Oatmeal and apple cake
Average reading time: 8 minutes
Preparation time: 1 hour
Oatmeal cookies are a true sweet treat for the taste buds, and when the recipe is completed with a few slices of tasty apple, nothing could be better. Although they are perfect to be tasted all year round, most housewives choose to prepare them during the cold season, autumn and winter, especially if they personalize the classic recipe and "complete" it with a little aromatic seasonal cinnamon.
If you've decided to try making this dessert to serve at the holiday table or simply to enjoy on a cool evening with your loved ones, keep reading our article! Below you'll find both the classic step-by-step recipe, as well as some dietary, fasting, or athlete-friendly alternatives.
Contents:
1. Oatmeal and apple cake - preparation method
1.1. Ingredients for oatmeal and apple cake for 4 people
2. Apple and oatmeal cake - dietary, fasting alternative
3. Oatmeal and Apple Cake Recipe - the perfect dessert for athletes' tastes
1. Oatmeal and apple cake - preparation method
Apple and oatmeal cookies are not at all complicated to make and do not require a multitude of hard-to-find ingredients. However, the little crispy desserts are among the most popular sweets among people of all ages, especially if a few pieces of tender fruit are added to the composition. Here are the steps you need to follow to enjoy the most delicious apple and oatmeal cookie!
- Preheat the oven to 180 degrees and prepare the baking tray.
- Cut the apples into small cubes. It's up to you whether you want to peel them or not.
- In a large bowl, add the flour, cinnamon, baking powder, salt, and oatmeal.
- In another separate bowl, mix the sugar and butter using a mixer, then add the eggs and mix again until the mixture is smooth.
- Add the wet mixture from step 3 and mix until everything is combined. Gradually add milk a little at a time to thicken the mixture.
- Using a large spoon, divide the resulting mixture into pieces of the desired size and place them on the baking tray, leaving plenty of space between them (once the dough hardens, they will increase slightly in volume and otherwise they will stick to each other)
- Optional: mix some cinnamon with sugar in a small bowl and sprinkle a little over each cookie.
- Bake the mixture for 15-20 minutes, let them cool and they are ready to serve!
1.1. Ingredients for oatmeal and apple cake for 4 people
As I already told you, the classic recipe for oatmeal and apple cookies doesn't require an endless list of ingredients, and most of them you probably already have in your fridge or pantry. Here are some of them, if you want to make a serving suitable for 4 people:
125 g flour
a teaspoon and a half of cinnamon
half a teaspoon of baking powder
a quarter teaspoon of salt
175 g instant oatmeal
100 g unsalted butter, at room temperature
150g sugar
an egg
a few tablespoons of milk
150 g diced apples
2. Apple and Oatmeal Cake - Vegan or Lenten Alternative
If you're looking for a vegan or fasting recipe, you'll be happy to know that the cookies will retain their special flavor even if you give up eggs and milk, but you need to be careful about the ingredients you replace them with. Here's our recipe suggestion:
Ingredients:
120 g flour
120g oatmeal
100 g brown sugar or other flavors and sweeteners
120 g vegan butter or coconut oil
100 g apples, chopped into cubes
A teaspoon of baking soda
2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
Half a lemon
60 g walnuts (optional)
Optional: vanilla or cinnamon
Preparation method:
- Preheat the oven to 200 degrees Celsius and prepare the baking paper and tray.
- Peel the apple and chop it into small cubes, then season it with a little lemon juice to preserve its freshness.
- Mix the cinnamon, oats, flour, salt, and baking powder in a bowl.
- In another bowl, mix the vegan butter or coconut oil and sugar until creamy. Pour over the dry mixture and mix well.
- Add the apples and walnuts to the mixture and mix.
- Divide the mixture into as many pieces as you like, of the desired size, and place them on the baking sheet, keeping the same principle of space between them.
- Bake the mixture in the preheated oven for about 15 minutes and let the cakes cool completely before serving.
Flavors and sweeteners
3. Diet Oatmeal and Apple Cake Recipe - the perfect dessert for athletes' tastes
Of course, if you're on a diet or you're a sports person and don't want to feel "with a fly on your hat" during the holidays, we've also prepared an absolutely delicious diet version for you!
Ingredients:
125 g oatmeal
160 g diced apples
120 g unsweetened applesauce
60 g vanilla-flavored protein powder
1 tablespoon cinnamon
a little salt
Preparation method:
- Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius and prepare the baking tray.
- Add all the ingredients to a bowl and mix using a whisk or electric mixer until you obtain a homogeneous mixture.
- Using a spoon, divide the mixture according to the desired shape and size of the cookies, leaving plenty of space between them on the baking sheet.
- Optionally, add a little cinnamon and enjoy the tastiest protein cookies!
Whether you prepare them for the season, for the holidays, or decide to enjoy them on a warm summer evening, oatmeal and apple cookies will never disappoint. Delight the taste buds of the whole family and try the simplest and most delicious recipes!
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