Description
This Oatmeal Apple Breakfast Bake is a wholesome and delicious dish packed with oats, sweet apples, and warm cinnamon. It’s a comforting, nutritious breakfast that can be served hot or cold, making it perfect for meal prep and busy mornings.
Ingredients
Apples:
- 2 large apples, peeled and diced (any variety, like Gala or Granny Smith)
Oat Mixture:
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 1/2 cups milk (dairy or non-dairy, like almond or oat milk)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup maple syrup (or honey)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional, for crunch)
Others:
- 1 tablespoon butter or coconut oil (for greasing the pan)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×9-inch baking dish or similar-sized pan with butter or coconut oil.
- Prepare Apples: In a small bowl, toss the diced apples with 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon. Set aside.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, maple syrup, vanilla extract, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until well combined.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Stir in the oats, baking powder, and chopped nuts (if using). Mix until everything is evenly incorporated.
- Combine and Bake: Pour the oat mixture into the prepared baking dish. Gently fold in the spiced apples, ensuring they’re distributed throughout the mixture. Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown, and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the breakfast bake to cool for about 10 minutes before serving. You can enjoy it warm, or let it cool completely and refrigerate for later.
- Optional Toppings: Serve with a drizzle of maple syrup, a dollop of yogurt, or a sprinkle of extra cinnamon for an added touch.
Notes
- Add dried fruit like raisins or cranberries, or a handful of chocolate chips for extra sweetness.
- For a vegan version, replace the eggs with flax eggs and use non-dairy milk for a dairy-free option.
- Use certified gluten-free oats to make this dish gluten-free.
- Feel free to add a pinch of ground ginger or allspice for extra depth of flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40-45 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
