Description
This Healthy Breakfast Oatmeal Apple Cake is a nutritious and delicious way to start your day. Made with wholesome ingredients like rolled oats, apples, and warm spices, it’s naturally sweetened with maple syrup or honey and baked to perfection. Perfect for a cozy morning or snack, this cake offers a tasty, fiber-rich option that’s easy to prepare and gluten-free if oat options allow.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup maple syrup or honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/2 cup milk of choice
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil, melted
Add-ins
- 1 1/2 cups finely chopped apples (peeled or unpeeled)
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease an 8×8-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the rolled oats, baking powder, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and salt. Stir these together evenly to distribute the spices and leavening agent.
- Whisk Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, maple syrup or honey, vanilla extract, unsweetened applesauce, milk of choice, and melted coconut oil until smooth and well blended.
- Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Pour the wet ingredient mixture into the bowl with dry ingredients. Stir gently until all the ingredients are just combined without overmixing.
- Add Apples and Nuts: Fold in the finely chopped apples and, if using, the chopped walnuts or pecans to add texture and flavor to the batter.
- Transfer and Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly. Place it in the preheated oven and bake for 35 to 40 minutes, until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the oatmeal apple cake to cool for about 10 minutes before slicing into 9 squares. Serve warm or at room temperature for a cozy breakfast or snack.
Notes
- This cake stores well in the fridge for up to 5 days, making it perfect for meal prep breakfasts.
- It also freezes beautifully for up to 3 months; thaw before serving.
- Choose sweet or tart apples based on your preference—Honeycrisp and Granny Smith are excellent choices.
- For extra flavor and texture, consider adding raisins or shredded coconut to the batter.
