Description
This Oatmeal Apple Breakfast Bake is a cozy, nutritious, and delicious morning dish perfect for busy weekdays or relaxed weekend breakfasts. Combining wholesome oats, sweet apples, warm cinnamon, and a touch of maple syrup, it offers a comforting texture and naturally sweet flavor. Suitable for gluten-free and vegetarian diets when using almond milk, this bake is easy to prepare ahead and enjoy warm or cold.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 cups old-fashioned oats
- 1 ½ cups milk (or almond milk for dairy-free)
- 1 large apple, diced
- 2 eggs
- ¼ cup maple syrup or honey
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
Optional Ingredients
- ¼ cup chopped walnuts or pecans
Instructions
- Preheat & Prep: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a baking dish to prevent sticking and ensure easy serving.
- Mix the Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until fully combined and smooth.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Stir in the oats, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt to the wet mixture, blending thoroughly to distribute all dry ingredients evenly.
- Add Apples and Nuts: Gently fold in the diced apples and chopped walnuts or pecans if you choose to use them, ensuring they’re evenly spread throughout the mixture.
- Bake the Mixture: Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly to ensure uniform cooking.
- Cooking Time: Place the dish in the oven and bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the top turns golden brown and the center is set but still moist.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the bake to cool for about 5 minutes before slicing. Serve warm for the best taste, or refrigerate any leftovers and reheat for a convenient morning option.
Notes
- For a dairy-free version, substitute regular milk with almond or oat milk.
- Use honey instead of maple syrup if preferred, but avoid serving honey to children under one year old.
- Adding chopped nuts increases protein and healthy fats while adding a pleasant crunch.
- Make sure the apple is diced small enough to cook through during the bake.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 4 days and reheated in the microwave or oven.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 1/6 of the bake)
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
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