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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!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 –8 servings
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: International
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 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

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
  2. Mix wet ingredients – In a bowl, combine mashed bananas, eggs, milk, and vanillin. Stir until well mixed.
  3. Add dry ingredients – Mix in the oatmeal, baking powder, cranberries, dried apricots, and almond flakes. Stir until combined.
  4. Transfer to a baking dish – Pour the mixture into the prepared dish, spreading it evenly.
  5. Bake for 25–30 minutes – Check with a toothpick; if it comes out clean, the cake is ready.
  6. 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.