🍎🍫 Just Apples and Cocoa! No Sugar!
“I eat it every day and I’m losing weight before my eyes!”
🍰 Description
This flourless, sugar-free, chocolatey apple bake is a wholesome treat made with just a few clean ingredients. Naturally sweet from fresh apples and enriched with cocoa, this light and fluffy cake is perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a midday snack. No added sugar, no flour—just goodness in every bite!
📝 Ingredients
- 4 medium sweet apples (Fuji, Honeycrisp, or Gala – peeled, cored, and chopped)
- 4 large eggs
- 5 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- Olive oil (just for greasing the pan)
🔧 Instructions
- Preheat Oven:
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Lightly grease a small loaf pan or round baking dish with olive oil. - Prepare the Apples:
Peel and chop the apples into small cubes. Steam or microwave them until soft (about 5–7 minutes), then mash or blend into a smooth purée. - Mix the Batter:
In a mixing bowl, beat the eggs. Add the apple purée, cocoa powder, and baking powder. Mix until well combined and smooth. - Pour & Bake:
Pour the mixture into the greased baking dish. Tap the dish gently to remove air bubbles. - Bake:
Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool before slicing. - Serve:
Enjoy warm or chilled. Optionally dust with more cocoa or top with yogurt, berries, or nuts for a fuller treat.
🍽️ Servings
- Makes 6 slices or servings
💡 Notes & Tips
- Use very ripe apples for maximum natural sweetness.
- A blender makes the purée smoother, but a fork mash works too.
- You can add a pinch of cinnamon or vanilla extract for more flavor.
- To make it extra moist, stir in a tablespoon of plain yogurt or nut butter.
- Store in fridge up to 3 days, or freeze for later.
🧠 Nutritional Info (per serving, approx.)
- Calories: ~90–100
- Protein: 4g
- Carbs: 12g (mostly natural sugars and fiber from apples)
- Fat: 3g
- Fiber: 2g
- No refined sugar, no flour, gluten-free
🌟 Health Benefits
- Apples provide fiber (for digestion), antioxidants, and vitamin C.
- Cocoa is rich in flavonoids and supports heart and brain health.
- Eggs add protein and healthy fats to keep you full longer.
- Naturally sweet, low in calories, and supports weight loss by avoiding processed sugars and flours.
❓ Q&A
Q: Can I use green apples?
A: They’re less sweet and may make the result more tart—stick with sweeter varieties for best flavor.
Q: Can I make it vegan?
A: Yes! Replace eggs with a chia or flax egg alternative (4 tbsp flaxseed + 12 tbsp water), though texture will be denser.
Q: Can I use an air fryer?
A: Yes, at 160°C (320°F) for about 25–28 minutes. Use a small cake-safe tin or silicone mold.
Q: Is this kid-friendly?
A: Very! Kids love the mild chocolate flavor and natural sweetness—great for lunchboxes.
Q: Can I eat it cold?
A: Yes, it’s delicious chilled and even better the next day as flavors develop!