Description
This Oatmeal Apple Breakfast Bake is a delightful and nutritious start to your day, perfect for busy mornings or relaxed weekends. Combining the wholesome goodness of old-fashioned oats with the sweetness of ripe apples and a hint of cinnamon, this dish is both satisfying and easy to prepare. Customizable with your favorite nuts and fruits, it can also be made ahead for effortless mornings. With its comforting aroma and rich flavors, this breakfast bake will become a family favorite, bringing warmth to your table.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups old-fashioned oats
- 1 ½ cups milk (or almond milk)
- 2 eggs
- ¼ cup maple syrup or honey
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 large apple, diced (optional)
- ¼ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, maple syrup (or honey), and vanilla extract.
- Add oats, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt to the egg mixture; stir until well mixed.
- Fold in diced apples and nuts if using.
- Pour the mixture into the greased baking dish and spread it evenly.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown on top and the center is set.
- Allow cooling for about 5 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (about 130g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 50mg