Description
This apple oatmeal cake is a wholesome baked breakfast made with oats, apples, and no refined sugar. Perfect for meal prep or a cozy fall morning treat.
Ingredients
2 cups rolled oats
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp ground cinnamon
½ tsp ground nutmeg
½ tsp salt
1 cup unsweetened applesauce
2 large eggs
¼ cup honey or maple syrup
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup diced apple (peeled, any variety)
½ cup unsweetened almond milk (or milk of choice)
Optional: ¼ cup chopped walnuts or pecans
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line an 8×8-inch baking pan.
In a bowl, combine oats, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
In a separate bowl, whisk together applesauce, eggs, honey or maple syrup, vanilla, and milk.
Mix the wet ingredients into the dry mixture until well combined.
Fold in diced apples and optional nuts.
Pour into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
Bake for 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Let cool slightly before slicing into squares.
Notes
Top with extra oats or nuts before baking for crunch.
Swap apples for pears or mix in raisins or shredded coconut.
For an egg-free version, use flax eggs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
