Easter healthy cake with vegetables

A unique Easter cake made with fresh vegetables, spelt, and chickpea flour. Healthy, and perfect for a spring holiday dessert.

Ingredients (1 large cake):

• 1 cup spelt flour
• 1/2 cup chickpea flour
• 1/3 cup olive oil
• 1/2 tsp sea salt
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 cup oat milk
• 1/2 cup grated pumpkin
• 1/4 cup grated zucchini
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
• 2 tbsp sunflower seeds
• 2 tbsp pumpkin seeds
• 1 tsp maple syrup

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 360°F (180°C) and lightly grease a 9-inch round pan.
2. In a large bowl, mix spelt flour, chickpea flour, salt, and baking soda.
3. In a separate bowl, combine olive oil, oat milk, and maple syrup. Stir well.
4. Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and mix until combined.
5. Fold in grated pumpkin, zucchini, parsley, sunflower seeds, and pumpkin seeds.
6. Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 28–32 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
7. Let cool, then serve as a nutrient-rich Easter treat. Optionally, drizzle with a little honey or sprinkle extra seeds on top.