So, you want meatballs but not the meat? And you want cake, but not the dairy meltdown? Welcome, high-maintenance goddess.
These vegan meatballs bring the flavor, sass, and soy-based swagger to your plate without the cow-shaped guilt trip.
They’re tender, juicy, and entirely free from moo. Now add a thick slice of coffee cake because you deserve dessert with your entrée.
This combo screams “I care about the planet, but I still eat like royalty.”
Serve it, flaunt it, and try not to gloat when everyone begs for the recipe.
Meatballs with Coffee Cake
Savory, juicy plant-based meatballs made from lentils and oats, paired with a moist vegan coffee cake. Comfort food, no animals invited.
Ingredients
Vegan Meatballs:
- 1 cup cooked lentils
- ½ cup rolled oats
- 2 tbsp ground flaxseed
- ¼ cup water
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Vegan Coffee Cake:
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 tbsp cinnamon
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¾ cup almond milk
- ¼ cup coconut oil melted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp maple syrup for swirl drama
Instructions
Meatballs:
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a small bowl, mix flaxseed with water and let sit for 5 minutes.
- Combine lentils, oats, soy sauce, flax mix, olive oil, and seasonings in a food processor.
- Pulse until mixture is chunky, not mushy (kind of like your ex’s personality).
- Roll into 12 balls.
- Place on lined baking sheet and bake for 25 minutes, flipping halfway.
- Optional: Sear in a skillet for extra crisp.
Coffee Cake:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, combine flour, sugar, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk almond milk, coconut oil, and vanilla.
- Mix wet and dry ingredients.
- Pour into greased loaf pan.
- Swirl maple syrup over the top like you’re creating abstract art.
- Bake for 30 minutes or until golden and glorious.
- Cool, slice, and serve with meatballs if you’re feeling wild.
Notes
Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
Meatballs (3 per serving):- Calories: 190
- Total Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 9g
- Calories: 210
- Total Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
Vitamins and Minerals (Per Serving)
- Iron: 15%
- Folate: 12%
- Magnesium: 10%
- Vitamin A: 10%
- Calcium: 9%
Additional Notes/Tips to Enhance Flavor
- Add chopped walnuts to the cake for texture and extra flair.
- Drizzle vegan gravy on meatballs if you’re feeling fancy.
- A pinch of cayenne in the meatball mix = subtle heat and major attitude.
- Use oat milk in the cake for extra richness.
- Leftovers? Freeze them. Future-you will thank present-you.
