Description

This Oatmeal Apple Breakfast Bake is a wholesome, comforting dish packed with the natural sweetness of apples and warm spices. Perfect for a healthy start to your day, it combines rolled oats, cinnamon, and nutmeg with juicy apples and optional nuts or dried fruit, baked to golden perfection. Easy to prepare and great for make-ahead meals, it’s a nutritious, vegetarian-friendly breakfast option full of fiber and protein.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

2 cups milk (dairy or non-dairy)
2 large eggs
1/4 cup maple syrup or honey
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons melted coconut oil or butter

Add-ins

2 medium apples (peeled and diced)
1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
2 tablespoons raisins or dried cranberries (optional)

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Instructions

Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease an 8×8-inch baking dish to prevent sticking.
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the rolled oats, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt, ensuring all the spices are evenly distributed.
Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, maple syrup or honey, vanilla extract, and melted coconut oil or butter until smooth and well blended.
Combine Wet and Dry: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined, making sure there are no dry patches.
Add Fruit and Nuts: Fold in the diced apples, and if desired, add chopped walnuts or pecans along with raisins or dried cranberries for extra texture and flavor.
Bake: Pour the mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the center is set and the top is lightly golden brown.
Cool and Serve: Allow the bake to cool for 5 to 10 minutes before slicing into six portions. Serve warm for a comforting breakfast treat.

Notes

This bake can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days; reheat individual slices before serving.
Use any apple variety you prefer such as Honeycrisp, Gala, or Granny Smith to customize the flavor.
For extra protein, stir in a scoop of vanilla protein powder to the wet mixture before combining with dry ingredients.
Optionally swap milk for your preferred plant-based milk to keep the dish dairy-free.
Adding nuts and dried fruits is optional but adds great texture and nutritional benefits.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Category: Breakfast
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 210
Sugar: 9g
Sodium: 140mg
Fat: 7g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 2g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 30g
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 6g
Cholesterol: 55mg