Description
A delicious, easy-to-make dessert packed with wholesome ingredients, combining the natural sweetness of apples with the goodness of oats.
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. Enjoy your healthy dessert!
Notes
Serve plain or sprinkle cinnamon on top. Pairs well with yogurt or ice cream. Store in the refrigerator for up to a week or freeze for up to three months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: oatmeal cake, apple dessert, healthy baking, vegetarian dessert