Description
Enjoy a nutritious start to your day with this Healthy Breakfast Oatmeal Apple Cake. Packed with wholesome rolled oats, fresh apples, and a blend of warm spices, this apple cake is perfect for a hearty and satisfying breakfast. It’s easy to make and offers a delightful mix of flavors that will keep you energized throughout the morning.
Ingredients
2 cups rolled oats
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 large apples, peeled and chopped
2 large eggs
1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
1 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup melted coconut oil or vegetable oil
1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×9-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix together the rolled oats, baking powder, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and salt.
- Add Apples: Add the peeled and chopped apples to the dry mixture, tossing to coat.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, honey or maple syrup, milk, vanilla extract, and melted coconut oil or vegetable oil.
- Combine Mixtures: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until well combined.
- Add Nuts (Optional): Fold in the chopped walnuts or pecans, if using.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread it evenly. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the cake to cool before slicing. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
For a vegan version, substitute flax eggs or chia eggs for regular eggs.
To make gluten-free, use certified gluten-free rolled oats and check ingredient labels.
The cake can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9 servings
- Calories: 200 kcal per serving
