Healthy Apple Cake

Closeup of moist slice of high protein apple cake made with Greek yogurt

5 from 4 votes

This Healthy Apple Cake is made with oats, Greek yogurt and an egg. Moist and full of apple cinnamon flavors, you won't guess it's oil-free, refined sugar-free and flourless. It comes together in a blender in just 5 minutes!

Prep Time5

Cook Time25

Resting Time10

Total Time40

Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snacks

Cuisine: Gluten-free, High Protein, Low calorie, Low carb

Keyword: apples, eggs, Greek yogurt, oats

Servings: servings

Equipment

high speed blender or food processor

Ingredients

1 medium apple about 5.3 oz (150 g)
1 large egg
½ cup (120 g) Greek yogurt minimum 2% fat
1 cup (100 g) rolled oats
2 to 6 tbsp maple syrup or honey, to taste
¾ tsp ground cinnamon
½ tsp vanilla extract
¾ tsp baking powder optional but recommended
a pinch of salt

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a 5 inches (12 cm) round baking mold with parchment paper or grease it with oil.
Wash, core, and optionally peel the apple. Cut it into chunks.
In a high speed blender, combined the diced apple with egg, Greek yogurt, rolled oats, maple syrup, ground cinnamon, vanilla extract, baking powder and a pinch of salt.
After blending, you can stir in additional ingredients like apple chunks or chopped walnuts.
Let the batter rest in the fridge for 10 minutes.
Transfer the mixture to your prepared baking mold, spreading it out evenly. If desired top with thin slices of apple.
Bake in the middle rack of the hot oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the cake has set and is cooked inside. To check for doneness, insert a toothpick into the center: it should come out clean with just a few crumbs.
Let cool for at least 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

Storage Directions

To store – Let the apple cake cool completely, then place it in an airtight for container and store at room temperature for up to 2 days or in the fridge for up to 4 days.
To freeze – For longer storage, freeze in an airtight container for up to 3 months. Before serving, let it thaw overnight in the fridge and then reheat in hot oven or in the microwave.

Recipe Variations

No apple – Swap the apple for a medium banana or pear for a different flavor.
Vegan – Replace the egg with a flaxseed or chia egg.
High protein - Replace ⅓ cup (30 g) of oats with protein powder, adjusting with a splash of milk if needed. I recommend vanilla flavor vegan protein and casein.
Add-ins – Stir in the batter chopped walnuts, diced almonds, chocolate chips, raisins, or chunks of apple.

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