Healthy Chocolate Coconut Snack Cake (Gluten Free)
Healthy Chocolate Coconut Snack Cake Gluten Free is a moist, balanced dessert made with almond flour, Greek yogurt, cocoa powder, and shredded coconut. This simple one-pan cake delivers rich chocolate flavor with natural sweetness and a tender crumb, perfect for everyday baking.
Equipment
- mixing bowl
- whisk
- 7x7-inch baking pan
- parchment paper
- wire rack
Ingredients
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1/3 cup cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 3/4 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp espresso powder (optional)
- Extra shredded coconut for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line a 7×7-inch brownie pan with parchment paper.
- Whisk the eggs, maple syrup, Greek yogurt, and vanilla extract in a mixing bowl until smooth.
- Add almond flour, shredded coconut, cocoa powder, brown sugar, baking soda, salt, and espresso powder. Stir until fully combined.
- Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to set in the pan for 15 minutes.
- Transfer to a wire rack and cool completely before slicing.
- Slice into 9 squares and garnish with extra shredded coconut before serving.
Notes
Replace Greek yogurt with sour cream if needed.
Substitute oat flour for almond flour for a nut-free version.
Store covered in the refrigerator for 4 to 5 days.
For deeper chocolate flavor, keep the espresso powder in the recipe.
Substitute oat flour for almond flour for a nut-free version.
Store covered in the refrigerator for 4 to 5 days.
For deeper chocolate flavor, keep the espresso powder in the recipe.
Nutrition
Calories: 146kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 5gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 37mgSodium: 179mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 3gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 120IUCalcium: 60mgIron: 1.2mg