Ever crave a slice of cake with your tea or coffee—only to end up eating more than you planned? That’s because rich, sugar-loaded cakes often leave you wanting seconds (and thirds!). They spike your blood sugar, then leave you sluggish, sleepy, or craving even more sweets afterward.
Bake this easy, healthy low calorie Oat Flour Tea Cake to enjoy the pleasure of a sweet, soft, moist cake, without the heavy calories and without the sugar crash. It’s light, wholesome, and perfectly balanced so you can enjoy your tea break without feeling heavy or tired afterward.
Ingredients:
- 40g (1/3c) Oats for grinding
- 50g (5tbs) Allulose or other natural sweeteners (stevia, monkfruit)
- 1 Egg (about 50g)
- 60g (4tbs) Low-fat/light Greek yogurt
- 10g (2tsp) Butter for melting (or nut butter but higher calorie count)
- 5ml (1tsp) Vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- 1/4tsp baking powder
- Optional: zero or low-calorie fruit jams or spread to top
1. Preheat oven to 160 °C (320 °F). (skip preheat by using your airfryer, bake mode)
2. Lightly grease or line your 500 ml dish (or 12x12cm pan) with parchment.
3. Mix in a bowl: egg, Greek yogurt, melted butter, and vanilla.
4. Blend then add into the bowl: allulose, oat flour, baking powder, and salt.
5. Spread evenly in pan.
6. Bake 18–20 minutes until edges set and centre slightly soft. Add more minutes if you want it firmer.
Macros (total) Calories: *270 | Protein: 19 g | Fat: 13 g | Carbs: 24 g | Fibre: 4.5 g
(*calorie count depend on ingredient used)
Why You’ll Love It
This recipe swaps out refined flour and sugar for oat flour and allulose (or your choice of natural sweetener), giving you a cake that’s naturally satisfying and packed with protein. It’s perfect for mindful eaters who want a treat that fuels rather than drains.
Why You Should Switch to Low-Calorie Cakes!
Sometimes you just want a slice of cake with your tea or coffee. It’s comforting, familiar, and a simple joy in the middle of the day. But if you often reach for rich or sugar-loaded slices, you may notice how easily one piece turns into two—or even three.
Sweet and carb-heavy desserts don’t just tempt your taste buds; they trigger your brain to crave more. Soon after the pleasure fades, you’re left with a sugar crash—feeling tired, bloated, or moody.
That’s why switching to low-calorie cakes can be a small change that makes a big difference. You can still enjoy your favourite treat, but in a way that supports your health, energy, and goals. Here’s why it’s worth making the switch.
1. Prevent Sugar Crashes and Energy Slumps
Refined sugar and white flour spike your blood sugar quickly, giving a short burst of energy followed by a sharp crash. That’s when you feel sleepy, sluggish, or crave another sweet fix.
Low-calorie cakes made with oat flour and natural sweeteners like allulose or monk fruit digest more slowly, providing a steady release of energy. You stay full longer and avoid the rollercoaster effect of sugar highs and lows.
2. Support Weight Management Without Deprivation
If you’re watching your weight, you don’t need to give up cake entirely. You just need a smarter version. A low-calorie recipe like this one gives you the satisfaction of dessert but with highly reduced calorie counts!
3. Better Ingredients for a Healthier Gut
Oat flour isn’t just lower in calories—it’s higher in fibre and nutrients than white flour. Fibre helps with digestion, promotes fullness, and feeds good gut bacteria. A healthy gut supports better metabolism, immune function, and mood balance.
Low-fat Greek yogurt adds protein and probiotics, while natural sweeteners avoid the inflammation linked with refined sugars. Together, these ingredients make your treat not just lighter—but genuinely nourishing.
4. Keep Your Blood Sugar Stable
For people managing blood sugar—whether due to diabetes, insulin resistance, or general health concerns—traditional cakes can be risky. They raise glucose levels quickly, forcing your body to produce more insulin.
Low-calorie cakes made with low-glycemic ingredients like oats and allulose don’t cause the same spike. This helps maintain stable blood sugar and supports long-term metabolic health.
5. Boost Mood Without the Crash
Many people reach for sweets to lift their mood, but high-sugar desserts often do the opposite after the initial rush. The crash that follows can leave you anxious or irritable. Low-calorie, balanced treats give you comfort without the guilt or mood swings.
Ingredients like oats and yogurt also contain B vitamins and amino acids that help regulate serotonin—the “feel-good” hormone.
6. Save Calories for What Matters
By swapping high-calorie bakery slices for low-calorie homemade sweets, you save hundreds of calories without feeling deprived. You give yourself more room for a nourishing meal or smoothie, or even another guilt-free snack!
Choose Low-Calorie Sweets Today
You don’t have to give up cake to stay healthy. By switching to low-calorie, nutrient-dense recipes, you get the best of both worlds—sweet satisfaction and steady energy. Start with this oat flour tea cake and taste how delicious balance can be. Bake your own sweet treats and replace refined flour with oat flour and use natural sweeteners. You’ll enjoy a balanced treat that fits into your daily calorie goals.
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