Oatmeal Apple Breakfast Bake

Why Make This Recipe

Oatmeal Apple Breakfast Bake is a fantastic way to start your day. It combines the hearty goodness of oats with the sweetness of apples for a delicious breakfast option. Not only is this dish healthy and filling, but it’s also easy to make and perfect for meal prep. You can enjoy it warm or refrigerate it for quick breakfasts later in the week. This recipe is flexible too, allowing you to use different fruits or nut toppings based on your preferences.

How to Make Oatmeal Apple Breakfast Bake

Ingredients

• 2 cups old-fashioned oats
• 1 ½ cups milk (or almond milk for dairy-free)
• 1 large apple, diced
• 2 eggs
• ¼ cup maple syrup or honey
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• ½ tsp baking powder
• ¼ tsp salt
• ¼ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

Directions

Preheat & Prep:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a baking dish with cooking spray or butter.

Mix the Ingredients:
In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, maple syrup (or honey), and vanilla extract. Then stir in the oats, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Finally, fold in the diced apples and nuts if you choose to use them.

Bake:
Pour the mixture into the greased baking dish and spread it out evenly. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the top is golden and the center is set.

Serve:
Let the dish cool for about 5 minutes before serving. You can enjoy it warm, or refrigerate it to reheat for a quick breakfast later.

How to Serve Oatmeal Apple Breakfast Bake

Oatmeal Apple Breakfast Bake can be served warm, straight from the oven, or at room temperature. You can add a drizzle of maple syrup, a dollop of yogurt, or sprinkle some fresh fruit on top for extra flavor.

How to Store Oatmeal Apple Breakfast Bake

To store leftovers, let the dish cool completely. Then, place it in an airtight container in the refrigerator. The bake will be good for up to 5 days. You can reheat individual portions in the microwave or in the oven.

Tips to Make Oatmeal Apple Breakfast Bake

1. Use any kind of apple you like. Sweet apples such as Fuji or Honeycrisp work great, but tart apples like Granny Smith can also add a nice flavor.
2. If you want it a little sweeter, feel free to add more maple syrup or honey.
3. Experiment with spices! Besides cinnamon, you can add nutmeg or pumpkin spice for a different taste.
4. For a heartier version, include a scoop of protein powder in the mix.

Variation

You can easily change up this recipe by using different fruits such as pears, berries, or even bananas. Other nut options like almonds or hazelnuts can also be tasty. For a tropical twist, consider adding shredded coconut.

FAQs

1. Can I make this recipe dairy-free?
Yes, you can use almond milk or any other plant-based milk instead of regular milk.

2. How can I make this recipe vegan?
To make it vegan, substitute the eggs with flax eggs (1 tablespoon of ground flaxseed mixed with 2.5 tablespoons of water = 1 egg) and use maple syrup for sweetness.

3. Can I freeze Oatmeal Apple Breakfast Bake?
Yes, you can freeze it! Cut it into portions, wrap them tightly, and store them in the freezer. Just reheat in the microwave or oven when ready to eat.

Oatmeal Apple Breakfast Bake

A hearty and delicious breakfast option that combines oats and apples, perfect for meal prep and flexible with various fruits and nuts.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 35 minutes mins

Total Time 50 minutes mins

Servings: 8 servings

Course: Breakfast, Brunch

Cuisine: American

Calories: 210

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

Main Ingredients

• 2 cups old-fashioned oats
• 1.5 cups milk (or almond milk for dairy-free)
• 1 large apple, diced Sweet apples such as Fuji or Honeycrisp work great.
• 2 large eggs
• 0.25 cups maple syrup or honey Feel free to add more for sweetness.
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tsp cinnamon Experiment with other spices like nutmeg or pumpkin spice.
• 0.5 tsp baking powder
• 0.25 tsp salt
• 0.25 cups chopped walnuts or pecans (optional) You can also use almonds or hazelnuts.

Method

 

Preparation

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a baking dish with cooking spray or butter.

Mix the Ingredients

1. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, maple syrup (or honey), and vanilla extract.
2. Stir in the oats, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
3. Fold in the diced apples and nuts if using.

Bake

1. Pour the mixture into the greased baking dish and spread it out evenly.
2. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the top is golden and the center is set.

Serve

1. Let the dish cool for about 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy warm or refrigerate for quick breakfasts.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. It can be reheated in the microwave or oven.