Healthy Oatmeal Breakfast Cake: A Nutritious Weight Loss Recipe

Ingredients

For the Base

• 100g (1 cup) old-fashioned oat flakes
• 200ml (¾ cup + 2 tablespoons) milk (any type)
• 2 large eggs
• 1 pinch salt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract or vanilla sugar
• 2 medium ripe bananas (about 200g/7oz), mashed
• 1 medium apple (about 150g/5oz), grated
• ½ cup (60g) fresh or frozen cranberries
• 30g (¼ cup) chopped walnuts

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Preparation:

• Preheat oven to 180°C (360°F)
• Line an 18cm (7-inch) springform pan with parchment paper
• Grease sides lightly

1. Mix Base Ingredients:

• In a large bowl, combine oats and milk
• Let soak for 10 minutes
• Beat in eggs, salt, and vanilla
• Mash bananas and add to mixture
• Grate apple and fold into batter

1. Assemble:

• Pour batter into prepared pan
• Top with cranberries
• Sprinkle with chopped walnuts

1. Bake:

• Place in preheated oven
• Bake for 40 minutes until golden
• Test center with toothpick – should come out clean

Nutritional Information

Per serving (1/6 of cake)

• Calories: 185
• Protein: 6g
• Carbohydrates: 28g
• Fiber: 4g
• Healthy Fats: 7g
• Sugar: 12g (all from fruit)

Timing:

• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Bake Time: 40 minutes
• Total Time: 55 minutes

Pro Tips and Tricks

• Use very ripe bananas for natural sweetness
• Don’t overmix – stir just until combined
• Let cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan
• Can be made ahead and reheated
• Use rolled oats, not quick oats for better texture

Variations and Substitutions

• Replace cranberries with any berries
• Switch walnuts for almonds or pecans
• Use pear instead of apple
• Add cinnamon or nutmeg for warmth
• For dairy-free version, use almond or oat milk