Description
A comforting blend of oats, apples, and warm spices, this breakfast bake is perfect for busy mornings and meal prep. Easy to customize, it pleases both kids and adults alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups old-fashioned oats
- 1 ½ cups milk (or almond milk for a dairy-free option)
- 1 large apple, diced
- 2 large 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)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Stir in the oats, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt until the mixture is uniform.
- Gently fold in the diced apples and nuts, if using.
- Pour the mixture into the greased baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the top is golden and the center feels set.
- Let it cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-5 days. For longer storage, freeze individual portions wrapped well.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: oatmeal, breakfast bake, apple, easy recipe, meal prep