Description
Start your day off right with this Oatmeal Apple Breakfast Bake, a wholesome and comforting dish that combines the goodness of old-fashioned oats with sweet, diced apples and warm cinnamon. Perfect for busy mornings or leisurely brunches, this easy recipe is not only nutritious but also versatile, allowing you to customize it with your favorite fruits or nuts. Enjoy it warm straight from the oven or store it for a quick breakfast throughout the week. This delicious baked oatmeal is sure to become a family favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups old-fashioned oats
- 1 ½ cups milk (or almond milk)
- 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 your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until combined.
- Stir in oats, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt until well mixed.
- Gently fold in diced apples and nuts if using.
- Pour the mixture into the greased baking dish and spread evenly.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown and set in the center.
- Allow to cool for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Use old-fashioned oats for better texture. Sweet apples like Fuji or Honeycrisp work best. Customize with different fruits or nuts based on preference.