Healthy Blueberry Apple Oatmeal Cake
A moist, fruity cake made from oats, applesauce, and blueberries, perfect as a healthy breakfast or snack. Quick and easy to prepare.
Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup milk or plant-based milk Any plant milk can be used.
- 1 cup unsweetened applesauce Can substitute with mashed ripe banana.
- 1 cup blueberries (fresh or frozen) If using frozen, add a few extra minutes to baking time.
- ½ cup brown sugar or coconut sugar Reduce to 1/3 cup for less sugar.
- ¼ cup honey or maple syrup Honey can be swapped for maple syrup.
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon Can add nutmeg or cardamom for variation.
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Optional Ingredients
- ¼ cup chopped nuts Use walnuts, pecans, or skip for nut-free.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8-inch baking pan or line it with parchment.
- In a large bowl, stir together rolled oats, milk, applesauce, brown sugar, honey, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- In another bowl, combine baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Stir dry mixture into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Gently fold in blueberries and chopped nuts if using. Avoid overmixing.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean from the center.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10–15 minutes, then remove and cool on a rack before cutting into squares.
Notes
Serve warm or at room temperature with yogurt, honey, or extra blueberries. Store in an airtight container in room temperature for 2 days or in the fridge for up to 5 days.
