Description
This Healthy Breakfast Cake is a nutritious and delicious way to start your day, combining the natural sweetness of sweet potatoes and apples with wholesome oats and warming spices. Blended smoothly and baked to perfection, it offers a hearty, wholesome option that’s perfect for a family breakfast or an energizing snack.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups sweet potato (cubed)
- 1 1/4 cups apple (cored & cubed)
- 1 cup milk (any type)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup maple syrup or honey
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 1/2 cups rolled oats (or quick oats)
Garnish
- 2 tablespoons nuts (for garnish, cashews recommended)
- 2 tablespoons coconut flakes (optional)
- Cooking spray (such as Misto)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a pie baking dish using cooking spray to prevent sticking and set it aside for the batter.
- Blend the Batter: In a high-speed blender, combine the cubed sweet potato, cubed apple, milk, eggs, maple syrup (or honey), vanilla extract, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and rolled oats. Blend until the mixture is smooth and well combined, which should take about 30 seconds and ensures that the apples and sweet potatoes are finely ground.
- Transfer and Garnish: Pour the blended batter into the prepared baking dish. Tap the dish gently on the countertop to level the batter evenly. Sprinkle the top with the chopped nuts and coconut flakes if using, adding texture and flavor.
- Bake the Cake: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 40 minutes. The cake is done when a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. After baking, remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool in the dish for 20 minutes.
- Serve: Cut the cake into 8 slices. Serve warm on its own or topped with a dollop of Greek yogurt and an extra drizzle of honey or maple syrup for added sweetness and creaminess.
Notes
- You can use any type of milk such as dairy, almond, soy, or oat milk based on preference or dietary needs.
- For a vegan version, substitute eggs with flax eggs or a commercial egg replacer and use a plant-based milk.
- Feel free to vary the nuts used as garnish, such as walnuts, pecans, or almonds.
- Using rolled oats gives a heartier texture, while quick oats will yield a softer cake.
- The cake keeps well refrigerated for up to 3 days and can be reheated gently in the microwave.
- Sweetness levels can be adjusted by adding more or less maple syrup or honey to taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
