Gluten-Free/ No Refined Sugar / Small-Batch Healthy Dessert
These soft mini cakes are made with oat and flax flour, filled with juicy cherries, and topped with a light chocolate yogurt glaze.
They are warm, comforting, naturally sweet, and designed to fit a balanced lifestyle without feeling restrictive.
YOU’LL NEED
For the Mini Cakes
- 3 tbsp oat flour
- 1 tsp flaxseed flour
- 1 egg
- 2 tbsp plain Greek yogurt or kefir
- 1/3 tsp baking powder
- Sweetener to taste (stevia or erythritol)
- 5–6 thawed cherries
- Optional:
- vanilla extract
- cinnamon
- 1 tsp rice flour for a softer texture
For the Chocolate Glaze
- 1 tsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1–1½ tbsp Greek yogurt
- Sweetener to taste
- 1–2 tsp warm milk or water
Optional Topping
- extra cherries
- mandarin slices
- cinnamon
HOW TO PREPAR
Step 1 — Prepare the Batter
In a bowl, whisk together the egg, yogurt, and sweetener.
Add oat flour, flaxseed flour, and baking powder.
Mix until a thick batter forms.
Step 2 — Add the Cherries
Pat the cherries dry with a paper towel and gently press them into the batter.
Step 3 — Microwave
Divide the batter into small silicone molds or ramekins (about 2 inches / 5 cm wide).
Microwave for 2–3 minutes at 700–800W.
Do not overcook — the cakes continue setting for about 1 minute after heating.
Step 4 — Make the Chocolate Glaze
Mix cocoa powder, yogurt, and sweetener.
Add warm milk or water little by little until smooth and creamy.
Spread over the warm cakes.
SERVING SUGGESTION
Serve warm with:
- fresh or thawed cherries
- mandarin slices
- hot coffee or tea
The chocolate-cherry combination gives these mini cakes a rich dessert flavor without heavy ingredients.
NUTRITION VALUE
(Approximate per mini cake)
- Calories: 120–150 kcal
- Protein: 5–6 g
- Fiber: 2–3 g
- Gluten-Free
- No Refined Sugar
WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS
Unlike traditional desserts, these mini cakes combine:
- fiber from oat and flax flour
- protein from egg and yogurt
- naturally tart cherries
- a lighter chocolate topping
This combination may help create better satiety and a more stable energy response compared to high-sugar baked desserts.
STORAGE
Best served fresh and warm.
However, they can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
Reheat in the microwave for 15–20 seconds before serving.
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