Description
A cozy and nourishing oatmeal apple breakfast bake made with rolled oats, fresh apples, warm cinnamon, and a touch of maple syrup. Perfect for meal prep or weekend brunch.
Ingredients
2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
1 ½ cups milk (dairy or non-dairy)
2 medium apples, peeled and chopped
2 large eggs
¼ cup maple syrup or honey
2 tablespoons melted butter or coconut oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
¼ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
¼ cup raisins or dried cranberries (optional)
1 tablespoon brown sugar for topping (optional)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F and grease an 8×8 inch baking dish.
In a large bowl, whisk eggs, milk, melted butter, maple syrup, and vanilla until smooth.
In another bowl, mix oats, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
Fold chopped apples and optional nuts or dried fruit into the dry mix.
Combine dry and wet ingredients, mix gently until fully incorporated.
Pour the mixture into the baking dish and smooth the top.
Sprinkle with brown sugar or extra nuts if desired.
Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until golden and set.
Let cool for 5 to 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
Use Honeycrisp or Granny Smith apples for best texture and flavor.
Make it vegan by using flax eggs and non-dairy milk.
To meal prep, slice and store in the fridge or freezer in airtight containers.
Reheat in the microwave with a splash of milk to soften.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: Keywords oatmeal apple breakfast bake, baked oatmeal, healthy breakfast, apple cinnamon oats