Description
This Healthy Breakfast Oatmeal Apple Cake is a nutritious and delicious way to start your day. Made with wholesome ingredients like oats, apples, and nuts, this cake is lightly sweetened and perfect for meal prep.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1 large apple, peeled and grated
- ½ cup milk of choice (dairy or plant-based)
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup maple syrup or honey
- 2 tablespoons melted coconut oil or butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional:
- ¼ cup chopped walnuts or pecans
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease or line an 8×8-inch baking dish.
- Mix ingredients: In a large bowl, combine oats, applesauce, grated apple, milk, eggs, maple syrup, melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract. Add cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Fold in nuts if using.
- Bake: Pour batter into the baking dish, smooth the top, and bake for 35–40 minutes until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool and serve: Allow to cool slightly before slicing. Serve warm or store for meal prep.
Notes
- This cake is lightly sweetened—add more sweetener if desired.
- Enjoy topped with yogurt, nut butter, or fresh fruit.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
