Description
Indulge in a delightful and healthy breakfast with this scrumptious Oatmeal Apple Cake. Packed with whole grains, fresh apples, and a touch of sweetness, this cake is perfect for starting your day on a nutritious note.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Cake:
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 2 medium apples (peeled, cored, and finely chopped)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/3 cup maple syrup or honey
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease an 8×8-inch baking dish.
- Prepare the batter: In a large bowl, combine rolled oats and applesauce, then add in chopped apples, eggs, maple syrup or honey, Greek yogurt, and vanilla extract. Mix well.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together whole wheat flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Add this to the wet mixture and stir until just combined. Fold in nuts if desired.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared dish and bake for 35–40 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Serve: Allow the cake to cool slightly before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Experiment with different apple varieties for varied sweetness.
- Substitute applesauce with mashed banana or use dairy-free yogurt for a non-dairy option.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 5 days or frozen for 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 185
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
