Healthy Oatmeal Apple Banana Dessert (Eat & Lose Weight!)

Description

This Healthy Oatmeal Apple Banana Dessert is light, naturally sweet, and packed with fiber. Made with oats, yogurt, fresh apple, and banana, it’s a guilt-free dessert (or even breakfast!) that supports weight management. Just mix the ingredients, bake, and enjoy a soft, satisfying treat without refined sugar or flour.

 Ingredients

• 2 cups oatmeal (old-fashioned rolled oats or quick oats)
• 160 g (5.5 oz) plain yogurt (Greek yogurt works best)
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 apple, chopped (leave peel for extra fiber)
• 1 ripe banana, mashed
• 2 eggs
• 1–2 tsp cinnamon (optional, for flavor)
• 1–2 tbsp honey or stevia (optional, for sweetness)
• A pinch of salt

‍ Instructions

1. Preheat oven: Set to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a small baking dish.
2. Mix wet ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together eggs, mashed banana, and yogurt until smooth.
3. Combine dry ingredients: Stir in oats, baking powder, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt.
4. Add fruit: Fold in chopped apple. Sweeten with honey or stevia if desired.
5. Bake: Pour mixture into prepared dish. Bake for 25–30 minutes, until golden and set.
6. Cool & serve: Let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Enjoy warm or chilled.

 Servings

• Makes 6 servings (squares or slices).

 Nutritional Info (per serving – approx.)

• Calories: 150
• Protein: 6g
• Carbs: 25g
• Fat: 3g
• Fiber: 4g
• Sugar: 9g (naturally from fruit)

 Notes

• Works with pears, berries, or peaches instead of apple.
• Use coconut yogurt for a dairy-free option.
• Turn into muffins by baking in a muffin tin (20–22 min).
• Store in fridge for up to 5 days or freeze portions for 2 months.

 Tips

• Use very ripe banana for natural sweetness.
• Add chopped nuts (walnuts, almonds) for crunch.
• Sprinkle with dark chocolate chips for a healthy indulgence.
• Great as meal prep—easy grab-and-go snack!

 Benefits

• Low-calorie & nutrient-dense—great for weight loss.
• High in fiber (oats, apple, banana) to keep you full.
• No refined sugar or flour.
• Good source of protein (eggs & yogurt).
• Versatile: enjoy as dessert, snack, or healthy breakfast.

❓ Q & A

Q1: Can I make this vegan?
Yes—use flax eggs (2 tbsp ground flax + 6 tbsp water) and dairy-free yogurt.

Q2: Can I skip baking powder?
It helps with fluffiness, but you can omit for a denser texture.

Q3: Can I eat it cold?
Yes—it tastes great chilled or reheated.

Q4: Can I add protein powder?
Definitely! Add 1 scoop of vanilla protein powder and reduce oats slightly.

Q5: Does it taste more like cake or oatmeal?
It’s in between—a baked oatmeal bar with a cake-like texture.