Description
This Oatmeal Apple Breakfast Bake is a wholesome and delicious way to start your day. Packed with oats, apples, and nuts, this baked oatmeal is a satisfying breakfast option that can be enjoyed warm with a drizzle of milk or alongside some creamy yogurt.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 2 cups milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons melted butter or coconut oil
Additional Ingredients:
- 2 cups diced apples (peeled if desired)
- ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F and lightly grease a 9×9-inch baking dish.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, combine oats, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt.
- Combine wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together milk, eggs, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and melted butter. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and stir to combine.
- Fold in apples and nuts: Fold in the diced apples and nuts if using. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
- Bake: Bake for 35–40 minutes or until the center is set and the top is golden brown. Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Great served warm with a splash of milk or a dollop of yogurt.
- Use honey instead of maple syrup if preferred, or swap apples for pears or berries.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
