Description
This Healthy Breakfast Oatmeal Apple Cake is a wholesome and lightly sweetened treat perfect for breakfast or snacks. Made with rolled oats, applesauce, whole wheat flour, and chopped apples, it’s packed with fiber and natural sweetness without refined sugars. The addition of walnuts or pecans adds a delightful crunch and healthy fats. Baked to perfection, this cake is moist, flavorful, and great served warm or at room temperature.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups rolled oats
- 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/4 cup maple syrup or honey
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup almond milk (or any milk)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Additional Ingredients
- 1 medium apple, peeled, cored, and finely chopped
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven and prepare the pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, whole wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and salt. Stir these together until evenly distributed.
- Combine wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the unsweetened applesauce, maple syrup (or honey), egg, almond milk, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and well blended.
- Combine wet and dry mixtures: Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing to maintain a tender texture.
- Fold in apples and nuts: Gently fold in the finely chopped apple and the chopped walnuts or pecans if you choose to include them, distributing evenly throughout the batter.
- Pour batter into pan: Transfer the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread it evenly with a spatula.
- Bake: Place the dish in the oven and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, indicating the cake is fully cooked.
- Cool and serve: Allow the cake to cool slightly before slicing into 9 pieces. Serve warm or at room temperature for a delicious, healthy start to your day.
Notes
- This cake is lightly sweetened and excellent for breakfast or snacks.
- You can substitute dairy milk for almond milk or any plant-based milk of your choice.
- For variation, try adding raisins or a pinch of nutmeg to the batter.
- Store the cake in the refrigerator for up to 5 days to keep it fresh.
