Description
Hearty oatmeal apple breakfast bake promises comfort and nourishment in every wholesome bite. Warm spices and tender fruit create a morning masterpiece that delights and satisfies you completely.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups old-fashioned oats
- 1 large apple, diced
- 2 eggs
- 1 1/2 cups milk (or almond milk for dairy-free)
Sweeteners and Flavoring:
- 1/4 cup maple syrup or honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Spices and Leavening:
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Optional Topping:
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
Instructions
- Warm the kitchen oven to a moderate 350°F (175°C) and lightly coat a ceramic baking vessel with a thin layer of culinary grease.
- In a spacious mixing container, vigorously combine whisked eggs with creamy milk, rich maple syrup, and aromatic vanilla extract until thoroughly blended.
- Gently incorporate rolled oats, leavening powder, fragrant ground cinnamon, and a delicate pinch of mineral salt into the liquid mixture, stirring until a cohesive texture emerges.
- Tenderly fold freshly chopped crisp apples and optional toasted nutty morsels into the developing batter, ensuring even distribution throughout.
- Transfer the complete mixture into the prepared baking dish, carefully spreading the contents to create an uniform layer that promises consistent cooking.
- Position the dish in the preheated oven and allow it to transform for 30-35 minutes, watching for a golden-kissed surface and a center that sets with gentle firmness.
- Remove from the oven and permit the breakfast bake to rest and slightly cool for approximately 5 minutes, allowing flavors to harmonize and texture to stabilize.
- Serve immediately while warmth radiates through the dish, or refrigerate for a convenient make-ahead morning meal that can be quickly reheated.
Notes
- Customize the texture by adjusting oat type, using rolled or steel-cut oats for different consistencies and bite.
- Make this recipe gluten-free by selecting certified gluten-free oats and ensuring all ingredients are gluten-free certified.
- Reduce sugar content by substituting maple syrup with monk fruit sweetener or using unsweetened applesauce for natural sweetness.
- Enhance protein content by adding a scoop of vanilla protein powder or Greek yogurt to the mixture for a more filling breakfast option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg