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Our satisfying healthy cake recipes are packed with wholesome ingredients, from fruit and nuts to wholegrain flour and even vegetables. We’ve got plenty more healthy baking ideas and healthy desserts, too! Plus, for broader inspiration, we have a wealth of healthy recipes.
Transform your favourite cake into a healthy snack. Made with peanut butter and bananas, these carrot cake bars are a great on-the-go nibble.
This quick and easy raw vegan carrot cake recipe is made with dates, dried apple and desiccated coconut.
If you have bowl of brussel sprouts, languishing untouched after a roast, help is at hand with this recipe for bubble and squeak. Ideal for breakfast, brunch, lunch or dinner, the leftovers are mashed and mixed with flour and potatoes, shaped into patties, then fried in butter.
If you're looking to impress your guests with a Middle Eastern-inspired dish, look no further than Maqluba. Topped with juicy vine tomatoes and garnished with vibrant pomegranate seeds, this dish is as beautiful as it is flavourful.
We’ve transformed our favourite Spanish paella into crunchy prawn cakes, served with a fresh salad. Packed full of flavour and ready in just 30 minutes, it’s the perfect mid-week meal that feels indulgent, without you having to break a sweat.
Add some Thai-inspired flavours to your Christmas party with these simple mini crab cakes, served with a tangy lime and sweet chilli sauce. Totally dairy- and gluten-free, these use tinned crab loaded with chilli, ginger and coriander for a quick canapé.
These crab cakes are luxurious yet surprisingly easy to prepare: dressed crab is mixed with mashed potato, flavoured with chilli, pepper, parsley and spring onions, then coated with breadcrumbs and fried. Serve with mayonnaise and a green salad for a delicious starter or light main course.
This smoothie is a great breakfast booster. Inspired by the flavours of carrot cake, our feel-good drink is a great way to start the day.
This healthy bake has all the classic flavour of an indulgent carrot cake recipe, but makes a healthy treat for kids and adults alike, as the cake is sweetened with apple, banana and sultanas and cut into snack-size squares.
Looking for ways to use up leftover rice? These crunchy rice cakes have a lovely kick to them – and are a good healthy, savoury snack to boot. The hazelnuts add a nice crunch. Add slightly more chilli if you like it hot.
This pretty low sugar cake recipe is perfect for any celebration or special occasion, using Stevia to replace the sugar. The fruity sponges are sandwiched with creamy citrus icing and a drizzle of tangy orange curd for a treat everyone can enjoy.
Look no further for a unique, dinner party dessert! This layered crêpe cake stacks lacy pancakes topped with a tangy, lemon curd swirled yoghurt for a striking pudding that easily feeds a crowd
A delicious twist on fish cakes made with leftover pearl barley
This recipe is great for kids! You can make these delicious rostis any size that you like but children love little mini ones spread with cream cheese, ricotta cheese or, for a more healthy variation, top with cottage cheese.
No will ever guess this wonderfully light and fragrant almond cake is actually packed with veg for a healthier treat
The next time you are craving a pastry for breakfast, why not try this traybake with crunchy branflakes and blueberries. The batter is also flavoured with cinnamon, vanilla and yoghurt, making this delicious morning treat one to savour with a black coffee.
These pea and asparagus risotto cakes are golden, crunchy and delicious. Great as a weekend dinner alongside a rocket salad.