Description
Healthy Oatmeal Apple Cake is a nutritious and fluffy dessert made with rolled oats, fresh apples, and a natural gelling agent. This cake offers a moist texture, balanced sweetness with warm spices, and a wholesome flavor perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 2 fresh apples, peeled and diced
- 1/2 cup plant-based yogurt
- 1/4 cup maple syrup (natural)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tbsp natural gelling agent (dissolved in 2 tbsp almond milk)
- 1 tsp vegetarian Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 cup almond milk
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
Instructions
- Prepare the Apples and Oats: Peel and dice the fresh apples into small pieces. Soak the rolled oats in almond milk for about 10 minutes to soften while preheating the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the rolled oats, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and chopped walnuts. This dry mixture will form the base of the cake’s texture.
- Combine the Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together plant-based yogurt, maple syrup (natural), vegetarian Worcestershire sauce, and the natural gelling agent dissolved in almond milk to bring moisture and binding to the cake.
- Fold Wet and Dry Together: Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring gently to combine. Fold in the soaked apples evenly throughout the batter.
- Bake Until Golden: Pour the batter into a greased baking pan. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let cool slightly before slicing to maintain fluffiness.
Notes
- Choose crisp apples like Granny Smith or Fuji for tartness and texture.
- Mix gently to keep the cake light and airy.
- Use a toothpick to test for doneness without cutting prematurely.
- Let the cake cool for 10 minutes before slicing for best texture.
- Do not skip cinnamon as it enhances the overall flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of cake)
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: healthy oatmeal apple cake, plant-based dessert, vegan apple cake, wholesome dessert, natural sweetener cake