Balanced Coffee Cake with Oats and Walnuts
A wholesome coffee cake recipe designed to support hormonal balance and reduce inflammation with fiber-rich oats and omega-3 rich walnuts.
Prep
10 min
Cook
30 min
Total
40 min
Makes about
1 serving
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Made by Melissa + Lila
Melissa created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
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Prep
10 min
Cook
30 min
Total
40 min
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Equipment
Oven · Whisk · Mixing bowl
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Prep the vegetables and measure pantry ingredients earlier in the day to shorten cook time.
Do these three things first
- 1Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- 2Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 3Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
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Instructions
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Next: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C)
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C)
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8-inch square baking pan.
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Mix oats
In a large bowl, mix oats, whole wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
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Whisk together coconut oil
In another bowl, whisk together coconut oil, applesauce, maple syrup, Greek yogurt, and vanilla extract.
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Combine wet and dry ingredients until just…
Combine wet and dry ingredients until just mixed. Fold in chopped walnuts.
Look for: just mixed
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Pour batter into the prepared pan and…
Pour batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a…
Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Look for: a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean
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Let cool before slicing
Let cool before slicing.
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