Flourless Oatmeal Apple Cake for a Light, Healthy Treat
A naturally sweetened, moist and hearty oatmeal apple cake made with whole grain oats, yogurt, and fresh apples—perfect for breakfast, snack, or dessert.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 9 squares 1x
Ingredients
1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
¾ cup whole wheat flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup plain Greek yogurt
⅓ cup maple syrup or honey
2 eggs
¼ cup milk (any kind)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1½ cups peeled, diced apples
Optional: chopped walnuts, extra oats for topping
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line an 8×8-inch pan.
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In a bowl, mix oats, flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
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In another bowl, whisk yogurt, maple syrup, eggs, milk, and vanilla.
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Pour wet ingredients into dry and stir gently to combine.
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Fold in diced apples.
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Pour batter into pan. Top with extra oats or nuts if desired.
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Bake for 30–35 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.
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Cool before slicing and serving.
Notes
Use sweet, firm apples like Honeycrisp or Gala. For a vegan version, use flax eggs and plant-based yogurt.