Apple Cinnamon Oat High Protein Breakfast Loaf

55m
Serves 9
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Directions

  1. 1Preheat the oven to 180°C (fan), then grease and line a standard loaf tin (about 900 g / 2 lb).
  2. 2Grate the apples and squeeze out excess water.
  3. 3Dice one medium apple into small cubes.
  4. 4In a large bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, eggs, melted butter, honey, and vanilla extract.
  5. 5Add cinnamon to the wet ingredients.
  6. 6Mix the wet ingredients until combined.
  7. 7Stir in the grated apple into the wet mixture.
  8. 8In a separate bowl, mix the flour, oats, cinnamon, baking powder, bicarbonate of soda, and salt.
  9. 9Fold this dry mixture into the wet ingredients until just combined.
  10. 10Gently stir through the diced apple chunks.
  11. 11Pour the batter into the prepared loaf tin and smooth the top.
  12. 12Sprinkle brown sugar over the top of the loaf.
  13. 13Bake for 50–55 minutes until golden and a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean, covering the loaf loosely with foil if the top starts to brown too quickly.
  14. 14Leave to cool in the tin for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  15. 15Slice into pieces and serve with a dollop of yogurt, honey, and a sprinkle of cinnamon.
  16. 16Store remaining slices in an airtight container for meal prepping.

Ingredients

  • 2 medium apples
  • 1 medium apple
  • 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
  • pinch salt
  • 60 g runny honey
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • brown sugar

Equipment

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Tips

  • Bake once and have breakfast ready for the week.
  • It's cost-effective and freezer-friendly.
  • Add a crumble of brown sugar over the top for a gorgeous crust.
  • Serve with an extra dollop of yogurt for a protein boost and a drizzle of honey to sweeten.
  • Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or in the fridge for up to 5 days.
  • The loaf freezes well for up to 3 months; slice before freezing and defrost individual pieces as needed.