Oatmeal Apple Breakfast Bake
Start your morning with this cozy Oatmeal Apple Breakfast Bake — a warm, wholesome, and naturally sweet breakfast that tastes like dessert but fuels your day. Made with rolled oats, fresh apples, maple syrup, and cinnamon, it’s hearty, healthy, and perfect for make-ahead mornings or family brunches.
Ingredients
- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 ½ cups milk dairy or plant-based
- 2 medium apples peeled, cored, and chopped
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup pure maple syrup or honey
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 ½ tsp cinnamon
- ¼ tsp nutmeg
- 1 tsp baking powder
- Pinch of salt
- ¼ cup chopped nuts optional
- ¼ cup raisins or dried cranberries optional
Instructions
- Preheat Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease or line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- Combine Dry Ingredients:
- In a large bowl, mix oats, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking powder, salt, and any nuts or dried fruit.
- Mix Wet Ingredients:
- In another bowl, whisk together milk, eggs, maple syrup, and vanilla until smooth.
- Combine and Fold:
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir gently to combine. Fold in chopped apples.
- Bake:
- Pour the mixture into the prepared dish and spread evenly. Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until the top is golden and the center is set.
- Cool and Serve:
- Let the bake cool for 10 minutes before slicing. Serve warm with yogurt, nut butter, or a drizzle of maple syrup.
Notes
- Make Ahead: Assemble the mixture the night before and bake fresh in the morning.
- Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze individual portions for up to 1 month.
- Vegan Option: Use flax eggs (2 tbsp flaxseed + 5 tbsp water) and almond or oat milk.
- Add Crunch: Sprinkle a little brown sugar or crumble topping before baking for a dessert-like twist.