This breakfast tastes like a cake – and is still healthy.
Do you crave something sweet in the morning, but without a sugar rush? Then an "oatmeal cake" is ideal: thanks to oats, fruit, and carefully measured chocolate, it is significantly more balanced than a classic cake.
Do you crave something sweet in the morning, but without a sugar rush? Then an "oatmeal cake" is ideal: thanks to oats, fruit, and carefully measured chocolate, it is significantly more balanced than a classic cake.
Why oatmeal cake tastes "cake-like" – without the typical cake downfall
The trick is the texture: When oats are baked with egg (or flaxseed egg) and milk/drink, a cake-like crumb is created – moist, filling, and slightly sweet. At the same time, the "healthy" aspect is retained: Oats are a whole grain, provide fiber, and keep many people feeling full longer than a quick white flour breakfast. According to symplyfreshfoodie.com , you can easily make this oatcake with these simple recipes:
Recipe: Oatmeal cake with strawberries and chocolate chips
Ingredients:
- 120 grams of rolled oats
- 250 ml oat milk
- 30 ml maple syrup or agave syrup
- 150 grams of strawberries
- 30 grams of chocolate pieces
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- 2 tbsp coconut oil
preparation
- Mix the solid ingredients in a bowl
- Then add the liquid ingredients and mix well.
- Finally, add the strawberries and chocolate pieces and pour everything into a casserole dish.
- Then bake the oatmeal in the casserole dish at 180 degrees for 20 minutes.
Strawberries can also be replaced with blueberries, raspberries, or apple pieces. A tablespoon of almond butter or peanut butter also provides an extra portion of protein.
Why breakfast can still be "healthy."
1) Oats provide beta-glucan – beneficial for the heart.
Oats contain soluble fiber (beta-glucan). In the EU, there is even an approved health claim for oat beta-glucan: a positive effect on cholesterol levels is stated with 3 g of beta-glucan per day.
(This doesn't mean "cures everything," but the data is solid enough for official approval.)
2) Strawberries bring lots of flavor with little “heaviness”.
Strawberries are very high in water and low in calories – and bring sweetness and freshness without “over-sweetening” the dough.
3) Chocolate: Small amounts, great enjoyment.
Dark chocolate provides cocoa flavanols. In the EU, there is also an approved health claim for this: Cocoa flavanols (at a certain daily amount) contribute to the maintenance of blood vessel elasticity, which supports normal blood flow.
However, it's important to remember: chocolate is high in calories, so it's better to eat it in moderation, but of good quality.
Conclusion
If you crave "cake" in the morning, you don't necessarily have to go to the bakery. An oatcake with strawberries and a few chocolate chips feels like dessert, but – if built correctly – it can be a fiber-rich, filling breakfast. The key is the base (oats), the portion size, and that the sweetness comes primarily from fruit.
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