunch

cranberry orange breakfast cake healthy brunch


  • Author: Emily Owner
  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 12 servings
  • Diet: Dairy Free, Gluten Free (with substitutions)

Description

This cranberry orange breakfast cake combines the tartness of fresh cranberries with bright citrus notes, creating a healthy brunch option that tastes indulgent but nourishes your body. It's a perfect balance between sweet and tart, using wholesome ingredients that keep you energized throughout the morning.


Ingredients


Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch square baking pan or line it with parchment paper
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together both flours, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until no lumps remai
  3. In another bowl, combine Greek yogurt, honey, eggs, melted coconut oil, orange juice, orange zest, and vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently fold together until just combined
  5. Toss the cranberries with one tablespoon of flour in a small bowl, then fold them into the batter
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread it evenly
  7. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clea
  8. Let the cake cool in the pan for 15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack

Notes

For a lower-sugar version, reduce the sweetener to ½ cup.

You can substitute Greek yogurt with dairy-free yogurt or sour cream.

Frozen cranberries can be used directly from the freezer without thawing.

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 35-40 mins
  • Category: Brunch
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 185 kcal
  • Sugar: 14g
  • Sodium: 220mg
  • Fat: 6g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 35mg