Healthy Diet Cake with Oats and Apples – Ready in Just 5 Minutes Prep

Healthy Diet Cake with Oats and Apples – Ready in Just 5 Minutes Prep

Ingredients:

• • 1 cup oats

• • 2 apples, grated
  • 100 ml water
  • 1 banana, mashed

• • 2 eggs
  • 80g cranberries
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder

• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
• Butter for greasing the pan

Instructions:

1. Preheat the Oven:
   • Preheat your oven to 180°C (360°F).
2. Prepare the Batter:
   • • In a large mixing bowl, combine the oats, grated apples, water, mashed banana, and eggs. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
   • Add the cranberries, baking powder, and cinnamon to the mixture. Stir until everything is well combined.
3. Prepare the Pan:
   • • Grease a baking dish with butter to prevent the cake from sticking.
   • Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
4. Bake the Cake:
   • • Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 40 minutes, or until the cake is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

5. Cool and Serve:
   • • Allow the cake to cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
     • Slice and serve warm or at room temperature.

Cooking Tips:

• • For added texture, you can include chopped nuts or seeds in the batter.

• Use ripe bananas for a sweeter cake without adding any sugar.
• If you don’t have cranberries, you can substitute them with raisins, dried cherries, or chopped dates.

Nutritional Benefits:

• • Oats are rich in fiber, which aids in digestion and helps keep you feeling full longer.
  • Apples provide vitamins and antioxidants that are beneficial for overall health.
  • Bananas are a good source of potassium, which is essential for heart health.

• Eggs add high-quality protein and essential nutrients to the cake.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe:

• • It’s a quick and easy recipe that fits perfectly into a busy lifestyle.

• • The natural sweetness from fruits means no added sugar is needed.
  • It’s a healthy, nutritious option that can be enjoyed any time of the day.
  • The cake is moist and flavorful, with a delightful mix of textures from the oats and cranberries.

Dietary Information:

• This cake is free from added sugar and flour, making it suitable for those on a sugar-free or gluten-free diet (ensure oats are certified gluten-free if necessary).
• It contains eggs, so it’s not suitable for a vegan diet, but you can substitute the eggs with a flaxseed or chia seed egg replacement.