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

Cook Time 35

Total Time 50

Servings: 8 servings

Course: Breakfast, Brunch

Cuisine: American

Calories: 210

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.

Preparation

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.
Stir in the oats, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
Fold in the diced apples and nuts if using.

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. Enjoy warm or refrigerate for quick breakfasts.

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