🍏 Oat & Apple Healthy Loaf (No Sugar, No Flour)
🧾 Ingredients
- 1 cup (100 g) oatmeal (rolled oats or quick oats)
- 2 medium apples, grated (with skin for extra fiber)
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup (120 ml) milk (dairy or plant-based)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp cinnamon (optional but recommended)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
- Pinch of salt
- 2–3 tbsp chopped nuts (almonds, walnuts, or peanuts)
- Optional: a handful of raisins or dried cranberries
👩🍳 Instructions
- Prep the oats
Blend the oats into a coarse flour (or leave slightly textured if you prefer a rustic loaf). - Mix wet ingredients
In a bowl, combine grated apples, eggs, milk, and vanilla. - Combine
Add oat flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Mix until you get a thick batter. - Add extras
Fold in nuts and dried fruit if using. - Bake
- Pour into a lined or greased loaf pan
- Top with extra nuts
- Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 35–45 minutes
- Cool & serve
Let it cool before slicing—it firms up as it sets.
🍽️ Description
This loaf is naturally sweet from apples, moist, and slightly dense with a soft crumb. The oats give it a hearty texture, while the nuts add crunch. It’s perfect for breakfast, snacks, or even a light dessert without refined sugar.
❓ Q & A
Q: Is it really sweet without sugar?
A: Yes—apples provide natural sweetness. If you want it sweeter, use very ripe apples or add a few dates.
Q: Can I make it vegan?
A: Replace eggs with:
- 2 flax eggs (1 tbsp flaxseed + 3 tbsp water per egg)
Q: Can I skip blending the oats?
A: You can, but the texture will be more like baked oatmeal rather than bread.
Q: How do I store it?
A:
- Room temp: 1–2 days
- Fridge: up to 5 days
- Freezer: up to 2 months
Q: Can I add other flavors?
A: Absolutely! Try:
- Lemon zest
- Nutmeg
- Dark chocolate chips (if you allow a little indulgence)
Q: Is this gluten-free?
A: Yes, if you use certified gluten-free oats.
