Description
Indulge in a wholesome and delicious Baked Oatmeal Cake that’s perfect for breakfast or as a snack. This easy-to-make recipe combines the goodness of oats, nuts, and honey for a satisfying treat.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup milk
- ½ cup unsweetened applesauce
- â…“ cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup melted coconut oil or butter
Optional:
- ½ cup chopped nuts or chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease an 8×8-inch baking dish.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine oats, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- Prepare Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, milk, applesauce, honey, vanilla, and melted coconut oil.
- Combine Ingredients: Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and stir until fully combined. Fold in nuts or chocolate chips if desired.
- Bake: Spread mixture evenly into the baking dish and bake for 30 to 35 minutes until golden and set.
- Serve: Cool for 10 minutes, then slice into squares and serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- You can make this recipe dairy-free by using almond milk and coconut oil.
- Add berries or sliced bananas for extra flavor and nutrition.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 160 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
