Description
A delicious and healthy breakfast option, this oatmeal apple cake is perfect for starting your day right.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 ½ cups unsweetened applesauce
- 1 cup almond milk (or any milk of choice)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 medium apple, peeled and diced
- ¼ cup walnuts, chopped (optional)
- ¼ cup raisins (optional)
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey (optional, for added sweetness)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, applesauce, almond milk, eggs, vanilla extract, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Mix until well combined.
- Gently fold in the diced apple, walnuts, and raisins if using. If you prefer a sweeter cake, add the maple syrup or honey at this stage.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and spread it evenly.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the top is golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider mixing in a teaspoon of nutmeg or a handful of blueberries.
- This cake can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, making it a great make-ahead breakfast option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg