Grain-Free Coffee Cake

Ali Segersten 203 comments

This scrumptious gluten-free, grain-free, sugar-free, and dairy-free coffee cake recipe comes from Kelly Brozyna's new cookbook, Grain-Free Baked Goods and Desserts! It is one of those recipes that is nutritious enough to stand alone at breakfast time, though I prefer to serve it with a green smoothie! It is filled with cooked white beans, coconut flour, eggs, and a little honey and stevia! My children love this recipe and as the neighbor girl who was visiting today said, "I can't believe this is gluten-free, it is so good!"

As a kick-off to the giving season, I have one signed copy of her book that I am giving away today! In fact, every post in the next three weeks will have a book or product being given away to one of you! All you need to do is leave a comment below to enter.

Last year I reviewed Kelly's first book, The Spunky Coconut Cookbook. A year later, I am back with more praise for her second book! I love how nutritious and kid-friendly all of Kelly's recipes are. As the title describes, this book is grain-free, but also completely casein-free, soy-free, and refined sugar-free. Many of the recipes are also egg-free. If you are vegan or are sensitive to eating eggs then you will still find plenty of recipes in this book to suit your needs. This book also works well for diabetics and others with blood sugar metabolism issues.

Both of Kelly's books are filled with beautiful, color photos. My children like to sit down with the new book and page through it picking out all of the recipes they want me to make! They also think it's pretty neat that I wrote the foreword for her book. Below is one of our favorite recipes from her book, enjoy!

Recipe from our Meal Planner

Grain-Free Coffee Cake

Grain-Free Coffee Cake
Servings
12
Cook Time
35 minutes
Prep Time
20 minutes

This recipe, from my colleague, Kelly Bronzyna, is moist and delicious to the very last bite. I never dries out and is best kept in the fridge after the first day. I've made a few changes to it, mainly doubling the cinnamon in the topping and increasing the cooking time. All of her recipes take longer for me to bake. I think that might be because Kelly creates these recipes in a very dry climate at an altitude of above 5000 feet and I am at sea level in a very moist climate. Although her recipe indicates to bake this coffee cake for 25 minutes, it takes me 45 to 50 minutes until it is cooked all the way through. No recipe can ever be perfect because of all of the variables involved! Just check for doneness in the center of the cake after 25 minutes. Then you be the judge as to how much more time it needs.

Ingredients

Wet Ingredients

2 cups cooked white beans (drained well)
6 large eggs
⅓ cups raw honey
¼ cups melted coconut oil
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoons organic almond flavoring

Dry Ingredients

⅓ cups coconut flour
1½ teaspoons baking powder
¾ teaspoons baking soda
½ teaspoons sea salt

Topping

2½ cups raw walnuts
½ cups coconut sugar
2 tablespoons cinnamon
4 tablespoons coconut oil
Directions
  1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Lightly grease a 9x13-inch glass baking dish.
  2. Use an 11-cup or 14-cup food processor fitted with the "s" blade. Add to it all of the wet ingredients. Process until smooth. Then add dry ingredients. Process again until very smooth and creamy.
  3. Pour batter into prepared pan, scraping the sides of the processor with a rubber spatula. Then rinse the food processor to make the topping.
  4. To make the topping, place the walnuts, sugar, and cinnamon into the food processor and process until nuts are very finely ground. The add coconut oil and process again. Sprinkle topping over cake batter.
  5. Bake for *25 to 50 minutes or until toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. 

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Alissa Segersten, MS, CN

Alissa Segersten, MS, CN, is the founder of Nourishing Meals®, an online meal-planning membership with over 2,000 nourishing recipes and tools to support dietary change and better health. As a functional nutritionist, professional recipe developer, author of The Whole Life Nutrition Cookbook and Nourishing Meals, and co-author of The Elimination Diet, she helps people overcome health challenges through food. A mother of five, Alissa understands the importance of creating nutrient-dense meals for the whole family. Rooted in science and deep nourishment, her work makes healthy eating accessible, empowering thousands to transform their well-being through food.

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FabFrugalFood (visitor) 15 years ago

I'll pick this up no matter what - but would sure love to win it!

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Pascale (visitor) 15 years ago

It looks great. Do you think I can substitute de eggs for something else like chia seeds...we are allergic to eggs :(

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Mark Fruehm (visitor) 15 years ago

Tried your pumpkin cheesecake recipe.. made with millet.... AWESOME! Always enjoy trying new recipes.

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alisa (visitor) 15 years ago

i tend to shy away from gluten-free baking because it often involves a lot of sugar. this gives me hope!

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Emeh (visitor) 15 years ago

So grateful for all the recipes! SUch a gift to be able to not feel left out of eating delicious AND nutritious baked goods. and also to feel like I can share them freely with non gluten free folks and not have to worry about a bad reaction. Everyone loves em.

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Linda L. (visitor) 15 years ago

This looks so yummy! Would love to win her book! Shared on FB as well!

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Unknown (visitor) 15 years ago

Yummy -- looks so good!

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Laila (visitor) 15 years ago

Great looking recipe....I think I may try making it later today!

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Anne D. (visitor) 15 years ago

Ohhhhh stop! just posted on Fcaebook :)

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Anne D. (visitor) 15 years ago

It so is refreshing to find such healthy wonderful foods on your sight. I love your book and cannot wait for the next one. Your book has even inspired my partner to cook :) I will have to check out Kelly's book.
Thank you!
Anne

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Donna (visitor) 15 years ago

looks great! could always use a fabulous new cookbook

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Anonymous (visitor) 15 years ago

I shared on Facebook.
Sheila Fishel

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Anonymous (visitor) 15 years ago

My GF/DF vegan family would use this book a lot! Sheila Fishel

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Mandy F (visitor) 15 years ago

Love to win this book! Must try this recipe (it suits my gluten-free, dairy-free, cane sugar-free lifestyle)
Mandy Davis

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Prince Andrew … (visitor) 15 years ago

shared on FB. i might try this one.. beans in batter freaks me out a bit

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alexis (visitor) 15 years ago

yum!!

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alexis (visitor) 15 years ago

Can't wait to try this!

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Nancy (visitor) 15 years ago

I am looking forward to making this cake. I am looking for nutritious foods for breakfast and treats. Thank you.

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Meagan (visitor) 15 years ago

I've been wanting to try more of Kelly's recipes for a while now. This is a great reminder! Not sure how I would react to all the beanness of this recipe.

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Kristi B. (visitor) 15 years ago

I am definitely going to buy this cookbook, I can always count on your site and Kelly's site to provide me with a recipe that will fit all my families' food intolerances/issues ;-) --so thank you!

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Sarah (visitor) 15 years ago

That looks great! I made a successful (by MY tastebud's standards, anyway) batch of black bean brownies just before I left home for my kitchenless dorm, so I'm looking forward to trying a cake recipe with white beans or chickpeas.

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Tiffany (visitor) 15 years ago

Just posted to FB!

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Tiffany (visitor) 15 years ago

Woo hoo! This cookbook looks wonderful!

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Unknown (visitor) 15 years ago

Glad to discover another grain, dairy and soy free treat! Looking forward to baking this one for the Holidays! Tx for sharing! Michelle

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Becca (visitor) 15 years ago

Love your blog. I've made so many of your recipes. Although I'm vegan, I am able to easily adapt your recipes to fit my diet.

I also starting to read more of the Spunky Coconut blog too!

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Karol (visitor) 15 years ago

I have not posted before, but I have used a number of your recipes and am never disappointed. I look forward to trying this one.

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Unknown (visitor) 15 years ago

Yum! This recipe and cookbook look great!

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Unknown (visitor) 15 years ago

Every single recipe of yours that I've tried is delicious!

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Unknown (visitor) 15 years ago

This no grain recipe is soooo creative. I'll try it soon. Many thanks. Phyllis

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Kimberly (visitor) 15 years ago

I really need to try this recipe! I love baking with coconut flour and it looks delicious! Would love to have this cookbook!

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fitquestmom (visitor) 15 years ago

I would LOVE to have this cookbook so I can expand my GF and Dairy free base. I am a big fan of your blog!

Gretchen T.

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Diane-The WHOLE Gang (visitor) 15 years ago

Looks great. Her cookbook just arrived and I can't wait to get baking.

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Joe and Emily (visitor) 15 years ago

Its in the oven! My girls happily helped out. They tasted all the ingredients along the way and the batter. So nice that it does not have eggs. Thanks so much for sharing this recipe.

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Stephanie C. (visitor) 15 years ago

This recipe looks heavenly. I've been GF for 9 years now and I'm always inspired by your posts. I'd love a copy of this cookbook ;)

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Heather Who (visitor) 15 years ago

I owe a friend a big hug for referring me to your blog! Gluten has so damaged my gut that I have malabsorption issues. I started my GF diet a few years ago, but recently started cheating... and suffering for it. Yummy recipes make staying on track, and healthy, much easier. Thank you!

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Tami (visitor) 15 years ago

My daughter and I have been gluten free since this past spring. She is dairy free too, which has been more of a challenge for me. Would love to win a new cookbook!

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Anonymous (visitor) 15 years ago

I would love to be a winner! This cookbook sounds fabulous!

Colleen
marsbarmom(at)cox(dot)net

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Ellen (visitor) 15 years ago

i shared this on Twitter http://twitter.com/#!/ellen1214/status/10559789213941761

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Ellen (visitor) 15 years ago

I am really looking forward to trying this recipe!

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Christi (visitor) 15 years ago

I can't wait to try this.
Christi
keenerfamily at gmail dot com

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Me (visitor) 15 years ago

Looks so yummy! Can't wait to make it.

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noosh. (visitor) 15 years ago

this looks so good! can't wait to try this recipe :)

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Carrie G (visitor) 15 years ago

Posted to Facebook!

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Carrie G (visitor) 15 years ago

I was introduced to your site today. This will be made by the end of the weekend!!

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Lyn (visitor) 15 years ago

That looks yummy! I tried your great sandwich bread. I sure would like to have her book. I am new to gluten free and am enjoying trying different things. I know I feel better eating gluten free.
Lyn

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Micaela Marques (visitor) 15 years ago

Great giveaway! I love her blog :).

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Lyn (visitor) 15 years ago

Looks yummy! Can't wait to try it.

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Erron (visitor) 15 years ago

A douplicate ?? I was having trouble posting a comment so this may be a double

Yum that looks lovely I can't wait to try it. Erron Anderson

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Erron (visitor) 15 years ago

Posted to twitter, I really would love a copy of that book. If I'm not picked I'm off to the store :)

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Erron (visitor) 15 years ago

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