Peanut Butter Apple Coffee Cake (WW Points Recipe)

Ingredients:

Cake:

• 1 cup whole wheat flour
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 cup peanut butter (preferably natural)
• 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 1/4 cup sugar (or substitute with a sweetener of choice)
• 1 large egg
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup low-fat milk
• 1 medium apple (peeled and chopped into small cubes)

Topping:

• 2 tbsp peanut butter (melted)
• 1/4 cup rolled oats
• 1 tbsp brown sugar or sweetener
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and spray a 9-inch round cake pan with non-stick spray or lightly grease it.
2. Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine the whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
3. Mix wet ingredients: In a separate large bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, applesauce, sugar, egg, vanilla extract, and milk until smooth.
4. Combine: Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, mixing gently. Fold in the chopped apple until evenly distributed.
5. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
6. Make the topping: In a small bowl, combine the melted peanut butter, oats, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the top of the batter.
7. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
8. Cool for about 10 minutes before removing from the pan and transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

WW Points:

The points will vary depending on the specific ingredients and portions, but roughly this recipe should be 4-6 points per slice if you cut it into 8 servings. You can adjust based on your personal WW plan or substitute ingredients for a lower point value.

Enjoy your healthier, yet indulgent coffee cake!