Description

This Oatmeal Apple Breakfast Bake is a warm, comforting dish perfect for starting your day. Made with wholesome oats, fresh apples, and cozy spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, it’s naturally sweetened with maple syrup and enhanced with crunchy walnuts. Baked to golden perfection, it’s a nutritious and satisfying breakfast option that can be enjoyed by the whole family.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
2 apples, peeled, cored, and chopped
1 tsp ground cinnamon
¼ tsp ground nutmeg
½ tsp salt
1 tsp baking powder

Wet Ingredients

1 ½ cups milk (or dairy-free alternative)
⅓ cup maple syrup
2 eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract

Optional Topping

½ cup chopped walnuts

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Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×9-inch baking dish to prevent sticking.
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the rolled oats, chopped apples, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, salt, and baking powder, mixing well to distribute the spices evenly.
Prepare Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, maple syrup, eggs, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and uniform.
Combine Mixtures: Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients and stir thoroughly until everything is fully incorporated.
Assemble the Bake: Pour the combined mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly for uniform baking.
Add Topping: Sprinkle the chopped walnuts evenly over the top if using, adding a delightful crunch and extra flavor.
Bake: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the oats are set and the top is lightly golden brown.
Cool and Serve: Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes to set further, then cut into squares.
Enjoy: Serve warm for a comforting, nutritious breakfast treat.

Notes

You can substitute the milk with any plant-based milk such as almond, soy, or oat milk to make it dairy-free.
For added sweetness, drizzle a little extra maple syrup on top before serving.
Chopped nuts like pecans or almonds can also be used as a topping instead of walnuts.
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated before serving.
Adding a handful of raisins or dried cranberries to the dry mix can add a fruity twist.