Healthy Flourless Breakfast Oatmeal Apple Cake Recipe
This healthy flourless oatmeal apple cake is a delicious and easy-to-make breakfast or dessert option that’s kid-friendly and perfect for meal prep. It uses oats instead of flour and natural sweeteners like honey and apples for refined sugar-free indulgence. Moist, flavorful, and packed with wholesome ingredients, this recipe is great for using up apples and offers a nutritious start to your day or a guilt-free treat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 8 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 substitute)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 tbsp yogurt
- 2 eggs
- 1 Tbsp butter or coconut oil
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 180°C (350°F) to ensure it is hot and ready once your cake batter is prepared.
- Blend Ingredients: Place all ingredients in a blender or a bowl if using a hand blender. Use only three-quarters of the oats initially and blend until smooth, then fold in the remaining quarter of oats for texture.
- Prepare Baking Pan: Line a smaller-sized baking pan with parchment paper to prevent sticking and create an easy release surface.
- Pour and Bake: Pour the batter evenly into the lined pan, then bake for 20 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Store: Allow the cake to cool completely. Slice into portions and place in an airtight container. Refrigerate for at least one hour; the cake’s texture and flavor improve the longer it cools.
- Serve: Enjoy your oatmeal apple cake as a nutritious breakfast or a wholesome dessert.
Notes
- If you don’t have honey or maple syrup, you can substitute with 3-4 tablespoons of dark brown sugar. Perform a taste test to confirm the sweetness level suits your preference.
- Using a smaller baking pan than specified can yield a fluffier, taller cake as seen in photos.
- This cake stores well in the fridge and tastes better after cooling thoroughly.
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