Here’s a wholesome and delicious Apple Oatmeal Bake—perfect for breakfast or a healthy dessert:
Apple Oatmeal Bake
Ingredients (serves 4–6)
- 2 cups old-fashioned oats
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ¼ tsp salt
- 2 cups milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup maple syrup or honey
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 medium apples, peeled, cored, and chopped
- 2 tbsp melted butter or coconut oil
- Optional toppings: chopped nuts, raisins, or extra cinnamon
Instructions
1. Preheat oven
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease an 8×8-inch (20×20 cm) baking dish.
2. Mix dry ingredients
- In a large bowl, combine oats, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
3. Mix wet ingredients
- In another bowl, whisk together milk, eggs, maple syrup (or honey), vanilla extract, and melted butter.
4. Combine and add apples
- Pour the wet mixture into the oats and stir until combined.
- Fold in chopped apples.
5. Bake
- Pour mixture into prepared baking dish.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes, until the top is golden and the oatmeal is set.
6. Serve
- Let cool slightly before serving.
- Optional: drizzle with extra maple syrup or sprinkle with nuts.
Tips:
- For extra flavor, sauté apples with a pinch of cinnamon and nutmeg before adding to the mixture.
- You can add ½ cup raisins, dried cranberries, or chopped nuts for more texture.
- This bake stores well in the fridge for 3–4 days and can be reheated for a quick breakfast.
If you want, I can also give a single-serve mug version of this apple oatmeal bake that’s ready in under 5 minutes for a quick breakfast.
Do you want that version?
