Let’s bake this wholesome and delicious loaf cake:

1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Loaf Pan:

• Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C).
• Thoroughly grease and flour a standard loaf pan (approximately 8×4 or 9×5 inches). Alternatively, grease the pan and line it with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the two long sides to act as “handles” for easy removal later.

2. Combine Wet Ingredients:

• In a large mixing bowl, add the 2 eggs, 4 tablespoons of skim milk, 6 tablespoons of oil, 100g of mascabado sugar, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
• Whisk these ingredients together until they are well combined and the sugar is mostly dissolved.

3. Add Apple and Dry Ingredients:

• Add the grated apple, 100g of instant oats, 100g of whole wheat flour, and 1 tablespoon of baking powder to the bowl with the wet ingredients.
• Using a rubber spatula or a wooden spoon, stir everything together gently just until a homogeneous mixture forms. Do not overmix! Overmixing will develop gluten and can result in a tough, dense loaf.

4. Bake the Loaf:

• Pour the prepared batter into your greased and floured (or parchment-lined) loaf pan.
• Use a spatula to spread the batter evenly and smooth the top.
• Place the loaf pan in the preheated oven. Bake for 40 minutes, or until the loaf is golden brown, and a wooden toothpick or skewer inserted into the center comes out clean or with only a few moist crumbs attached.

5. Cool and Serve:

• Let the loaf cool in the pan on a wire rack for about 10-15 minutes.
• After this initial cooling period, carefully remove the loaf from the pan and place it directly on the wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
• Enjoy a slice of your healthy and delicious Apple Oat Loaf Cake!

The “don’t overmix” rule is key for a tender quick bread!