Blueberry-Zucchini Coffee Cake with Almond Crumb Topping

Ali Segersten (author) Aug 21, 2025
BLUEBERRY ZUCCHINI COFFEE CAKE GLUTEN-FREE-1
Difficulty
Average Recipe
Prep Time
20 minutes
Cook Time
35 minutes
Servings
8

This tender gluten-free, dairy-free coffee cake is bursting with fresh summer flavors—juicy blueberries and garden zucchini tucked into every bite. Lightly sweetened with unrefined sugars and packed with protein, healthy fats, and fiber, it makes a nourishing treat to enjoy with iced tea on the porch with family and friends. The version pictured here was made with sunny yellow zucchini from my garden and freshly picked blueberries—summer’s perfect pairing!

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

1¾ cups blanched almond flour (gently packed)
½ cups oat flour
¼ cups tapioca flour
1 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoons baking soda
¼ teaspoons sea salt
½ teaspoons ground cardamom (optional)

Wet Ingredients

2 large eggs
cups avocado oil
cups maple syrup
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons lemon zest

Other Ingredients

1 cups grated zucchini moisture squeezed out
¾ cups blueberries

Crumb Topping

cups blanched almond flour (gently packed)
cups coconut sugar
2 tablespoons tapioca flour
½ teaspoons cinnamon
3 tablespoons butter melted