Healthy Oatmeal & Fruit Cake – A Quick and Nutritious Guilt-Free Treat
This Healthy Oatmeal & Fruit Cake is the perfect way to enjoy a sweet treat without the guilt! Made with oatmeal, bananas, dried fruit, and almonds, this cake is flour-free, sugar-free, and packed with nutrients. It’s soft, naturally sweet, and ready in just minutes—perfect for breakfast, a post-workout snack, or a light dessert. If you’re looking for a healthy and delicious alternative to traditional cakes, this is the recipe for you!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 6–8 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: International
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup oatmeal
- 150 ml milk
- 2 bananas, mashed
- 2 eggs, beaten (wash eggs before use)
- A pinch of vanillin
- 50 g cranberries
- 50 g dried apricots, chopped
- 30 g almond flakes
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
- Mix wet ingredients – In a bowl, combine mashed bananas, eggs, milk, and vanillin. Stir until well mixed.
- Add dry ingredients – Mix in the oatmeal, baking powder, cranberries, dried apricots, and almond flakes. Stir until combined.
- Transfer to a baking dish – Pour the mixture into the prepared dish, spreading it evenly.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes – Check with a toothpick; if it comes out clean, the cake is ready.
- Cool and serve – Let the cake cool slightly before slicing. Enjoy it warm or chilled!
Notes
- Use ripe bananas for extra natural sweetness.
- Swap cranberries for raisins or almond flakes for walnuts for a different flavor.
- To make it dairy-free, replace milk with almond or oat milk.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 2 months.