Gluten Free and Refined Sugar Free Beetroot and Blueberry Traybake Cake - Coeliac Sanctuary

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Posted On: 2nd August 2025

Looking for a healthier bake that doesn’t compromise on flavour? This moist and wholesome gluten free beetroot and blueberry traybake is naturally sweet, refined sugar free, and perfect for coeliac friendly baking. It’s a great way to sneak in some veggie goodness—ideal for fussy eaters or coeliac kids who might not usually go near beetroot! Packed with juicy blueberries and earthy beetroot, this vibrant cake is as nutritious as it is delicious, making it a brilliant treat for lunchboxes, after school snacks, or weekend baking.

Gluten Free and Refined Sugar Free Beetroot and Blueberry Traybake Cake

This recipe is...

Low Calorie, Low Sugar, Vegetarian

Ingredients

250g cooked beetroot
1 egg
75ml milk
100ml vegetable oil
100g honey
270g gluten free self raising flour
100g gluten free oats (or switch to extra flour if you can't tolerate oats)
1tsp mixed spice
1tsp vanilla extract
125g blueberries

Preparation Time: 15 Mins
Cooking Time: 50 Mins

This recipe contains

Dairy, Egg

Method

1. Place the cooked beetroots in a food processor or chopper and blitz until fine pieces add the egg, milk and vegetable oil and blitz again for a 30 seconds to make a smooth paste.

2. In a large mixing bowl, place the gluten free self raising flour, gluten free oats and mixed spice, stir to combine then beat in beetroot mixture and vanilla extract.

3. Add the blueberries and fold through the mix.

4. Grease and line a square baking tray (I used a 9 inch square), pour in the mix and place in an oven preheated to gas mark 5/190c, bake for 40-50 mins until firm to the touch and browned on top.

5. While still warm brush the top with some extra honey to give it a light sticky glaze. Cut into 16 pieces and enjoy!

This recipe makes 16 slices
Nutritional info per slice

Calories	Carbs	Fibre	Fat	Sugar	Protein
172	25g	1g	7g	7g	2g