Vegan Matcha Blueberry Cake

Treat yourself to a wholesome indulgence with this vegan matcha & blueberry loaf cake—gluten-free and made without refined sugar. It’s the perfect recipe to combine pleasure and nutrition, while enjoying the powerful antioxidants of organic ceremonial matcha and the goodness of blueberries. Light, moist, and beautifully flavourful, it quickly becomes a go-to for mindful snacks or healthier desserts.

Prep & Cook Time

Prep time: 10 minutes

Bake time: 35–40 minutes

Total time: 45–50 minutes

Serves: 8 slices

Ingredients

• 1 flax egg (1 tbsp ground flaxseed + 3 tbsp water)
• 120 g unsweetened applesauce
• 2 tbsp maple syrup
• 60 g almond flour
• 60 g rice flour
• 1 pinch of salt
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
• 4 g (about 1 tsp) organic ceremonial matcha
• 70 g fresh or frozen blueberries

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 180°C.
2. Make the flax egg: mix ground flaxseed with water and let it sit for 5 minutes.
3. Wet mix: in a bowl, combine applesauce, maple syrup, matcha, and apple cider vinegar.
4. Dry mix: in a separate bowl, combine rice flour, almond flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
5. Combine wet and dry mixes, then gently fold in the blueberries (don’t overmix).
6. Pour the batter into a greased loaf tin and bake for 35 to 40 minutes.
7. Cool and enjoy: let the cake cool before slicing. Optional: dust a little matcha on top for a beautiful finish.

Tips & variations

Add chopped hazelnuts or almonds for a crunchy touch. You can also swap blueberries for raspberries or blackberries depending on the season. This cake keeps for up to 3 days in the fridge and can be frozen in slices for a quick snack.

Nutrition highlights

Matcha and blueberries are two antioxidant-rich superfoods. Applesauce replaces refined sugar and keeps the texture moist and light. Rice flour and almond flour bring steady energy and healthy fats—perfect for a balanced treat.

When to enjoy it

Ideal as a healthy snack or a light dessert, this loaf pairs beautifully with tea, coffee, or a calm afternoon break. Its naturally gentle sweetness makes it a lovely option pre- or post-workout.

Diet-friendly

Suitable for vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free lifestyles—and for anyone reducing refined sugar.

Nutritional values (per 1 slice)

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