Description
A heartwarming and nutritious oatmeal apple breakfast bake that evokes memories of family gatherings and wholesome, comforting meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups old-fashioned oats
- 1½ cups milk (or almond milk for a dairy-free option)
- 1 large apple, diced
- 2 eggs
- ¼ cup maple syrup or honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare your baking dish by greasing it.
- Whisk the eggs, milk, maple syrup, and vanilla in a large bowl.
- Combine the oats with baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- Fold in the apples and nuts.
- Pour the oat mixture into the greased baking dish and spread evenly.
- Bake for about 30-35 minutes until the top is golden and center is set.
- Cool for about five minutes before serving.
Notes
Experiment with different apple varieties for varying sweetness and textures. For a crunchy topping, sprinkle oats and nuts before baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: oatmeal, apple, breakfast, bake, healthy, comfort food
