Go on and ring in the New Year with this extremely simple superfood, vegan and gluten free cake recipe. It will certainly become your go-to healthy treat, great for breakfast, dessert and fabulous for gift giving too. This airy sponge cake is made from a combination of superfoods: flax, chia and hemp seeds, coconut oil, maple syrup, cocao, brown rice flour and blueberries. To make this vegan we use banana as an As egg replacement and vegan chocolate chips. Adding chocolate chips and you favorite nut (walnuts work well!) makes the cake an extra decadent treat.
They are also kid approved! They were road tested at Christine’s daughter’s third birthday party, served as mini cupcakes. And kids can get involved too by mashing the bananas and folding in the chips. Experiment with different cooking molds too. We love the “Freshware” Silicone and BPA free mini bundt cake molds.
Who says you can’t have cake for breakfast?
INGREDIENTS
*Use organic if possible
1.5 cups brown rice flour
2 tsp baking powder
1 cup of almond or coconut milk
¼ cup olive oil or coconut oil
2 tsp chia seeds
1 tsp ground flax seeds
1 tsp hemp seeds
2 tsp of cocao
6 tbsp water
3 ripe bananas
1 cup of blueberries
1/3 to ½ cup of maple syrup (taste and see what you prefer)
Vegan chocolate chips (Optional. Sprinkle in, as you like! A little goes a long way. We enjoy “Enjoy Life
Foods” brand.)
2 tsp coconut flakes (Optional)
PROCESS
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Start by mixing 2 tbsp of chia seeds with 6 tbsp water in a small bowl, and let it sit for 15 minutes.
Meanwhile, combine all the other ingredients in a large bowl and mix until smooth. Ensure that the bananas are mashed well.
Add the chia mixture (plus any of the optional adds) and combine well. Use any cake, mini-muffin, or cupcake pan you like and pour in the mixture.
Let bake for 30 minutes. If in a cake pan, it may require 35-40 minutes. Keep checking every 2-3 minutes after 30 minutes. Insert a knife into the center and if it comes clean, it’s ready to ENJOY.
Let us know how you enjoy this cake! Bake it to celebrate YOU.
Inspired by naturallysassy.com
With Love and Gratitude,
Christine & Stephanie
