This WW Fruit & Nut Oat Cake is delicious. It features the combination of carrots, oats, dried fruits, and apples to make a naturally sweet and moist cake. This cake has the warm aroma of cinnamon, along with the light crunchiness of nuts and the softness of oats. It is made with all WW-friendly ingredients, so we don’t have to worry about the calories of this cake. This cake is prepared simply and quickly in less than an hour. You can easily make this cake for guests or for a family gathering for satisfying treat options. Serve this delicious WW Fruit & Nut Oat Cake with a drizzle of honey, along with hot coffee or tea.
STATS:
- Calories: 165 kcal
- Preparation time: Fifteen minutes
- Serving size: One slice
- Cooking time: Forty minutes
- Cuisine: American
- Overall time: Fifty-five minutes
- Course: Breakfast, Dessert
- Diet: Weight Watchers–Friendly
- Serving: 10 slices
EQUIPMENT:
- Whisk
- Oven
- Mixing bowls
- Grater
- Loaf pan
- Rubber spatula
- Parchment paper
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 cup rolled oats
- One teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ tsp. salt
- One large egg
- One teaspoon cinnamon
- One tsp. vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ cup unsweetened applesauce
- ½ cup grated carrot
- ½ cup grated apple
- 3 tablespoons dried cranberries
- 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts
- 2–3 tablespoons honey
- ½ cup low-fat milk
INGREDIENT NOTES:
OATS:
- We use the oats to provide the texture and structure in this cake. It also adds the fiber content, which adds the bulkiness to keep us full. Oats help to soak up the moisture content, which makes the cake soft without the addition of lots of oil or fat.
WHEAT FLOUR:
- We make this cake with whole wheat flour. It adds lots of fiber content and a slightly nutty taste. You can also add half the quantity of all-purpose flour along with this flour to provide the light crumbs.
APPLE & CARROTS:
- Apple & carrots are used to prepare this cake. They add a natural sweet taste and moisture to the cake. Carrots help to add color to the cake. Both of them decrease the se of the added sugar because of the natural sweet taste.
DRIED FRUITS & NUTS:
- We use dried fruits and nuts to add a light, crunchy taste to this cake. Dry form of raisins or cranberries adds a slight sweet taste. The dried nuts add healthy fat content to the cake without being heavy on the calories and points.
INSTRUCTIONS:
- We warm the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Apply the parchment to the loaf pan.
- Mix all the dry ingredients in dish.
- Then include the applesauce, oil, eggs, milk, and vanilla essence in the other bowl and whisk them.
- Mix the grated apples and carrots carefully.
- Combine both of these components till they get combined well.
- Then we carefully combine the nuts & dried fruits in the batter.
- Now we include the batter in pan and smooth the upper part.
- Bake this cake for forty minutes till the middle part is set.
- Cool the cake, then make slices.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
- Serve this cake sliced with Greek yogurt.
- We can have cake slices with warm coffee or tea as snacks.
- Include some fruits alongside the cake slices.
TIPS:
- We don’t have to mix the batter for too long, or the cake gets dense.
- Include the additional tbsp. Milk to thin the consistency if required.
- Leave the cake for ten minutes, then make slices.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Add the cake slices to the closed vessel and store for five days.
FREEZER:
- Freeze the wrapped cake slices for 2 months.
FAQs:
Can I add quick oats instead?
- Yes, use the quick oats instead, as they form the soft texture.
Will I exclude the dried fruits?
- Yes, we can easily exclude them or swap them with additional nuts in the cake.
Can we use flax eggs instead of eggs?
- Yes, we can easily use flex eggs instead.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Total carbs: 27 g
Fiber: 5 g
Net carbs: 22 g
Protein: 5 g
Fat: 5 g
Calcium: 45 g
Calories: 165 kcal
Iron: 1.2 g
Vitamin A: 85 g
Sodium: 140 g
Potassium: 210 g
Serving size: 1 slice
Serving: 10