Healthy Flourless Oatmeal Apple Cake Recipe
This healthy breakfast oatmeal apple cake is a flourless, refined sugar-free, and easy-to-make recipe perfect for meal prep. Featuring oats as the base and natural sweetness from apples and honey, it serves as a nutritious breakfast or a kid-friendly dessert. Its soft texture, similar to baked oatmeal, makes it an excellent way to use up apples and enjoy a wholesome start to your day.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup oats
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
Wet Ingredients
- 1 large apple, peeled and chopped
- 3 Tbsp honey (or 3–4 Tbsp dark brown sugar as alternative)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 tbsp yogurt
- 2 eggs
- 1 Tbsp butter or coconut oil
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) to ensure it’s ready when the batter is prepared.
- Prepare Batter: Place all ingredients except for 1/4 of the oats into a blender or bowl to use a hand blender. Blend or process until the mixture is smooth. Then fold in the remaining 1/4 cup of oats gently to add texture.
- Prepare Baking Pan: Line a smaller-sized baking pan with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make removal easier.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 20 to 30 minutes. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center; it should come out clean when the cake is ready.
- Cool and Store: Let the cake cool completely after baking. Slice and store the pieces in an airtight container in the refrigerator for at least an hour. The cake’s flavor and texture improve as it cools. Enjoy warm or chilled for breakfast or dessert.
Notes
- If honey or maple syrup is unavailable, substitute with 3-4 tablespoons of dark brown sugar; adjust sweetness by tasting the batter before baking.
- Using a smaller baking pan results in a fluffier cake, as seen in the photos.
- The cake keeps well refrigerated and is ideal for meal prepping your breakfast for the week.
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