Description
Indulge in a delightful and healthy breakfast with this scrumptious Oatmeal Apple Cake. Packed with wholesome ingredients, this cake is perfect for a nutritious start to your day.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup maple syrup or honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup finely chopped or grated apple (peeled if desired)
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
- 1/4 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F and prepare an 8×8-inch baking dish.
- Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine oats, applesauce, eggs, maple syrup, vanilla, spices, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Stir well. Add milk, then fold in apple and nuts.
- Bake: Pour batter into the dish and bake for 30–35 minutes until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Allow to cool for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Enjoy warm or cold.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- Variations: Add raisins, coconut, or use pears instead of apples.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
