A moist and wholesome oatmeal apple cake made with oats, applesauce, and warm spices. Naturally sweetened and perfect for breakfast or snack.
1½ cups old-fashioned oats (blended into flour)
1 large apple, grated
1 cup chopped apple
½ cup unsweetened applesauce
2 eggs (or flax eggs)
⅓ cup maple syrup or honey
⅓ cup melted coconut oil
1 tsp vanilla extract
1½ tsp cinnamon
¼ tsp nutmeg (optional)
1 tsp baking powder
½ tsp baking soda
½ tsp salt
2 tbsp Greek yogurt (optional)
Optional: ¼ cup chopped walnuts or raisins
Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and line an 8×8 pan.
Blend oats into flour. Mix dry ingredients in one bowl.
In another bowl, whisk eggs, oil, applesauce, syrup, yogurt, and vanilla.
Stir in grated and chopped apples.
Combine wet and dry ingredients. Fold in optional nuts or raisins.
Pour into the pan and bake 28–35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Cool, slice, and enjoy.
Store in the fridge for 5 days or freeze slices for later. Can be made vegan or gluten-free with simple swaps.