Want to have your cake and eat it too? This gluten-free strawberry oatmeal cake is light and refreshing. It's perfect for dessert or an afternoon snack. Fruit and oatmeal qualify as breakfast, amiright? So it's OK to have a slice with your morning coffee! 😉
If you're not a big fan of oatmeal this recipe will change your mind, because it's delicious and the texture is fantastic! I don't like mushy, bland oatmeal breakfast recipes either.
But the benefit of living in different countries is that you get exposed to their culture as well as their cuisine. Germans love oatmeal and I love how innovative they are in using it. Have you ever thought of adding oatmeal to your salad? Just wait for that recipe. It's mind-blowing!
For this strawberry oatmeal cake, I used Flahavan's oatmeal. They were so lovely to send me some samples but I'm also partial to family-owned good quality, non-GMO products. You can really tell the difference in taste.
My Bavarian apple oatmeal cheesecake and Swedish apple oatmeal pie are still talked about. That's what I call the everlasting flavor.
Not only is this German oatmeal cake super delicious and moist, but it's gluten-free, dairy-free, eggless, and if you're counting Weight Watchers points, it is only 5. if you want to keep this cake vegan, substitute jello with cornstarch or agar.
Ingredients:
- apples (like Honeycrisp)
- Flahavan's oatmeal oats
- baking powder
- white or coconut palm sugar
- cinnamon
- vanilla extract
- fresh rosemary (optional)
- fresh strawberries
- sugar-free strawberry-flavored jello
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Mix oatmeal with grated apples, water, baking powder, and sugar. Stir in cinnamon, vanilla, and rosemary if using.
- Pour the dough into a 9-inch springform lined with parchment or wax paper. Bake on a middle rack for about 30-40 minutes. Let the cake cool down.
- Halve the strawberries and place them on the top of the cake.
- Prepare the jello in accordance with the instructions on the package. Refrigerate until it's almost set but pourable, about an hour.
- Slowly pour the jello over the strawberries. Return to the refrigerator for at least two hours.
- Run the knife around the edge of the cake to loosen. Remove the side of the springform.
- Serve with whipped cream if you're not watching the calories.
Strawberry Oatmeal Cake Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 medium apples, like Honeycrisp, grated
- 2 ¼ cups Flahavan's oatmeal oats, uncooked
- ½ cup water
- ½ tablespoon baking powder
- ⅔ cup white or coconut palm sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary
- 1 pound fresh strawberries, stems removed
- 1 small, 0.44 oz. package sugar-free strawberry flavored jello (makes 2 cups)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Mix oatmeal with grated apples, water, baking powder, and sugar. Stir in cinnamon, vanilla, and rosemary if using.
- Pour the dough into a 9-inch springform lined with parchment or wax paper. Bake on a middle rack for about 30-40 minutes. Let the cake cool down.
- Halve the strawberries and place them on the top of the cake.
- Prepare the jello in accordance with the instructions on the package. Refrigerate until it's almost set but pourable, about an hour.
- Slowly pour the jello over the strawberries. Return to the refrigerator for at least two hours.
- Run the knife around the edge of the cake to loosen. Remove the side of the springform.
- Serve with whipped cream if you're not watching the calories.
Notes
- 1 cup apple or strawberry juice
- ¼ cup cornstarch (cornflour)
Miz Helen says
Congratulations!
Your post is featured on Full Plate Thursday this week. Enjoy your new Red Plate and thanks so much for sharing with us.
Miz Helen
Jas says
Thank you so much, Miz Helen! Happy holidays!
Rafeeda - The Big Sweet Tooth says
That sounds like dessert for breakfast! Looks so delicious, I can have half of it! My girls love strawberries so it is a good way to get the oatmeal in too...
Jas says
It IS dessert for breakfast. 😀 Thank you, Rafeeda!
Carrie @ Carrie's Home Cooking says
Thank you for sharing last week on the Whisk It Wednesday Link Party. Tomorrow when the new party starts this link will be featured! I hope to see you at the party! Have a wonderful week ~ Carrie @ Carrie's Home Cooking
Jas says
Thank you so much, Carrie! I'm thrilled. 😀
Kat (The Baking Explorer) says
Such a gorgeous cake!
Amber Harrop says
Ooh you had me at Gluten free - I love strawberries too
Jas says
I'm so glad you like it!
Sue from Sizzling Towards 60 & Beyond says
Another great recipe Jas and healthy too! Thanks for sharing with us at #BloggersPitStop.
Miz Helen says
Your Strawberry Oatmeal Cake looks delicious and I can't wait to try it. I want to serve it for a special brunch for some of my friends, it just looks special! Hope you have a great week and thanks so much for sharing with us at Full Plate Thursday.
Miz Helen
Jas says
I hope you and your friends will enjoy it! 🙂
Leanna says
This recipe looks beautiful for anytime of the year. I am severely allergic to food colouring so no jello for me, but I think it would be good with just sliced berries. I love oatmeal.
Jas says
Hi, Leanna! I didn't know there are food coloring allergies. That must be really hard as they are in more food than we think they are. Try the alternative to jello I wrote in the Free Tip section. Hope you like it with or without it. 🙂
Nina Lewis says
Mmmm . . . this sounds so yummy! Thanks for sharing at Party in Your PJs link party!
Jas says
Thanks, Nina!
Michelle Leslie says
Oh my goodness Jas, my German blood is going boopity whoop whoop right now. That sounds so delicious and strawberries are in season now too. Forget the cream, I'm going add a big dollop of ice cream 😉
Jas says
Yes - ice cream AND whipped cream and maybe a drizzle of chocolate syrup too, ha! 😀
Leanne @ Healthful Pursuit says
This is such a fun and creative way to make a guilt-free dessert! And of course, the whipped cream on top is always a good idea!
Jas says
When everything else is healthy, a dollop of whipped cream won't hurt 😉
April J Harris says
Pinning, sharing on the Hearth and Soul Facebook page and tweeting later too. Love this healthier cake, Jas. It's such a treat with the strawberries, and I'm sure the oatmeal gives it a gorgeous texture too. Thank you so much for being a part of the Hearth and Soul Link Party. I hope you are having a lovely week!
Jas says
Thank you, April! It's perfect a balance and a break from all the not-so-healthy holiday food. 🙂
Leslie says
You managed to combine four of my favorite things into one dish: honeycrisp apples, strawberries, rosemary, and oatmeal! Thanks so much for sharing at the #happynowlinkup!
Jas says
That makes me happy! 😀 Thank you, Leslie!
Natalie A says
This recipe looks fabulous and tasty! This is a perfect dessert for this time of the year! Thanks for sharing!
Jas says
Thank you, Natalie! 🙂
Debrashoppeno5 says
This is definitely a healthy dessert in my book. It has everything that is good for you. 🙂
Jas says
I agree, Debra. Plus it's quite tasty too 🙂
Mrs Shoes says
Mr Shoes is a Mennonite who won't eat oatmeal poridge (he's a total anomaly). Wonder the odds of tricking him into this... Worth a try!
Jas says
Just buy him a box of doughnuts, LOL.