Description
This Healthy Breakfast Oatmeal Apple Cake is a nutritious and delicious way to start your day. Packed with rolled oats, fresh apples, warm spices, and sweetened naturally with honey or maple syrup, this cake offers a wholesome breakfast option that’s both satisfying and easy to prepare. Perfect for meal prep or serving to family and friends, it’s moist, flavorful, and optionally includes crunchy nuts for added texture.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Fruit
- 2 large apples, peeled and chopped
Wet Ingredients
- 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
Optional Add-ins
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×9-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix together the rolled oats, baking powder, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and salt until evenly distributed.
- Add Apples: Fold the peeled and chopped apples into the dry mixture, ensuring the apple pieces are well coated with the oat and spice blend.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, honey or maple syrup, milk, vanilla extract, and melted coconut oil or vegetable oil until smooth and combined.
- Combine Mixtures: Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl containing the dry ingredients. Stir together gently but thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated into a consistent batter.
- Add Nuts (Optional): If using, fold in the chopped walnuts or pecans, distributing them evenly within the batter for added crunch and flavor.
- Bake: Transfer the batter into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly with a spatula. Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes or until the top turns golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the oatmeal apple cake to cool in the pan for several minutes before slicing. Serve warm or at room temperature as a comforting and healthy breakfast treat.
Notes
- You can substitute the rolled oats with gluten-free oats to make the recipe gluten-free.
- Use non-dairy milk such as almond or soy milk for a dairy-free version.
- The optional nuts add texture, but you can omit them if you prefer a nut-free dish.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or freeze for longer storage.
- For extra sweetness, drizzle a little additional honey or maple syrup on top before serving.
