Description
This Healthy Breakfast Oatmeal Apple Cake is a delicious and nutritious way to start your day. Packed with wholesome rolled oats, fresh apples, warming spices, and a touch of natural sweetness, this cake is moist and comforting without any refined sugars. Perfect for a cozy breakfast or snack, it’s easy to make and suitable for the whole family.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- ¼ tsp salt
Wet Ingredients
- 2 eggs
- ¼ cup maple syrup or honey
- ¼ cup unsweetened applesauce
- ½ cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Additional Ingredients
- 2 apples, peeled, cored, and diced
- ¼ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven & Prep Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare a 9-inch round or square baking pan by greasing it lightly or lining it with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, baking powder, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and salt. Stir well to evenly distribute the leavening and spices throughout the oats.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, maple syrup (or honey), unsweetened applesauce, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth and fully combined.
- Combine & Fold in Apples: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients bowl. Stir gently but thoroughly until the mixture is fully combined. Carefully fold in the diced apples and, if using, the chopped walnuts or pecans for added texture and flavor.
- Bake: Pour the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan. Place it in the preheated oven and bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean, indicating it is cooked through.
- Cool & Serve: Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Once slightly cooled, slice and serve warm or at room temperature for a wholesome breakfast treat.
Notes
- You can substitute the milk with any plant-based milk to make it dairy-free.
- For added sweetness, drizzle extra maple syrup or honey before serving.
- Chopped nuts are optional but add a nice crunch and healthy fats.
- Use tart apples like Granny Smith for a balance of sweetness and tang.
- Keep leftovers refrigerated and consume within 3-4 days for best freshness.
