Oatmeal Loaf Cake (low fat, whole grain)

 

• 1 cup Honey (or sweetener of choice)
• 1/2 cup applesauce
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 3 eggs (at room temperature)
• 1 cup whole wheat flour
• 1 cup oats (quick, or non-quick work fine)
• 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips (optional, could also use raisins or nuts)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup water

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
2. Spray a loaf pan with non-stick spray
3. In a mixing bowl combine the softened butter with the honey. 
4. Add eggs one at a time, mixing until combined.
5. Add baking soda, baking powder, and vanilla extract.
6. Add 1/2 the oats mixture and 1/2 the water.
7. Add the flour.
8. Add the remaining oats and water and mix well.
9. Lastly, add the chocolate chips and mix only a few times until they are combines evenly throughout.
10. Bake loaf for 25-30 minutes until brown and firm on top, and a knife comes out of the center clean.