Oat & Apple Cake — No Sugar, No Flour
A naturally sweet, moist apple-oat loaf made with just a few simple ingredients. No added sugar and no wheat flour.
Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 2 medium apples, peeled and grated
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup milk
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ cup chopped walnuts or almonds, optional
- 2 tbsp unsweetened dried cranberries, optional
Instructions
1. Prepare the Oats
Blend the rolled oats until they become a fine oat flour.
2. Prepare the Apples
Peel and grate the apples. If they release a lot of liquid, lightly squeeze them, but keep some moisture for the cake.
3. Make the Batter
In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, vanilla, and grated apples.
Add the blended oats, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Mix until everything is well combined.
Fold in the nuts and dried cranberries if using.
4. Rest the Batter
Let the mixture sit for 5–10 minutes. The oats will absorb some of the liquid and the batter will thicken.
5. Bake
Pour into a greased loaf pan approximately 8 × 4 inches (20 × 10 cm).
Sprinkle a few chopped nuts over the top if desired.
Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 35–45 minutes, or until the top is golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out mostly clean.
6. Cool
Let the loaf cool in the pan for about 10–15 minutes, then transfer it to a rack and allow it to cool before slicing.
Nutrition Information
Approximate per slice, 8 slices, without optional nuts/cranberries:
- Calories: ~145
- Protein: ~5 g
- Carbohydrates: ~24 g
- Fat: ~4 g
- Fiber: ~3 g
- Sugars: ~9 g naturally occurring
- Added sugar: 0 g
Nutrition varies with the type and size of apples, milk, and oats.
Q&A
Q: Is there really no sugar in this recipe?
There is no added sugar. Apples naturally contain sugar, which provides the sweetness.
Q: Is it flour-free?
Yes. The recipe uses rolled oats blended into oat flour instead of wheat flour.
Q: Can I leave out the nuts?
Yes. The cake will still work without them.
Q: Can I use bananas instead of apples?
Yes, but the texture and flavor will change. Use 1–2 ripe bananas.
Q: Can I make it dairy-free?
Yes. Replace the milk with unsweetened almond, soy, or another unsweetened plant milk.
Q: Can I add dried cranberries?
Yes, but check the package because many dried cranberries contain added sugar. For a strictly no-added-sugar recipe, use unsweetened dried cranberries or leave them out.
Q: How should I store it?
Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. It can also be sliced and frozen.
