Description
Hearty Oatmeal Apple Breakfast Bake brings warmth and comfort to morning tables, blending sweet apples with wholesome oats. Spiced with cinnamon and baked to golden perfection, you’ll savor each delightful, nourishing bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 cups rolled oats
- 2.3 pounds (approximately 23) medium apples
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
Wet Ingredients and Sweeteners:
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons melted coconut oil
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Spices and Additional Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- 1/4 cup raisins
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350F (175C) and prepare a 9×13-inch baking dish with a light coating of grease to prevent sticking.
- Slice apples and gently toss with lemon juice, creating a protective coating that prevents browning while adding a subtle tangy flavor. Sprinkle brown sugar and cinnamon over the apples, ensuring each slice is evenly coated.
- Create a smooth liquid base by whisking milk, maple syrup, eggs, melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract until the mixture becomes uniform and glossy.
- In a separate container, blend rolled oats with baking powder and salt, ensuring even distribution of the leavening agent.
- Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring with minimal strokes to maintain the oats’ texture and prevent a dense final product.
- Layer the oatmeal mixture strategically: spread half the mixture across the baking dish, create an elegant apple arrangement on top, and sprinkle nuts and dried fruit for added texture. Cover with the remaining oatmeal mixture.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes until the surface transforms into a golden-brown landscape and a toothpick emerges clean when inserted into the center.
- Allow the breakfast bake to rest and cool for several minutes, enabling the ingredients to settle and develop a more cohesive texture before serving.
Notes
- Swap apples with seasonal fruits like pears, peaches, or berries to keep the breakfast bake exciting and adaptable throughout the year.
- Toast nuts before adding them to enhance their nutty flavor and provide a delightful crunch that elevates the entire dish.
- Reduce sugar content by using sugar-free alternatives like stevia or monk fruit sweetener for a lower-calorie, diabetes-friendly version.
- Prepare the night before by assembling all ingredients and refrigerating, then bake fresh in the morning for a quick, stress-free breakfast that saves precious morning time.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 195 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 95 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 3.5 g
- Protein: 4.5 g
- Cholesterol: 37 mg