This is a lovely easy recipe based on the goodness of rolled oats. Oats are a well researched food containing both soluble and insoluble fibre. Soluble fibre helps to lower cholesterol and stabilise blood sugar levels while insoluble fibre is great for our intestinal health. Oats are also low in fat and rich in minerals including magnesium. In this recipe the nutritional content is boosted with the addition of coconut and apples. You can substitute other fruit and add / and or omit other ingredients to your hearts content to suit your palate. I have called it a cake for want of a better word although it wont turn out light and fluffy but fairly dense. You can be consoled by the fact that its contains nutritional benefits that will bolster your health.
APPLE OAT COCONUT CAKE
INGREDIENTS / METHOD
- Choose a baking dish (large or small)
- Sprinkle some wholegrain rolled oats on the bottom
- Sprinkle a layer of coconut (fresh grated is delightful but shredded or dessicated is fine) on top of the oats
- Grate one or more granny smith apples on top of the coconut
- Chop some dates / raisins /sultanas or goji berries etc on top of the apple
- Sprinkle with another layer of wholegrain rolled oats
- Finish with a layer of coconut on the very top
- Sprinkle some chopped nuts or sunflower seeds on top
- Pour over soy or nut milk of your choice to cover the ingredients
- Allow to stand for several hours or preferably overnight
- Bake in moderate oven until set and browned on top
- It freezes well so you can divide into portions and place in freezer for future use
