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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.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 9 squares
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American, Healthy
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Notes

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.
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar or coconut sugar Reduce to 1/3 cup for less sugar.
  • 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup Honey can be swapped for maple syrup.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon Can add nutmeg or cardamom for variation.
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
Optional Ingredients
  • 1/4 cup chopped nuts Use walnuts, pecans, or skip for nut-free.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8-inch baking pan or line it with parchment.
  2. In a large bowl, stir together rolled oats, milk, applesauce, brown sugar, honey, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  3. In another bowl, combine baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Stir dry mixture into the wet mixture until just combined.
  4. Gently fold in blueberries and chopped nuts if using. Avoid overmixing.
  5. Pour batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
  6. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean from the center.
  7. 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.