Healthy Streusel Coffee Cake Recipe

I first baked this coffee cake a few weeks ago, when two good friends and their young children visited us in Milwaukee.

I served big slices for breakfast, with a quiet aside to Mom that it happened to be a healthy coffee cake made with whole wheat flour and Greek yogurt (no need to mention this to the kiddos, of course).

After devouring their slices, both kids went in for another, and the youngest did what I suspect many of us have wanted to do when facing a slice of coffee cake: he ate all of the streusel right off the top in two great, big forkfuls.

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I feel the same way about Healthy Pumpkin Bread. It needs to have some substance to it when you pick up a slice, without being dense or dry.

To make this pumpkin coffee cake vegan, swap dairy-free yogurt for the Greek yogurt, and make sure to use dairy-free milk. For the streusel topping, use a vegan butter. For the glaze, use a dairy-free milk.

Prepare and bake the coffee cake as directed. Once it’s completely cooled, wrap it tightly with plastic wrap. Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator, then serve warm.

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I do not recommend making this recipe as pumpkin bundt coffee cake, as it will not yield enough batter and I fear with its mega moisture content, it won’t rise properly. If you’d like a bundt coffee cake recipe, check out this Lemon Blueberry Bundt Cake and Grandma’s Butter Bundt Coffee Cake.

Bake the muffins at 400 degrees F for 18 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center of a muffin comes out clean. These Coffee Cake Muffins are another scrumptious choice.

Yes, you can use a different glaze if you prefer. I think the maple glaze from this Pumpkin Scones recipe would be tasty.

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An easy recipe for moist, healthy pumpkin coffee cake with irresistible brown sugar streusel crumb topping. Perfect for fall with warm spices!

Serving: 1 (of 12) Calories: 288 kcal Carbohydrates: 43 g Protein: 4 g Fat: 12 g Saturated Fat: 3 g Polyunsaturated Fat: 3 g Monounsaturated Fat: 6 g Trans Fat: 1 g Cholesterol: 8 mg Potassium: 148 mg Fiber: 2 g Sugar: 24 g Vitamin A: 3280 IU Vitamin C: 1 mg Calcium: 59 mg Iron: 1 mg

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Buttery, moist, cinnamon coffee cake swirled with a spiced-sugary filling, topped with crunchy streusel, and sprinkled with a plot twist? NO butter, NO refined sugar, and grain free. Yes, friend! This Healthy Starbucks Coffee Cake recipe is made with good for you, natural ingredients like almond flour, greek yogurt, avocado oil, eggs, and cozy natural sweeteners like cinnamon and maple syrup!

This is by far one of YOUR most requested recipes ever, and I was so excited to recreate it for us. But I couldn’t bring you the best copycat Starbucks recipe on the internet without loading it with health benefits for our blood sugar, heart, and gut health! Make this healthy Starbucks coffee cake recipe for protein-packed on-the-go breakfasts, for brunch recipe ideas, and for the perfect healthy dessert to bring to parties that will have your friends fighting over the last piece.

Somehow, I’d never actually tried this Starbucks coffee cake (or pretty much any Starbucks baked goods), but from the amount of requests I was getting from you all on Instagram to make a healthy version, I knew it had to be done. So, I trekked my way to my local Starbucks and WOW. It is DELICIOUS. But I wasn’t surprised– you all have great taste.

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My initial thought: Starbucks’ coffee cake is one of the most ~moist~ coffee cakes I’ve ever had. It’s got a warm, buttery flavor, which was the challenge— in addition to, of course, making it WAY more blood sugar friendly, so that you have actual energy after eating it; instead of the spike and crash that typically happens with baked goods. Being blood sugar friendly also helps with health things like hormone balance, weight loss, and energy, which we talk in-depth about on this Healthier Together Podcast episode with the Glucose Goddess!

But, I stood corrected. THIS Healthy Starbucks Coffee Cake Recipe is the most moist (yet fluffy) buttery (yet butter-free) coffee cake you will ever have. I can’t wait for you to try it!

This cinnamon coffee cake is totally gluten free, grain free and filled with protein, fiber, and healthy fats. It can easily be made dairy free by subbing greek yogurt for avocado oil (details for this easy ingredient swap are below!).

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I wanted to use greek yogurt in this recipe mostly because it’s probiotic and high in protein, but also because it makes the cake SO moist and fluffy. However, some of us just can’t vibe with diary and I totally respect that. So, I made sure this coffee cake recipe could easily be made without it!

To make this recipe dairy free, I recommend substituting the 1/2 cup of greek yogurt in the cake for 1/4 cup of avocado oil.

This coffee cake recipe will stay fresh for 4-5 days! Just wrap the cake well in foil or plastic wrap and store it in the refrigerator until you’re ready to eat.

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I hope you enjoy, and tag me if you make this Healthy Starbucks Coffee Cake on Instagram (@)— I can’t wait to see!

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With fun, easy steps and a deep grounding in the latest science, you’ll be armed with everything you need to achieve your dream life, from your gut health to your finances to your friendships and beyond.Grab a cup of coffee and enjoy this healthy coffee cake made with Greek yogurt and whole wheat flour. With a delicious cinnamon streusel swirl and crumb topping, this lightened up coffee cake is a great brunch treat or snack!

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Torn between a simple, sweet breakfast treat and a more nutritious option for feeding a brunch crowd? There's no need to choose when you can make a few healthier swaps in this delicious cinnamon crumb coffee cake made with Greek yogurt! It's the perfect solution to hosting brunches, a snack for your morning coffee, or a make-ahead friendly breakfast for your family.

This deliciously moist coffee cake is perfectly spiced with warm cinnamon, has just the right amount of sweetness to be a breakfast (versus a dessert disguised as breakfast) and has a delightful crumb topping and streusel swirled throughout. Let's be honest, who can resist a good crumb topping? It can be whipped up fairly quickly with just a few ingredients, makes your house smell heavenly while it bakes, and is the perfect accompaniment to eggs, bacon, fruit, and of course, a nice cup of coffee! Since it's a little more nutrient-dense than your average coffee cake, it's better for filling you up longer and not leaving you with a sugar hangover.

Greek yogurt takes the place of butter and/or sour cream in this coffee cake. It adds moisture (and a protein boost!) with less fat. I also used whole wheat pastry flour for extra fiber, but with a texture that's still nice and tender. I cut the sugar so that there's still sweetness, just not too much.

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This cake is great for making ahead! You can make it up to 2 days in advance and store covered at room temperature. Any leftovers should be stored in the refrigerator after a couple of days.

Kaleigh McMordie, MCN, RDN, LD, is a Registered Dietitian and Licensed Dietitian in Abilene, Texas, as well as a member of the Baby Led Weaning Dietitians Network. Kaleigh can be found at kaleighmcmordie.com.