Cinnamon Bun Toddler Cake (One pan!)
A soft, fluffy toddler cake made in one pan, with a Greek yogurt base, a few chia seeds and a cinnamon swirl on top. Finish with a yogurt drizzle for an easy breakfast or snack the whole family can share.
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Servings: 12 squares
Calories: 129kcal
Equipment
- 6x8-inch baking dish
- Fork or small whisk
- Silicone spatula
- Butter knife (for swirling)
- Small bowl (for the swirl)
Ingredients
Breakfast Cake base
- 1 egg
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- 3 tablespoon neutral oil olive oil or melted coconut oil
- 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 dash salt
Cinnamon Swirl (optional)
- 2 tablespoon coconut oil melted
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar or coconut sugar or date paste
- 2 teaspoon cinnamon
For serving (optional)
- yogurt for drizzling on top
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease or line a 6x8-inch baking dish.
- Add the egg and whisk. Add the Greek yogurt, maple syrup, coconut oil, and vanilla to the baking dish and whisk with a fork until smooth.
- Add the chia seeds and stir well. Add the flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Stir with a silicone spatula just until combined, then spread evenly.
- If doing the cinnamon swirl, in a small bowl, stir together the melted coconut oil, brown sugar and cinnamon.
- Drizzle or dollop the swirl over the batter and gently swirl with a butter knife.
- Bake for 30 minutes, until brown on top and cooked through the centre. Cool slightly before serving. Drizzle or pipe yogurt "icing" on top!
Notes
We love serving this with yogurt piped on top as "icing" alongside some apple or banana slices!
Store in the fridge for 3-4 days or freeze individual squares for up to 3 months.
Nutrition facts are an estimate.
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Nutrition
Calories: 129kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.004g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 71mg | Potassium: 52mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 23IU | Vitamin C: 0.04mg | Calcium: 54mg | Iron: 1mg