Here’s a simple, healthy, and tasty diet-friendly cake with oats, apples, and raisins you can try. It’s lower in sugar and uses wholesome ingredients:
Ingredients (for 8 servings)
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup whole wheat flour (or oat flour for gluten-free)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 medium apples, peeled and grated
- 1/3 cup raisins
- 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce (or a little honey/maple syrup if you want sweetness)
- 1/4 cup low-fat yogurt (or plant-based yogurt)
- 1/4 cup milk (dairy or plant-based)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1-2 tbsp oil (optional, for moistness)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease a small cake pan or line with parchment paper.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, combine oats, flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- Mix wet ingredients: In another bowl, whisk applesauce, yogurt, milk, vanilla, and oil (if using).
- Combine: Add the wet mixture to the dry mixture. Stir until just combined. Fold in grated apples and raisins.
- Bake: Pour batter into the pan and smooth the top. Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool & Serve: Let it cool for 10 minutes before slicing. Enjoy warm or at room temperature.
✅ Tips:
- You can sprinkle a few extra oats or cinnamon on top before baking for extra texture.
- Add chopped nuts (like walnuts) for extra protein and crunch.
- This cake is lightly sweet, letting the natural sweetness of apples and raisins shine.
If you want, I can also give you a super quick microwave version that takes just 5–7 minutes—perfect for a fast healthy snack. Do you want me to?
