Description
This Oatmeal Apple Breakfast Bake is a warm, wholesome, and comforting morning treat perfect for a nutritious start. Loaded with old-fashioned oats, diced apples, and a hint of cinnamon, it combines the natural sweetness of maple syrup and the crunch of walnuts or pecans for a satisfying and healthy breakfast option suitable for the whole family.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups old-fashioned oats
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Wet Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups milk (or almond milk for dairy-free)
- 2 eggs
- ¼ cup maple syrup or honey
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Fruit
- 1 large apple, diced
Instructions
- Preheat & Prep: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish to prevent sticking.
- Mix the Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Stir in the oats, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt into the wet mixture, ensuring everything is evenly mixed.
- Incorporate Apples and Nuts: Gently fold in the diced apples and chopped walnuts or pecans if using, distributing them evenly throughout the batter.
- Bake: Pour the mixture into your prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly.
- Cook: Bake for 30-35 minutes until the top turns golden brown and the center feels set to the touch.
- Serve: Allow the bake to cool for about 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy warm for best taste, or refrigerate leftovers to reheat for a quick and nutritious breakfast on-the-go.
Notes
- Use almond milk to make this recipe dairy-free and vegan if substituting eggs with a flax or chia egg alternative.
- Nuts can be omitted or swapped for seeds, like pumpkin or sunflower, for a nut-free version.
- Feel free to swap apples for pears or berries based on seasonal availability.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Reheat in the microwave or oven before serving for a comforting warm breakfast.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (about 1/6th of the bake)
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
Keywords: oatmeal bake, apple breakfast bake, healthy breakfast, baked oats, maple syrup breakfast, cinnamon apple oatmeal
