Description
A delicious and nutritious dessert made with wholesome ingredients, naturally sweetened with apples and honey or maple syrup.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1 cup grated apples
- 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 cup almond milk
- 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a large bowl, combine the rolled oats, whole wheat flour, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix together the applesauce, grated apples, honey (or maple syrup), almond milk, and vanilla extract.
- Combine the wet and dry ingredients, stirring until well mixed. If desired, fold in the chopped nuts.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow to cool before serving.
Notes
Serve plain, or with Greek yogurt or honey on top. Pairs well with tea or coffee.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: oatmeal, apple cake, healthy dessert, breakfast cake, vegetarian recipe