Description
This Healthy Breakfast Oatmeal Apple Cake is a delicious and nutritious way to start your day. Packed with oats, apples, and nuts, it’s a satisfying treat that is perfect for breakfast or as a wholesome snack.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 2 large eggs
- 1/3 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 medium apple, diced
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease an 8×8-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
- Mix the ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the rolled oats, applesauce, eggs, honey or maple syrup, melted coconut oil, vanilla extract, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt.
- Add the apple and nuts: Fold in the diced apple and nuts if using.
- Bake: Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the center is set and the edges are lightly golden.
- Cool and serve: Allow to cool slightly before slicing into squares.
Notes
- This cake is naturally sweetened and makes a great make-ahead breakfast.
- Serve warm with a dollop of yogurt or a drizzle of nut butter for extra protein.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
