Description
A wholesome and comforting Oatmeal Apple Breakfast Bake, perfect for a nutritious morning meal. This easy-to-make dish combines old-fashioned oats, fresh apples, and warm spices, sweetened naturally with maple syrup or honey. It can be made dairy-free by using almond milk and includes optional nuts for added texture and flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
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
- ¼ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat & Prep: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a baking dish thoroughly to prevent sticking and ensure easy removal after baking.
- Mix the Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk (or almond milk), maple syrup or honey, and vanilla extract until fully combined and smooth.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Stir in the oats, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt until evenly distributed throughout the wet ingredients.
- Incorporate Apples and Nuts: Fold in the diced apples and chopped walnuts or pecans if you are using them. This adds a delightful texture and flavor to your bake.
- Bake the Mixture: Pour the combined mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly to ensure uniform cooking.
- Bake: Place the dish in the oven and bake for 30 to 35 minutes. The top should turn golden brown, and the center should be fully set, indicating it’s done.
- Serve: Allow the bake to cool for about 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy it warm for the best flavor, or refrigerate leftovers and reheat for a quick, delicious breakfast on the go.
Notes
- You can substitute almond milk or any other plant-based milk to make this recipe dairy-free.
- For additional sweetness, consider adding a handful of raisins or chopped dates.
- Feel free to swap the apple for pears or berries depending on the season and your preference.
- To make the bake nut-free, simply omit the walnuts or pecans.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheat before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6th of the bake (approx. 150g)
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg
Keywords: oatmeal breakfast bake, apple oatmeal bake, healthy breakfast, baked oats, vegetarian breakfast, dairy-free option
