Step 1

Preheat the oven to 180°C/ 350°F (fan-forced).

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl add the oats, almond meal, tapioca flour, bicarb, baking powder and salt. Mix together.

Step 3

Stir in approx. ¾ of the diced apple (reserving the rest for the top).

Step 4

In a jug or blender, mix the eggs, oil, sweetener, coconut milk, vanilla and spices until very well combined. Thermomix, 30 seconds, speed 5.

Step 5

Add the wet to the dried ingredients and fold through (take care not to over mix). Allow to sit for 5 minutes and allow the oats to soak up some of the moisture.

Step 6

Make the topping by combining the remaining apple with the almonds, sweetener and cinnamon in a small bowl.

Step 7

Line a 28 x 18cm (approx.) slice tin with baking paper. Pour the batter into the tin and top with the remaining apple and the almond topping, pressing it gently into the batter.

Step 8

Bake for 25-30 minutes or until it feels firm in the middle.

Step 9

Allow to cool fully before slicing (if you’d like a crumb-free slice) otherwise dig in whilst it’s warm.

Step 10

With natural yoghurt or a smoothie for breakfast

Step 11

With cream or creme fraiche for dessert.

Step 12

Portion and store in an airtight container in the fridge or freezer.