Apple Cinnamon Oat High Protein Breakfast Loaf

50m
Serves 9
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Directions

  1. 1Preheat the oven to 180°C (fan) and line a standard loaf tin (about 900g / 2lb).
  2. 2Grate two medium apples, squeeze out excess water, and dice one medium apple into small cubes.
  3. 3In a large bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, eggs, melted butter, honey, and vanilla extract.
  4. 4Stir in the grated apple into the wet mixture.
  5. 5In a separate bowl, mix together the plain white flour, oats, ground cinnamon, baking powder, bicarbonate of soda, and a pinch of salt.
  6. 6Fold the dry mixture into the wet ingredients until just combined.
  7. 7Gently stir through the diced apple chunks.
  8. 8Pour the batter into the prepared loaf tin and smooth the top.
  9. 9Sprinkle brown sugar over the top of the loaf for a nice crust.
  10. 10Bake for 50-55 minutes until golden and a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean, covering loosely with foil if the top starts to brown too quickly.
  11. 11Leave the loaf to cool in the tin for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  12. 12Slice the cooled loaf into 9 pieces.
  13. 13Serve slices with a dollop of Greek yogurt and a drizzle of honey.
  14. 14Store remaining slices in an airtight container in the fridge or freeze them for later.

Ingredients

  • 2 medium apples, grated and excess water squeezed out
  • 1 medium apple, diced into small cubes
  • 250 g Greek yogurt
  • 3 medium free range eggs
  • 50 g unsalted butter, melted
  • 120 g plain white flour
  • 130 g oats
  • 2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp bicarbonate of soda
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 60 g runny honey
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • brown sugar

Equipment

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Tips

  • This recipe is freezer-friendly, allowing you to bake once and have breakfast ready for the week.
  • Each slice offers a balance of protein, fiber, and slow-release carbs.
  • Serve with a dollop of strained Greek yogurt for an extra protein boost and a drizzle of honey.
  • Add a crumble of brown sugar over the top before baking for a gorgeous crust.
  • Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or in the fridge for up to 5 days. The loaf also freezes well for up to 3 months; slice before freezing and defrost individual pieces as needed.