Description
This Healthy Oatmeal Apple Cake is a moist, flavorful, and nourishing dessert made with whole oats, fresh apples, natural spices, and plant-based ingredients. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or a light dessert, it features easy preparation, wholesome ingredients, and customizable options for a delicious treat any time of day.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups whole oats
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon (natural)
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg (natural)
- 1/4 tsp salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 3/4 cup plant-based yogurt
- 1/2 cup maple syrup (natural)
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar (natural)
- 1 tbsp vegetarian Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (natural)
Additional Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups fresh apples, finely chopped
- 1 tsp natural gelling agent
Instructions
- Prepare the dry ingredients: In a large bowl, combine whole oats, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Stir well to evenly distribute the spices and leavening agents.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together vegetable oil, plant-based yogurt, maple syrup (natural), apple cider vinegar (natural), vegetarian Worcestershire sauce, and vanilla extract (natural) until well combined.
- Combine wet and dry mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredient bowl, folding carefully to maintain a light texture. The batter should be thick but easy to stir.
- Add fresh apples and natural gelling agent: Fold in the finely chopped fresh apples along with the natural gelling agent, which helps set the cake’s structure while keeping it soft and natural.
- Bake your cake: Pour the batter into a greased baking dish and bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 40 to 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Notes
- Use crisp, tart apples to ensure the cake remains moist yet not mushy.
- Do not overmix the batter; gently fold to avoid a dense texture.
- Check the cake for doneness starting at 35 minutes, as oven times may vary.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan before slicing to let it set properly.
- Toast the oats lightly before mixing for a richer, nuttier flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of cake)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Healthy Oatmeal Cake, Apple Cake, Plant-Based Dessert, Gluten-Free Cake, Vegan Apple Cake, Nutritious Dessert
